Articles - Building Better Business

KEY SKILL SETS: WHY BEING A GOOD ELECTRICIAN, TOUR OPERATOR, CHEF JUST WON'T CUT IT

If you own a business, you might not even need to know how to use the tools of your trade- but you definitely need to know how to run a business. Here's why.

THINK BEFORE YOU DISCOUNT: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF REDUCING YOUR SALES PRICES

You could be making a mistake if you offer a discount in order to increase revenue and profit. This video explains why you need to think twice before discounting.

HOW TO STOP FLUSHING YOUR PROFIT DOWN THE SINK

Everything you do either adds value or waste to your business. Here's how to identify and remove unseen waste so the savings go straight to your bottom line.

ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS HEALTHY?

Healthy businesses are managed by healthy people. Here are twelve things to consider to make sure you're fit for business and your business is fit to perform.

FOUR WAYS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS - AND HOW TO PREPARE FOR IT

There really are only four ways to grow your business and if you don't get it right it can cost you a lot of money. Here's the lowdown.

HOW TO USE BREAKEVEN ANALYSIS TO MAKE GOOD BUSINESS DECISIONS

There's a lot more to breakeven analysis than calculating your breakeven sales. Here are some ways to use it to help make good business decisions.

YOU SAY YOU WANT TO GET FIT BUT DO YOU REALLY?

Getting "business fit" is all about behavior and attitude, just like getting physically fit. This article, which is written by a personal trainer, hits the nail on the head about getting your mindset right.

HOW TO BOOST YOUR REFERRALS IN SEVEN EASY STEPS

Many business owners rely on referrals to generate new clients yet most leave it to chance as to whether this will happen. Here's how to fix this and win even more work than you do now..

TENDER SUCCESS - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING

Winning Northern Territory Government tenders is not as easy as it used to be. Here's a quick guide to boosting your chance of tender success.

HOW TO CALCULATE BREAKEVEN SALES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Knowing how to calculate breakeven sales can be the start of a journey to use your P&L to explore the profit potential of your business. Here's how to do it.

HOW THESE FOUR RUSSIAN BROTHERS CAN HELP YOU BUILD A BETTER BUSINESS

This simple tool will help you stay agile while identifying opportunities to improve your profit, cashflow and amount of time you spend with your family.

ARE YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK? - HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR BUSINESS IS SUCCESSFUL

Everyone wants to know whether their business is successful but they often ask the wrong person. The best person to ask is you: Here's how to get clear on what success means to you.

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