I get this question a lot, both from people working in a corporate environment and people who have just started running their own business. And the answer is “no, I’m not lonely at all”. Sure, I’m sitting in my house all day with my partner at work and the kids at school, but am I Read More
Update: Google’s recent changes and what you need to do with your site to stay on top of them
SEO is constantly changing, and we all know that understanding and working with Google SEO rules is essential for a small business owner. My business mentor, James Schramko, is an SEO master and I want to share the advice he has given me to make sure your site doesn’t get left behind with the recent Read More
How to calculate the time difference accurately and quickly every time
For many business owners, working with people in different countries whether they’re clients or people you outsource to is normal. It’s also normal to make mistakes with time zones, and it’s very normal to spend far too long trying to calculate their equivalent time. I’ve found the most efficient time converter available online. It’s called Read More
LiveChat explained: The benefits are bigger than you may expect
You’ve probably noticed that a lot of websites you visit have a live chat function. Have you thought about installing this function on your website? The opinion among my friends and peers is mixed, some people love getting instant answers, while others find the function intrusive. Have you experienced a live chat function from a Read More
Do you work full time in your business?
This question always makes me smile. Whether it’s from corporate employees or extended family at a BBQ, it just shows how different the world is for business owners and non-business owners. As a small business owner, even if you aren’t working on your business all the time (i.e. sitting at your computer, meeting clients or Read More
Efficiency Expert Launches New Product to Help Small Business Owners
Nikki White, a leading business efficiency consultant, today announced the launch of a new product “ProcedureAssist” which, as the name suggests, is designed to help small to medium-sized business owners to overcome the main challenge that holds their business growth back. As White explains: “When you look at a typical fast food restaurant, the key Read More
Do I really need procedures in my small business?
Most people who know me understand that I’ve been passionate about procedures for decades now. And yet I get this question remarkably often and the answer is “Yes. Yes, you really do.” While procedures take a bit of time to set up, the right procedures will actually liberate hours each week for you. What was Read More
The top five reasons people think they don’t need procedures, and why they’re crippling your business
I’ve just launched a new product called ProcedureAssist. As I was designing it, I got quite excited about the boost we could see in Australian small businesses if they all used the right procedures, and freed up more of the business owner’s time. But not every business owner is as excited about procedures as I Read More
Why you need 6-month document-organisation reviews
I don’t want to alarm you, but the time may have come to overhaul how you’re storing your documents. As your business evolves, especially with the addition of staff/increasing your outsourcing, or as you begin to develop other products or services, you’ll find that the documents you use most often will change. How long will Read More
Focus your online searching and gain minutes from smart Googling
Google is exceptional at instantly pumping out the most relevant search results for the terms you’ve typed in. It even corrects your spelling so if you’re searching for a name or brand you’ve heard but not seen written, you can usually find the result sooner or later. But what about if you’re searching for an Read More
