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Pollies don't get it
Date: 02/09/2010
Peter Switzer looks at how the election result will affect business.
Small biz offerings
Date: 31/08/2010
With the election result still undecided, Peter Switzer looks at Labor and the Coalition's offerings for small business.
ARTICLES
STARTING A BUSINESS
Work on the details
When tough times hit, it's crucial to analyse your business to work out how you can work smarter and also learn from your experiences.
Passion - the main ingredient to business success
To build a great business it's important you have passion to make it work.
GROWING A BUSINESS
10 lessons from the dotcom bust
March marks a decade since the beginning of the end for the dotcom bubble. On March 10, 2000, the technology-heavy NASDAQ sharemarket index peaked at 5048.62 - double its valuation of a year earlier
The entrepreneurial factor
Leadership is one of the most important ingredients when it comes to growing a business. It's also crucial to take lessons from other great entrepreneurs on board.
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Partnerships to build your business
Posted by Peter Switzer
On 02/09/10 09:09
Running a business can be isolating – both professionally and personally – especially if you’re a one-man (or one-woman) band. Partnerships offer strength in numbers and give your business the resources it needs to do things that would not otherwise
Customer service do's and don'ts - tips to ensure repeat business
Posted by Peter Switzer
On 20/08/10 15:03
Repeat business is not the only reason you need to keep on top of your customer service. Word of mouth can make or break your business – an unsatisfied customer will spread bad news and fast! Peter Switzer reveals the secrets and systems to keep your cust

