Articles

Shown here are a series of articles written by various Mentors that have appeared in the Herald Sun in the Business Owners page. Also shown are other articles that have appeared about the Small Business Mentoring Service.

Article	Topic	Word	PDF	Excel
Outsourcing.doc	Focus on your core business and outsource the rest	X	.	.
Always focus on the customer.pdf	Make the customer the focus and reap the benefits	.	X	.
Third opinion can often deliver cure.pdf	Seek opinions from alternate sources. Often your too close!	.	X	.
Staff a Crucial Part of Corporate Family.pdf	The staff make or break your business. Value them!	.	X	.
Solitary issues drains effectiveness. pdf	.	.	X	.
Select loan type.pdf	Understand the different types of loans available	.	X	.
Plan more than mere words.pdf	.	.	X	.
Know the Cost of Doing Business.pdf	Calculate the whole costs involved in your business.	.	X	.
Keep the Plan Flexible.pdf	.	.	X	.
Cutting the handicap.pdf	.	.	X	.
Buying for the Right reason.pdf	.	.	X	.
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When we come across other organisation’s publications that we think might assist
you to grow your business we like to share the good news.

1. Title: Women Entrepreneurs: 18 Inspiring Tales of Small Business Success Review: An Australian Government initiative which pays tribute to small and medium businesses and the people who operate them. It highlights both the success and challenges that women face in everyday business and how they overcome adversity. It also includes
Information on business planning and leadership strategies, staff management guidance and suggestions about accessing government support services.
Cost: FREE.
Availability: electronic and hard copy format

Location: www.ofw.facsia.gov.au/publications or contact marketing on 1800 050 009.