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Alan Manly

Alan Manly is the CEO of Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS) and author of The Unlikely Entrepreneur. As Chief Executive Officer he is responsible for the corporate planning and governance of the group which is includes a Independent Higher Education Institute, Universal Business School Sydney, (UBSS) which offers Business Degree, an Accounting Degree and a Masters of Business Administration. Alan is a published author, company director and entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience in the technology and education industries. Alan has twenty years of experience as a Company Director with private, public and NFP companies. He has been active in representing the education industry and is a former Board member of two education industry peak bodies.

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family support

Why family support is crucial to business success

One cannot underestimate the important role your family plays in the success of your business especially if it is just s...
guide for small businesses

The four-step guide to starting a successful business

Few people enjoy writing a business plan but it’s a great "sobriety test" for entrepreneurs with new ideas and a must if...

Seven key traits of successful entrepreneurs

To be a successful entrepreneur, one must have a special combination of traits to successfully navigate the ups and down...

Five ways to stay motivated as you build your own business

The success of any start-up relies on how it fares during its first six months or so which is considered to be the most ...

How to get the most out of a networking event

The goal is to be at a networking function that has a room full of potential clients.

Why taking a risk is key to entrepreneurial success

The entrepreneur embraces risk in every facet of their life and it is what drives them to perform.
start-ups

The #1 mistake start-ups make

Entrepreneurs are prone to accept, and some suggest enjoy, the lack of safety engendered by taking risks that would be n...

How to make your start-up irresistible to investors – Part 2

Selling the dream is all part of the sizzle that will sell an entrepreneur's dream to investors.

How to make your start-up irresistible to investors – Part 1

Most investors have seen many business plans so make yours standout and get that much-needed backing.

Five things I wish I knew before starting a business

Starting a business will consume all your energy, with planning often consisting of surviving from day-to-day.