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Why discounting is bad for business

Discounting is a short term fix with long term consequences! While there is some disparity among experts, most say that even in the current marketplace, discounting can cause long term damage to your overall business success. According to www.sm.com.au, discounting is a costly strategy for retailers. While the book called, You Can Compete, suggests that […]
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Wales defeat the old enemy

I couldn’t resist a blog about this. I have had a smile as big as a Cheshire cat all day. For those of you who know anything about Rugby (or who even care), one of the biggest “rivalries” in world Rugby is any game (and I mean ANY game) between Wales (Cymru) and its centuries’ […]
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Secure your data before you lose it!

It seems that every month, a news bulletin or newspaper article reports either a major data security breach at a corporation or government agency or a new computer virus has emerged. As recently as December 2007, a New Zealander was subject to an FBI investigation on world-wide cyber crime which also resulted in Dutch authorities […]
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5 tips to work more effectively

Most business owners feel like they could work more productively throughout their work day. By implementing strategies to help you work more effectively, your business revenues should improve over time. Here are 5 tips to help you to work more effectively and productively throughout the day: Automate Your Systems Automation is the key for many […]
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Plan to succeed

How did you spend your Christmas break? Often for many small business owners, it’s a great time to catch up on a few of those administration jobs that you’ve been putting off.  Or, without the ‘phones ringing, it’s an ideal time to focus on some strategic tasks. I’ve just finished a 32 page draft of […]
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Outsource to Reduce Your Tax Liability

The business practice known as “outsourcing” was coined in the 1980s.  Outsourcing is a process involving the commission or transfer of a business process to an outside organisation capable of fulfilling that function.  Many types of business functions can and are being outsourced, such as accounting, customer support, human resources, information technology, real estate management, […]
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