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Boss Lady
Why the banks are missing a big SME opportunity
And why they need to act now, before the recovery is in full flight.
Women on the podium
Professional women of today don't just want to achieve – they are achieving. This has big ramifications for society and business.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2012: The vision thing seemed to go missing
No tax cuts, no vision - a disappointing budget.
Big vs. small is just silly
Are small businesses a protected species, deserving of special treatment? Apparently not, according to economist Judith Sloan.
SmartCompany turns five
We are thrilled to have achieved this milestone and even more excited to have helped change our world in these five ways.
Your new best customer in 2012
Selling will be difficult in 2012. Don't make it even harder by ignoring the people who make most of the purchasing decisions.
Swan's surplus gamble
Is politics getting in the way of a government that should be changing tactics to cope with a deteriorating situation?
Applauding the real job makers
The way to stop rising job losses is staring the Government right in the face.
Lessons from a disaster
Faced with a major crisis, as the captain of the Costa Concordia did, would you step up to the plate?
Why I’m optimistic about 2012
Just to balance up the overwhelming pessimism out there, here is my list of why I feel optimistic about next year.
Australia loses a great entrepreneur
Di Gribble was an icon in media and the arts and a great inspiration for female leaders.
Christmas disaster looming
Small businesses are carrying unsustainable losses and we could see a wave of business collapses before Christmas unless something is done.
Five weeks to create something special
We had five weeks to launch StartupSmart. One year on and we’re flying. But it’s not been without its learning curves.
The age of leadership
Valuable leadership skills are being lost because too many companies ignore older workers.
Quotas are not the only answer
Let's avoid just focusing on women on boards. We need to get more entrepreneurial women starting businesses to drive real change.
What a year!
For entrepreneurs, now is the time to relax, unwind and evaluate how you want your 2011 to look.
A lesson in perspective
Suffering from burnout? Alter your perspective and come back to work in 2011 renewed and reenergised.
The spend or save debate
Consumers are saving the most they ever have since 1987. But will it continue into 2011?
The billionaires' distraction tactics
Why the furore over online retail by our country’s billionaires? Could be diversion tactics.
The tipping point
The rising dollar has finally pushed the point home for Aussie retailers - shoppers are choosing online retail in droves.
Exploding start-up myths
The stats don’t lie – most of Australia’s brilliant start-up entrepreneurs are successful.
No accounting for growth
Accountants need to get more involved with the strategy of their clients if they really want to add value.
What GFC?
Australians talk bullsh*t, I was told this week. In Asia there was no crisis. In Australia there was no crisis. Yet every Aussie I meet talks about the GFC.
Election opportunities
The election has thrown up some uncertainties, but there could also be some big opportunities for smart companies.
Searching for authenticity
A new survey suggest workers have trouble with “authentic” female leaders. It’s a problem that continues to dog Julia Gillard.
Web wisdom
It’s getting harder for SMEs to get a competitive advantage online – all the more reason to study the winners of our Web Awards.
Another letdown
The Coalition is apparently considering a Government guarantee for small business loans, but it looks unlikely to succeed.
Hands off!
Kristy Fraser-Kirk’s $37 million claim against David Jones should drive home a message to those men still behaving badly.
Less talk, more action
There are loads of clever women out there who are ready, willing and able to join company boards.
The real Gillard?
A series of leaks from deep within the Labor camp are painting Julia Gillard as a leader who lacks vision.
IR surrender?
Industrial relations is still a hot topic for SME voters, but business groups appear to have given up on forcing change.
Emerson should intervene
Banks seriously risk doing damage to the economy by ignoring small business lending.
Best worst mistakes
We all know how bad we feel when things mess up and if we can make ourselves feel better by taking a lesson from our misery, then why not?
Spending spree coming
Australian families are planning major purchases in the September quarter fuelled by debt.
Green, confused, action!
We don’t have a clue about an issue that we are passionate about yet we are taking action.
Kevin’s loss is our gain
As Kevin Rudd fades back into obscurity, top female entrepreneur Therese Rein can re-emerge.
Never compromise
Gillian Franklin’s decision to fight a discrimination case from a former employee shows protecting principles can be costly, but also priceless.
Let’s find solutions
Other countries have tried to find creative solutions to the SME funding crisis. Why aren’t we following their lead?
Surprise exit
Why has Jaye Radisich left COSBOA? And what will she do now? That's the question swirling through the SME community this morning.
Let the kids work
New labour rules that make it tougher for school kids to get work are ridiculous and the Government needs to act.
Small business rewarded
If you're a profitable small business with less than $2 million revenue, you're a clear winner from the Henry Tax Review response.
My first iPad experience
This morning I held the iPad for the first time. It was not the romantic moment I had hoped for.
The banks are coming back
It’s still hard for SMEs to get bank finance, but industry sources suggest this is about to change.
Telstra's retreat
Telstra's decision to pull back from its media ambitions shows just how hard and expensive it is to create great content.
Minding the gap
A new report on the gender pay gap suggests systemic sex discrimination is at the heart of the problem. But tackling this issue is not easy.
The thief and the orchestra
It is a boss's worst nightmare: discovering that a trusted employee has been stealing money from under your nose for years.
Celebrating our female entrepreneurs
Some women simply refused to tell us their revenue, a problem we rarely encounter with men.
