Without failure, there is no learning, no growth, no upleveling. This is ok, but it seems the public perception of failure is often that it’s bad, it’s hard, it’s ugly. I think it can be ugly (ghastly, at times), and it can feel hard (like really, really hard), but it’s not bad. It’s never bad. It’s not wasted. It’s necessary.

It’s no secret that templates can make life a whole lot easier. Whether you’re aiming to cut costs or time, templates have their place in business. But there are some scenarios where templates are an excellent idea, and some scenarios where they’re a terrible idea—the fact is, there’s little in between.

Think about the parts that comprise your business: the name, your tagline, your logo, the wording on your website, any courses you’ve made… All of these things count as “property”. But do these things really belong to you? Or are you just borrowing them? What if somebody else starts using them? Are they even allowed to do that?!

If protecting your existing wealth is a priority for you, then read on! In this article we’ll explore strategies that can help protect your prized belongings in the worst case scenario, so if the unspeakable happens, you can get right back on that business horse (riding into the sunset optional).

Do you still spring clean your home? I do, and to be honest, I kinda love it. I love it so much that I don't stop there. I also spring clean my office, my 5 year plan, and my business. Yes! You read that right: I spring clean my business. So, you ask, how does someone spring clean their business? Here are four elements of my annual business spring clean that you can try for yourself.

When it comes to emails, your business' tone and structure are vital to building long-term sustainable relationships with clients. In emails, the tone is the attitude you want to present to the recipient. Your email tone can convey many attitudes, such as professionalism, friendliness, or optimism. Being clear in your business values and your brand voice is essential when you are building relationships online.

Having the right business structure is important for the operation of your business; for the future growth and direction of your business; for asset protection, and for tax reasons (we don’t talk tax though, so that’s one for you to raise with your accountant!). It’s important for small business owners to understand their options when it comes to business structures and to know what can happen in practical terms when they don't have the right business structure for their business.

The success of your business is important and marketing yourself online through your website and social media can be an effective way to help achieve that success. However, marketing yourself online also makes it possible for anyone to copy and use your content.

These days working from home has become more acceptable, and for many employees and business owners, a more appealing option than commuting to the office daily. But is it as easy as just setting up your laptop from your dining room table? Or are there some other things business owners need to consider?

You have heard us say time and time again, in business, prevention is better than cure. There is simply no substitute for preparation when it comes to all things legal documents, and honestly, as far as we’re concerned, DIY is for Bunnings, not for your legals.

As a small business owner (often wearing all the hats and doing all the things), there is so much to know and so much to do. In our experience, legals and numbers tend to fall to towards the bottom of the list. You don’t need us to tell you that it shouldn’t be this way! And it doesn’t have to be.

It is not uncommon for small business owners to find themselves in troubled waters – that is a difficult situation where there is disagreement that causes problems. You may find yourself in a difficult situation with a disgruntled client or your supplier has made a mistake that turns into a loss for you or you are having problems with an employee.