The Small Business
We all hear about the alarming statistics stating spectacular rates of failure for small business in Australia. The numbers are enough to scare off most budding entrepreneurs. Surprisingly, we hear little about the key success factors. Those things, which done well, could help your small business flourish. I talked to Margie Sheedy, author of The Small Business Success Guide, to discuss the keys to the successful operation of a small business. Her insight, as both an entrepreneur, and a small business journalist with more than 20 years experience under her belt, will prove valuable for all small business, regardless of the industry. KP: What do you believe are the keys to owning and operating a small business? Margie Sheedy: Owing a small business is a spectacularly individual adventure. You'll have different levels of entrepreneurial experience from the small business owner next to you. What is universal is that you're expected to know a lot about everything in business, f