Category Archives: Money Matters

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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Free Cash

By Barbara | Published: June 24, 2011
As winter sets in and visitors have gone, cashflow sometimes becomes a problem. Cashflow is the oxygen of a small business. Without it, you’re dead.
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Shop Local Campaigns

By Barbara | Published: April 15, 2011
Think of the local economy as a family. If we provided goods and services only to each other, which is the idea behind a shop local campaign, the overall prosperity of the family doesn’t increase because all you’re doing is exchanging the same amount of money.
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Donations

By Barbara | Published: February 18, 2011
If your local community provides the majority of your customer base, then you should be seen to be part of that community. But it still doesn’t mean you give to everyone.
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Selling in Tough Times

By Barbara | Published: January 7, 2011
There is no doubt that 2010 was a tough year for almost everyone. And there is no doubt that almost everyone would like to increase sales. Be sure you can do it without giving away important assets or your profit.
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