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What’s the cost of saying “No”?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Oct

Most businesses are constantly chasing leads and seeking new business, but what happens when it all clicks, and you get bombarded with business and are forced to say “No” or to delay customers using your service or buying your product? … Continue reading
What’s the ‘real cost’ of networking?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Aug

Networking is a critical element to your business and the marketing mix. Done correctly, networking can open up your exposure to an enormous potential of new clients, referral partners and strategic alliances within the industry. Done incorrectly, networking can be … Continue reading

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Starting a business? Do I buy a Franchise or go it alone?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Apr

If you’re thinking about starting a business, one of the questions you face is: do you start your own concept or take ‘done for you’ approach and join a franchise?. There’ve been some very successful franchises, from McDonalds through to … Continue reading

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“Would You Like Fries With That?”
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Feb

These famous words are linked to the iconic McDonald’s as there revolutionary sales tactic which dramatically increased revenue on transactions by double digit percentages overnight, but as an Ex-Yum Restaurants employee (KFC, PH, Taco Bell), I like to say that … Continue reading

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Are you a tart?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Sep
That got your attention I’m sure, but I don’t mean it in the way your dirty mind is thinking, so if you thought this was going to be a seedy post full of sexual innuendo, then you’d better leave now … Continue reading

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Canberra’s new Business BOOST Centre….what is it?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Aug

Don Grgic has been in business since a young boy and has successfully operated the iconic Furniture Direct Warehouse in Fyshwick for years. He has recently launched a new business support centre for small to medium businesses and I asked … Continue reading

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The mobile office- some options
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Aug

If you are a small business owner, particularly in the services sector it is most probable that you work from home and don’t have a remote office. While this brings about challenges of maintaining a productive pattern of work habits, … Continue reading

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Business Coaching- what’s all the fuss about?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Aug
I recently put together the following article for Don Grgic from the Business Boost Centre for his blog-site ‘A Passion for Small Business”. It is not meant to be a ‘come and buy business coaching’ article, but more an information … Continue reading

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Bali Observations Part 2 – Is Wi Fi the missing link?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Jul

As commonly happens when we travel, we take our gadgets with us, whether it be just a smart phone or tablet, or all of the above and the trusty laptop, I am sure most business owners (and non business owners) … Continue reading

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Networking ROI- do you measure it?
Posted by Tony Ozanne at Jun

If you are in business, you most probably attend networking events (or you should). These come in all forms and types from structured formal membership based groups, to casual meet ups, events, workshops etc. The scope and availability of these … Continue reading

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