An old friend of the Taskmaster – we’ll call him John – was heading into semi-retirement. He was having trouble finding another full-t…
An old friend of the Taskmaster – we’ll call him John – was heading into semi-retirement. He was having trouble finding another full-t…
It’s the epidemic sweeping the nation: Fakenitis Fever. And, as a boss, you need to be aware of it. Independent clusters of this terrib…
In the internet world of accelerating change, law reforms are being proposed and passed at breakneck speed. Much of the focus in Australi…
Talent is one of the most important, and heftiest, investments for start-ups. But start-ups often struggle to attract top talent to their te…
There’s something about the new year that feels … well, new. It’s as if all the errors of action and inaction and the unexpected an…
Have you heard the latest about website privacy policies? Have you heard that the latest draft Australian privacy laws will soon want you…
Recently, photos of Chinese entrepreneur Chen Guangbiao, and his notorious business cards, went viral on the internet. Some said the clai…
I’m doing more work in our start-up than the other co-founder. What should I do? Kick them out? Buy them out? Give them a stern talking to…
Now, in the New Year, I can admit it: 2013 sucked and I’m glad it’s over. For the first eight months, I ran around the US trying to l…
It’s widely accepted that having the right team is one of the most important factors for start-up success. But many cash-constrained an…
This article was first published on August 8, 2013. In a perfect world, your business would grow at a steady pace, no one would ever get …
Australia’s accountants have added their voice to calls to reform the tax treatment of employee share schemes, arguing current arrangement…
