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4 traits of top small businesses
Here are my thoughts on a few things that separate the best operators from the guys who are just floating along, or those who are sinking.
Success Stories
Learn the secrets behind our platform's thriving businesses with insightful success tales and strategies.
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Focus on local customers to maximise win rate
Businesses should focus on local leads to improve win rates.
Oliver Pennington
Apr 30, 2013
Featured
Cash discounts – are they worth it?
Paying in cash is not the great deal it seems to be. We tell you why. Cash-in-hand payments are extremely tempting – so tempting that over half of...
Oliver Pennington
Apr 29, 2013
Business Articles
Ten tips on how to avoid business jargon
Business jargon can be misleading, confusing and boring, but as a soloist it is a trap we can easily fall into without even realising it. Here are...
Oliver Pennington
Apr 25, 2013
General
4 ways to promote word of mouth referrals
Here are some simple things you can do to promote word of mouth and turn one customer into many.
Oliver Pennington
Apr 23, 2013
Attracting Clients
5 tips to turn one-off clients into repeat customers
Here are five simple tips on how to turn one-off customers into repeat business
Oliver Pennington
Apr 22, 2013
General
Finding your point of difference – without competing on price
In business it pays to be different, but when you’re selling the same products or services as everyone else in your industry, it can be hard to find...
Oliver Pennington
Apr 17, 2013
General
No more $0 quotes
We want to increase your chance of winning work, so we no longer allow $0 or $1 quotes. Here’s why: Real prices increase win rates by 20% We’ve...
Staff Writer
Mar 21, 2013
Graphic Design
Meet Graphic Designer Melissa Toms
Meet graphic designer Melissa Toms from Dezigns by Melissa, the first business to be featured in our new “Meet Our Businesses” series.
Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2013
General
5 workplace safety tips that you can’t ignore
Workplace safety requires careful planning and implementation. Here, we've listed some of the most tried-and-true safety tips that we've come across.
Oliver Pennington
Jan 20, 2013