Crecer

www.crecer.com.au

1. Tell us about your business

Small business advice, consulting and small business plans. Get more money, more time and less stress. Get the business you really want. Crecer advise, consult and coach Melbourne small business to start, grow and develop. We create and implement strategies, plans, tools and systems; we give practical skills to be more effective, confident and efficient. Crecer take the guesswork out of decision-making and put an end to the 'trial and error' approach to business management.

2. When and why did you start your business?

Started in 2004 to help small businesses succeed. Too many small businesses struggle to succeed, with traditional 'coaches' offering cookie-cutter programs that are not personalised and are too expensive.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with your business?

Have helped business owners to achieve more in their businesses.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

The small businesses market has been cold to this type of service, many having been burnt by bad operators in the past. Over time this has changed and now many small businesses see this service as a vital component to their success.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

Networking, internet marketing, alliances.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

Advertising, seminars.

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

Helping people.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

Franchise development in 2011.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

Build your team. You need experts to help you in those areas that you are not strong: lawyer, accountant, bookkeeper, web developer, designer and (of course) consultant.

Visit us at: www.crecer.com.au