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Newsletter August 2010

Harry — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:47:12 +0000

Everybody in an organisation follows processes. Unfortunately, many of these processes are not designed from the outset and are almost invariably not documented. Q: So what is meant by a process? Processes can be defined in many ways, such as the following:

Newsletter July 2010

Harry — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:23:17 +0000

The term "market analysis" is often confusing to entrepreneurs, especially for people who focus on a specific niche or market segment. In fact, many small business owners don't understand the process or complain that conducting a market analysis is too complicated or too expensive and wonder why or if it is necessary. What is market analysis? In the most basic terms, a market analysis is an assessment of: 1) A particular problem or opportunity in a market. 2) The needs of the target market relating to the problem or opportunity. 3) Ideas for marketing a particular product or service that fills the needs of the target market.

Who should you take advice from?

Harry — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:37:04 +0000

I’ve recently been referred to a potential client that before we’d set an appointment wanted to speak to clients I have done something similar for and this strange request (strange because it was before we met – quite normal after we meet) made me think. If I was looking for someone to do some work for me I’d normally want similar comfort, wouldn’t you?

When looking at someone to help you and your business, shouldn’t they have some of the things they are offering in place in their own businesses? Walking the talk as they say. In my case – Business planning, shouldn’t they have one? Profitable, shouldn’t they be? Marketing, how do they do it and are they successful? Giving advice about business, shouldn’t they have a good track record of running successful businesses over more than a year or two?

There are many great sources of help for your business out there to help in areas that aren’t your core skill but make sure those offering you something are able to demonstrate it clearly in their own areas too.

Newsetter June 2010

Harry — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:01:30 +0000

All processes exist for a number of reasons. The first reason is primarily to deliver products and services to customers, whether they be internal or “real” customers. Secondly, people need to know their accountability, authority and responsibilities for actions required to ensure the process works effectively.

Enterprise Connect – an advantage for your business

Harry — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:46:22 +0000

We have been working as accredited Tailored Advice Service (TAS) providers with Enterprise Connect for 20 months now and can say that we have seen some excellent results and improvements from companies that have undertaken the program and implimented the recommendations.

Enterprise Connect is a federal government funded initiative to provide free business review of eligible businesses, which covers:

Understanding the firms strategy and business operations
Identify strengths and opportunities, including benchmarking against best practices
Assess potential areas for growth and improvement
Help firms access world-class business tools, process and technology

Enterprise connect encourages SME’s to implement the findings of the Business Review by providing financial support to deliver on the recommended strategy through the Tailored Advisory Service. They will contribute 50% of the cost, up to a maximum of $20,000, for approved providers.

More information can be found on the Enterprise Connect website www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

Newsletter May 2010

Harry — Wed, 19 May 2010 01:23:34 +0000

You may have several ideas for a new business or only one. Before you start pouring your effort and money into an idea you need to see if it will stand up to some analysis.

Newsletter April 2010

Harry — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:55:09 +0000

Everyone gets his or her own 24 hours each day, but why is it that some people are able to squeeze more accomplishments into those selfsame hours? Is it because they have supernatural skills? Or is it because they work harder? Hardly. The secret to getting more done without necessarily working harder than others is proper time management. Truth be told, even some geniuses seem to struggle with managing their time and end up being less productive than those with great time management skills

Newsletter March 2010

Harry — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:14:39 +0000

One of the greatest challenges of leadership is the definition. There are literally thousands of books, documents, and lecturers that have each defined what their idea of leadership is.