The Times Australia
Google AI
Small Business News

.

Top 5 things you need when starting a small business

  • Written by Media Release


With the start-up culture on the rise and a number of entrepreneurs going out on their own in an attempt to pursue a business venture, the following tips and trends seem to be emerging for all aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. 

 

  1. Set out clear company objectives, as well as a vision & mission statement

 

This can’t be stressed enough – having solid objectives and writing down a clear vision & mission statement will give a company direction. It’s great to have a cool idea and want to show it to the world as soon as possible, but without setting some goals, a business will have nothing to follow. Without direction, everything can seem a little too overwhelming and stressful.

 

  1. Refine a distinct business identity

 

In some cases, there will already be a large number of brands out there providing similar products or services. It is necessary to create a distinct brand identity that is going to make a new company stand out from the rest. This brand identity can be portrayed through the logos, designs and content. This should be perfected before exposing a brand to its target market and sharing it with the rest of the world.

 

  1. Create a perfect work environment

 

Whether it’s working from home or hiring a designated workspace, it is vital to ensure that a chosen work environment allows for productivity. Ensure that an appropriate space or a room is set aside within your home or office. It is important to assess whether the activity and noise levels around a work desk will also disrupt or enhance work abilities.

 

  1. Find a speedy internet provider

 

With the Internet being such an important asset for any business, it is vital for any small business to make use of a provider that’s going to allow them to be productive. There are a number good options available on the current market, that allow you to maximise your highest productivity. Spirit Telecom obtains extremely fast speeds, low latency and a quick instillation time.

 

  1. Use a reliable video conferencing tool

 

With time being so valuable, one of the best ways to hold a meeting these days is through videoconferencing. It cuts travel times, saves travel costs and allows you to network and do business with anyone, anywhere. Spoka Meet is a suitable video conferencing tool that recently launched in Australia. It meets the needs of fast-paced small businesses, in an attempt to drive productivity. It’s easy to use, reliable and enables guests to join in on a meeting using any device, without any downloads or installation. Spoka Meet also allows you to record meetings to then re-watch later!

 

For more information on Spoka meet, please visit the website

Property Times

Understanding Kerbside Valuation: A Practical Guide for Property Owners

When it comes to property transactions, not every situation requires a full, detailed valuation. In many cases, lenders, investors, or homeowners simply need a quick, efficient assessment of a property’s approximate market value. This is where a ke...

Why the Prevailing RBA Mortgage Interest Rates Are Not to Blame for the Continuing Rise in Residential Dwelling Prices

Australia’s housing market remains one of the most debated economic issues of the decade. Despite successive Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate hikes aimed at cooling demand, residential dwelling prices across most capital cities and man...

How Real Estate Agent Commissions Work in Australian States and Territories

When buying or selling property in Australia, one of the biggest costs—beyond the property price itself—comes from real estate agent commissions. These commissions are the fees agents charge for marketing, negotiating, and finalising the sale of ...

Understanding Centrelink Investment Property Valuation: A Guide for Australian Property Owners

Introduction Owning an investment property in Australia can bring financial stability — but it also comes with responsibilities, especially when it comes to Centrelink assessments. Whether you’re applying for age pensions, disability benefits, or ...

Food & Dining

Australia’s Coffee Culture Faces an Afternoon Rethink as New Research Reveals a Surprising Blind Spot

Australia’s celebrated coffee culture may be world‑class in the morning, but new research* suggests it’s falling short when it comes to the afternoon ritual — and Melbourne, long considered the nation’s café capital, may be the city best placed t...

98 Lygon St Melbourne’s New Mediterranean Hideaway

Brunswick East has just picked up a serious summer upgrade. Neighbourhood favourite 98 Lygon St Bar and Bistro has unveiled its refreshed courtyard and it already feels like the city’s newest Mediterranean escape. To welcome the warm weather, the...

How healthy are the hundreds of confectionery options and soft drinks

Walk into any big Australian supermarket and the first thing that hits you isn’t the smell of fresh bread or the neatly stacked veggies – it’s walls of chocolate bars, lolly bags, energy drinks and two-litre bottles of cola staring you down from ...

Menulog is closing in Australia. Could food delivery soon cost more?

It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor players have been jostling for market share. That’s brought rapid change – and also seen several high-profile bus...

Business Times

Mint Payments partners with Zip Co to add flexible payment option…

Mint Payments, Australia's leading travel payments specialist, today announced a partnership with Zip Co (ASX: ZIP), a digi...

When Holiday Small Talk Hurts Inclusion at Work

Dr. Tatiana Andreeva, Associate Professor in Management and Organisational Behaviour, Maynooth University, Ireland, tatia...

Reflections invests almost $1 million in Tumut River park to boos…

Reflections Holidays, the largest adventure holiday park group in New South Wales, has launched four tiny homes at its Tu...

The Times Features

A Thoughtful Touch: Creating Custom Wrapping Paper with Adobe Firefly

Print it. Wrap it. Gift it. The holidays are full of colour, warmth and little moments worth celebr...

The Daily Concerns for People Living in Hobart

Hobart is often portrayed as a lifestyle haven — a harbour city framed by Mount Wellington, rich...

AEH Expand Goulburn Dealership to Support Southern Tablelands Farmers

AEH Group have expanded their footprint with a new dealership in Goulburn, bringing Case IH and ...

A Whole New World of Alan Menken

EGOT WINNER AND DISNEY LEGEND ALAN MENKEN  HEADING TO AUSTRALIA FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME PERFORM...

Ash Won a Billboard and Accidentally Started a Movement!

When Melbourne commuters stopped mid-scroll and looked up, they weren’t met with a brand slogan or a...

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn’t gone away[1]. SARS-CoV-2, ...

Why Fitstop Is the Gym Australians Are Turning to This Christmas

And How ‘Training with Purpose’ Is Replacing the Festive Fitness Guilt Cycle As the festive season ...

Statement from Mayor of Randwick Dylan Parker on Bondi Beach Terror Attack

Our community is heartbroken by the heinous terrorist attack at neighbouring Bondi Beach last nigh...

Coping With Loneliness, Disconnect and Conflict Over the Christmas and Holiday Season

For many people, Christmas is a time of joy and family get-togethers, but for others, it’s a tim...