It's tempting to say yes to every project that comes along, but that can leave people struggling to deal with their work.

It can be difficult when a business started with a friend begins failing, but it's even worse when your business partner becomes lazy.

Profitability, scalability and sustainability are the keys to turning a small business into a thriving franchise. So how do you know when your business is ready?

About two million Australians are self-employed, so they foot the bill for their business trips. But there are ways to keep expenses from getting out of hand.