Making the most of technology
Small businesses must embrace new technologies to ensure they remain competitive, are attractive as an employee and that productivity remains high. New technology can have high initial costs, a big...
View ArticlePrepare your business for Christmas
The end of the year is here and for many Australian small businesses now is the perfect time to start preparing for a successful Christmas and holiday season. Whether you’re already putting the...
View ArticleDo you have a key person in your business?
One of the biggest drivers in determining business value is risk. Risk in business can come in many forms such as the market and competition, environmental or economic, but one area of business risk...
View ArticleThe Concept of a "Board of Advice"
In times of significant change and uncertainty in your business – or in the business environment – who can you rely on for guidance and support?
View ArticleHow to create a fantastic company culture
Richard Branson seems to be able to create great working cultures across the world. Here's a piece he shared recently, which we thought you may enjoy.
View ArticleScore your business
High Performance businesses have a greater level of profit and create more value for all shareholders. They are also less stressful to manage, leverage and grow. Are you building a High Performance...
View ArticleHow to be innovative
Launch new products, improve your old ones, create new campaigns and win the competitive race. How?.....by being innovative! Innovation isn't necessarily something that just happens. It is often the...
View ArticleSucceeding in tough times
For business owners, running a successful business isoften challenging enough, but succeeding in business in the current tough times for many has become a real nightmare. However, there is good news.
View ArticleEvaluate your banking options
It is nice to remain loyal to a particular bank, especially if they are value adding on services, but it is always useful to do a review of your bank charges.
View ArticleIt’s not how loyal your customers are, it’s how loyal you are to your customers
The world of business history is littered with seemingly successful giants who fell and are now just mere points in history. But why does a giant corporation like Kodak fall away in to obscurity?
View ArticleCaught the Economic Downturn? Time for a business health check!
The key to operating a successful business and making money in an economic downturn or recession is to know where your business performs well and where it can improve.
View ArticleWhy your survival means evolving your business
It’s been some time since you started your business. Many business owners have mixed emotions as they experience the highs and lows of owning and running a small business. Very few small business...
View ArticleNew service packages
One of the areas we are focused on this year is making it easier for clients to access the different services available in the Provident Group to help achieve their Enjoy Factor.
View ArticleAre you the type of client a banker wants to bank?
One of the biggest drivers we have internally to bring our Finance and Strategic Business Planning services closer together is after more than a combined 25+ years in business and commercial finance,...
View ArticleOur latest offer for trading businesses – getting the most out of banks
When it comes to your business and personal finance dealing with banks can be overwhelming, frustrating and sometimes confusing.
View ArticleHow to avoid a cash flow hangover
It is no lie that most business owners don’t look forward to the December/January period due to the many public holidays and lots of staff taking well-earned, annual leave.
View ArticleWhat Generation Y want and expect from employers
The composition of our workforce is changing. According to recent research, in two years’ time there will be more Australians leaving the workforce than entering it, creating a skills shortage in many...
View Article2017 Guide to successful sales
This time of year for many is a time for setting new goals and chasing new opportunities. It also a time when many business owners start focusing on generating more sales after the Christmas Hangover....
View ArticleReinvigorate your business's cash flow this New Year
Over the Christmas and New Year break a number of businesses operate on skeleton staff or shut down completely. For many, this means little or no sales activity over this holiday period, however there...
View ArticleSurviving or Thriving: How to beat the cash flow crunch?
This case study highlights the importance of small business owners understanding the true costs of running their business and factors influencing their profit and cash flow. It also provides guidance...
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