Commercial rental increases in Margaret River a concern

By Barbara | Published: June 24, 2011
Margaret River has a long tradition of commercial rents rivalling or surpassing those on St George’s Terrace. Maybe it’s time to set a new trend of supplier and shop working together to build and maintain a positive commercial relationship. Visitors and locals alike will benefit.
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Good customer service can be worth your while

By Barbara | Published: February 3, 2012
Bad customer service experiences are retold to at least 25 people (social media can make that many, many more). Giving your customers a good experience can literally be "money in the bank".
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Entrepreneur mini test

By Barbara | Published: December 23, 2011
Take this mini test of the test to see how well suited you are to running your own business. Are you an entrepreneur?
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Advice for retailing in Australia

By Barbara | Published: December 9, 2011
Across Australia, the retail sector is hurting. Consumers are putting more money into savings and spending less. Here is some advice for retailers as we move toward 2012.
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Prepare your business for sale

By Barbara | Published: November 25, 2011
Preparing your business for sale may not be as easy as it sounds. Here are some expert tips that can help to position your business properly.
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Expert marketing tips

By Barbara | Published: November 11, 2011
Marketing your business takes time and effort but is well worth the exercise. Here are some tips from the experts that will help renew your marketing efforts.
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