Hairdressing Salon Business – rent a chair (Payroll Course Case Study)

Hairdressing Salon Business – rent a chair (Payroll Course Case Study)

Hairdressing salons are all about people, scheduling and gossip. They are located all over the world and are a fascinating place to watch. I had my hair cut the other day by a recently graduated hair dresser and she did a fantastic job with the cut and the...
Hnry vs Xero? Your own accountant vs a new online one?

Hnry vs Xero? Your own accountant vs a new online one?

What is it about New Zealand and accounting? Xero has been the talk of the town for about a decade when their online only accounting software meant that small business owners could use any device to use their accounting software. In those early days Xero rubbed a lot...
Want an Online Business? Follow The Sheet Society to Learn More

Want an Online Business? Follow The Sheet Society to Learn More

We studied the massive changes in the technology industry since interest rates started increasing in Australia and around the world and one interesting trend stood out. Lots of Aussies who worked overseas or for overseas companies have returned home and putting their...
Cleaning Business Start up Issues

Cleaning Business Start up Issues

I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle and being her first customer for her brand new cleaning business. Michelle was excited and nervous but had the support from someone who was experienced in running a cleaning business with her. Michelle did a fantastic job and...
Multiple Income Streams with Xero Bookkeeping, Training Online Business Affiliates and NO Advertising.

Multiple Income Streams with Xero Bookkeeping, Training Online Business Affiliates and NO Advertising.

We are going to tell you how bookkeepers or anyone for that matter can make extra cash by promoting other businesses through their website – and it’s not through advertising. So there’s the first hint – it’s really not advertising, but you are...

Are You Asking the Right Questions About Your Obligations in a Joint Venture?

Do you know the difference between a joint venture and a business partnership? WE HAVE WRITTEN BEFORE about what makes joint ventures successful. Indeed, joint ventures are an appealing way to start a business because they enable two or more parties to create a...

20 Questions You Need to Ask Before Starting a Business – Part I

Business structure and needs analysis when starting a business There are about twenty questions everyone should ask before starting a business. Most of those questions we cover in our Small Business Management Courses, while others we assume you’ve already thought...
Legal Stuff and Small Business: When to Bring in the Cavalry

Legal Stuff and Small Business: When to Bring in the Cavalry

When you’re starting a new business, it’s important that you have a good grasp of the law to ensure you don’t find yourself in hot water later on down the track. We cover general and intellectual property law in our Small Business Management course, and we’ve also...
Don’t Ask Me What To Do Next!

Don’t Ask Me What To Do Next!

A little while ago, we published a post about goal setting, where we suggested that you start setting some short-term business goals that will help deliver your long-term business goals. The majority of people are familiar with long-term goal setting; it’s a...
Are You Master of Your Domain? Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Are You Master of Your Domain? Protecting Your Intellectual Property

In a previous post we talked about why and how you would go about protecting your business name, which we also cover in a lot more detail in the Intellectual Property and General Law module of our Small Business Management and Start-Up course. In this post, we thought...
Are Your Sensitive Parts Exposed? Protecting Intellectual Property

Are Your Sensitive Parts Exposed? Protecting Intellectual Property

In our Small Business Management and Start-Up Course, we feature a module about protecting your intangible assets, which relates to your intellectual property rights, such as your right to use your business name. Few people are aware of when they need to register...