Running a successful small business means running a business that's constantly growing and evolving. To grow your business you need to look beyond day-to-day operations and plan for the future. The Hotfrog Small Business Hub's Growing Your Business section covers topics like putting together a business plan, basic networking tips, industry support and effectively naming your business.
Perfectionists – why do you want them in your team
Struggling to achieve perfection in every single task is bound to make it difficult for perfectionists to meet deadlines and is sure to make colleagues a little frustrated. And yet, a perfectionist can be a great asset to your team. Find out why.
MoreTradespeople key to Canada’s economic growth
Australia’s academic Philip Toner explains that Canada’s present shortage of skilled labour and its reliance on resource exports can be counterbalanced by government investment in skilled tradespeople as it was successfully done in Australia. Jacqueline Nelson reports.
MoreResilient in face of adversity - Canadian private businesses
Canadian small businesses are proving to be resilient and adaptable even in the toughest of times. Canada One reports on their concerns and priorities for their next 12 months.
MoreLocalisation: Priming your website for a global market
Thinking of expanding your web presence into foreign markets? Then you need to consider how to localise your site to suit the new markets you are venturing into. Find out what linguistic and cultural nuances you need to pay attention to and how to manage this fairly time-consuming process.
MoreBacking up your computer: What you need to know
Backing up your computer - a process that sits at the back of most small business owners but hardly ever gets done. By making it slightly simpler, David Moore’s suggestions might help you get started.
MoreThree bottom lines for your small business
The main goal of many small business owners is to achieve a sound profit at the end of each financial year. But if you want to commit to giving back to your community, you may want to start by considering Fraser Doherty’s three bottom lines.
MoreCreate a one hour business plan - Part 1
In the first of a two article series, Dr Greg Chapman introduces his popular one hour business plan and offers some helpful suggestions to help you understand your vision and your business goals and how to produce successful strategies to achieve those objectives.
MoreBuild your business on a budget
Stefan Töpfer discusses how small businesses can be started on a very moderate budget by using a technique known as "bootstrapping".
MoreAnatomy of a professional website
Are you like many other small business owners who feel overwhelmed when faced by the task of arranging a professional website?. Craig Reardon’s suggestions will help you understand what makes a website tick.
MoreYour office space checklist
If you have outgrown your home office and need a larger space, find out how to create the right office space for your business.
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