Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
The importance of first impressions and how they can have an impact later on
New research shows that when changing our minds, not all information is considered equally, and our first impressions count.
What Donald Trump can teach business owners about rigid and regulated working-from-home policies
Some employees will inevitably take advantage of remote work. Funnily enough, Donald Trump offers insight into how employers should respond.
“Get unstuck, get clear, get moving”: How to be a more effective ally to the BIPOC in your business
To create a world that is free from systemic discrimination and racism, Winitha Bonney says businesses must choose to do what she calls the 'hard, difficult, uncomfortable, and challenging work'. Here's how to get started.
Is venture capital worth the risk, or is it overhyped?
Taking investment from a venture capitalist can be risky, but if startup founders choose carefully and nurture the relationship post-investment, it can be the difference between success and failure.
Five reasons AI is better at making business decisions than you
Accessing enough data to make a truly informed decision is almost impossible for humans, but it’s what AI was born to do.
Four simple changes that will make you more productive
By adjusting your routine, eliminating low-grade decisions and letting your environment be your guide, you can become more productive.
‘Heart, intuition and risk taking’: How Jeff Bezos makes decisions, and why he mimicks small business
Jeff Bezos explains how he makes decisions and elaborates on the big gamble that led to one of the world's most successful loyalty programs.
What exactly are you doing to create space for opportunities?
By staying open and focusing on what is possible, you can create a space for positive opportunities to come your way, writes Sue Barrett.
Tap into the power of persuasion: Believing in your product is crucial, but don’t fool yourself
Believing in the product you're selling is a strong motivator, but it's important to consider how other motivating factors may lead to self-deception.
Five ways to improve decision-making
Decision-making can be stressful. Not making decisions or making the wrong ones can be even more stressful. Improved decisions are fostered via the following five steps.
Hey big spender: Entrepreneurs reveal their biggest business purchases and why they made them
You gotta spend money to make money. It’s a cliched phrase, but how do you know where and when to spend money in your business? We asked four entrepreneurs to share their stories.