4th June 2009
Welcome to our new look Kochie’s Business Builders Bulletin!

It has been a big week for the KBB team, as we have just been given the green light to start production on Kochie’s Business Builders Series 3. That’s right, your favourite small business TV show will return for a third year. Now it’s up to you - we are seeking 13 small businesses and their owners, who are currently facing a number of challenges within their business. So if you are starting a business, growing your business, experiencing difficulty with your cash flow and finances, or simply have an ongoing issue that is affecting the future of your small business - please contact us now!

To register your business click here. Be sure to provide a brief description of your business and the challenges you are currently facing. If your business is a good fit for the programme, a producer of the show will be in contact with you.

Thanks for your support!

Kochie
What is Twitter and how can I use it in my business?
 Author: David Koch
A new web-based tool called Twitter has had a lot of press in recent weeks.  But probably the most common question about this new tool is 'what on earth is Twitter and how can I use it?'
 I think Twitter is:
 Click on your choice below

1. An invaluable business resource
25.97%
2. Something I want to explore soon
27.07%
3. A waste of time
22.85%
4. What's Twitter?
24.11%
Debt collection 101: what to do when customers don’t pay
Author: Christine Christian
Collecting overdue accounts can be a major hassle for SMEs but the impacts of not staying on top of debtors can be devastating.
Tax planning for business owners
 Author: Jo Kaleb
The end of the financial year is approaching and business owners should now be talking to their accountant about ways to legitimately reduce the tax bill for 2009..

Having a cashflow crunch?
 Times are tough right now for many businesses, leaving more than a few struggling under mounting bills. Cash flow expert Matthew Nolan provides his top tips on overcoming this cashflow crunch.
The importance of research.
 Research is essential for every business. It helps ensure your marketing and business goals are realistic and you are on the right track. Marketing expert Sharon Williams explains the importance of Internal and External research, to give you a good grasp of how your business is situated in the wider marketplace.
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