http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Nick+Ideabank Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446007&ca=Business John has a sporting goods business which sells equipment direct to sporting clubs. John has owned the business for over 20 years, and has had the same clubs year after year purchase from him. On the eve of his 21st year in business, John decides it is time to retire, and pass on the business to his... Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446008&ca=Business Businesses go under because they run out of cash. A business accelerates when it markets itself successfully. Your business is sustainable when the right foundations are put in place, and has all of the functions of the business allocated to responsible people who are motivated to succeed. ‘Your peo... Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446009&ca=Business You take your car in for service. The service office is immaculately clean and resembles a hotel lobby. The smell of freshly brewed coffee is in the air, and you ask yourself “How come I cannot smell any car fumes?” The service manager greets you, is well dressed in a neatly pressed shirt and tie, w... Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446011&ca=Business What is your current attitude to your business as an owner or as an employee?   Are you just on earth to get by and pay bills?   Are you just living out your life with no passion for your job or your business?   Are you operating your business from a comfort zone – no risk taking, no growth?   The C... Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=446012&ca=Business The 80/20 rule – that 80 percent of your sales come from the top 20 percent of your customers – applies to most businesses. Nurturing that precious 20 percent means focusing your marketing programs on the customers who drive your company’s profitability. A laser-like focus on these high-profit buyer... Business Nick Ideabank Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=437971&ca=Business Friends do your passion, do it to help others and the rewards will flow... Be the Best.... Tony Gattari Your ability to achieve your own happiness is the key measure of your success. The key to happiness is this - dedicate yourself to the development of your natural talents and abilities by doing wh... Finances Nick Ideabank Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395395&ca=Finances With many Australians are under significant financial pressure due to the worsening economic climate, people are now considering all avenues to get some sort of release in the downturn. One issue which may be considered is the prospect of accessing some of your superannuation to prop up your finance... Business Management Nick Ideabank Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395396&ca=Business+Management Strategic planning is vital to not only the operations of non profit organisations, but also to their continued viability as most don't successfully access grants. A Strategic Plan provides vision to an organisation. If developed properly - the business plan will clearly show the goals and objective... Business Nick Ideabank Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395397&ca=Business Workplace bullying and harassment – especially in the public sector - is rampant. Although legislation and whistleblower protective mechanisms exist – most staff members subject to bullying or harassment never make formal complaints or take action to stop the perpetrators in their tracks. Many insta... Business Nick Ideabank Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395398&ca=Business Hoons in suburbia are a growing problem with residents up in arms over the noise, the speed and the outlandish behavior. Generally Local Councils have responsibility for roads on suburbia while the Police obviously have responsibility for speeding vehicles and unruly behavior. In many instances, res...