Learnings from business owners

There’s a good chance that whatever challenges your small business is facing, many others have faced before. Learn more from their experiences here.

• Ideas for success: There is no secret to success but hard work, a positive attitude and staying grounded will take you a long way in the world of business.
• The house that Jack built: Jack Daly was given good advice as a teenager that has shaped his business life: have written goals and understand the numbers. He considers these practices to be the keys to success.
• A man with attitude: If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice on the right way to run a business, it’s time you got back to basics and looked outside the square.
• Franchise success: If you think your business has the potential to become a successful franchise there are people who can help you move to the next level.
• Retail therapy: Small businesses in retail precincts known for their individuality are battling chain stores as shopping centres challenge traditional shopping strips. If you find yourself in this situation it’s time to review your whole business.
• How you do what you do – the importance of systems: Systems and procedures enable consistency of customer experience and expectations.