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Many have dreams of owning a successful business. For some, the dreams have come true with varying degrees of success. Others have tried to set up a business and failed. Company, insolvency and commercial law specialist David Brown highlights the need for a professional advisor.

We talk about business planning and being on the right path, but sometimes we get caught up in the dream and don't stop to consider whether the dream is actually becoming a nightmare. Jeff Banks cautions small business operators.

Businesses that are not 'online' are at risk of falling behind their competitors says digital agency principal, Ryan Fitton.

Those thinking of throwing the regular secure weekly wage away in favour of a life in small business need to be very prepared for what lies ahead, says Jeff Banks.

Business advisors are often confronted with business owners who failed to plan for uncertainty and, when it hit, had not fall-back position other than to increase borrowoing. Andrew Blunden reports.

Do you remember when you last had a roll of film developed? For most people, it would be quite a few years ago. Brad Howarth reports on the need to be ready to embrace technological change.

As more businesses come into this social media (and internet-enabled) world, it is important to avoid being lost in the crowd. Bill Adams explains why a video presentation can be of great benefit.

Becoming a small to medium business owner can be a very brave and personal decision to make. Andrew Toumazis and Terry Giannakopoulos report.

We have seen so many great Australian inventions vanish overseas. What makes 'not-invented-here' products more attractive than Australian designed and built? Keith Ralfs reports.

The single most important factor driving consumer trends will be the rise of mobile internet smartphone technology, says Craig Rispin.

For the thousands of small businesses that open each year in Australia, only half will survive the initial five years. Here are some simple but effective tools that can lead to successful longevity, says Shayna Price.

We are all familiar with the concept of risk, and have all at some time employed the three methods of risk management in our daily lives. These three styles of risk management are avoidance, mitigation/reduction and transference /sharing.

Passion, patience and perseverance doesn’t necessarily always lead to profits, says Andrew Toumazis

Green buildings are not only good for the planet but also great for your business’s bottom line, says Romilly Madew.

After many years running my print shop, where I deal on a daily basis with the hundreds of people who walk through my door, being able to greet them by their first name and have a chat will always make my day – and theirs.