Trade receivables management, protection and financing are becoming ever more complex in the age of mass customisation, intense competition and globalisation. The world of credit risk has many facets and events unfolding around the globe, with the US subprime market and fear of recession spreading, certainly have an impact on the Australian domestic market and […]
Ideas may be free, but intellectual property should be valued and protected. Here's a guide to what to expect when you're trading in IP around the world. Protecting intellectual property (IP) is hard to get right. In a lot of cases there are businesses that never register trademarks or patent their great invention, only to […]
Times are changing in Indonesia, bringing fresh opportunities for trade with a neighbour that’s within swimming distance of our northern shoreline. It’s time to ignore the negative stereotypes of the past and realise the potential of the Australia–Indonesia relationship. It’s hard to avoid the impression that Indonesia and Australia are just like a couple of […]
Ian Murray’s wishlist includes more money for export research and a comprehensive trade facilitation program. Apart from the issues I raised last month, discussing the review on trade policy and programs, there are two things the Australian government could address to improve the performance of our exporters, in particular those that service the export sector. […]
Mighty Mouse Compact and sleek, the Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 is ideal for when you’re on-the-go. The rechargeable mouse has 1GB of flash memory built into the receiver, so you can store and transfer files without carrying a separate flash drive and using up a USB port. Also, the five-button mouse comes with a […]
A growing number of businesses are forsaking packaged accounting software in favour of accessing it as a service over the world wide web. We investigate the benefits and improvements worth taking advantage of. When looking for a new accounting software package for his small business, Con Zeritris chose a relative newcomer to the accounting software […]
Work, rest and play is the mantra for splitting up your day, but who says they need to be separate? Here are some ideas for you to keep staff happy, to give yourself a break or to indulge in some of the finer things in life. Work–Play Balance Your office may not be a Googleplex […]
On everyone’s lips, VoIP is still a buzz word. But how much do you really know about it? If you’re looking to make the most of your communication processes, then read on. VoIP—what does it actually stand for? Most of us know Voice over Internet Protocol means calls are made over the internet, rather than […]
In the latest of his regular columns, Rob Lamers shares his expertise on managing cash flow with SME owners. It’s a common misconception that success in business is all about profits. The tragedy is that believing this ignores the fact that it’s unwise to imagine yourself raking in the future profits if the business can’t […]
The changes to superannuation over the past two years have created an exciting opportunity for SME owners, even those nowhere near retirement age, giving them the ability to use their super to grow their business, control their premises and provide for a comfortable retirement all at the same time. Recent changes relevant to SMEs include […]
