The efficient and wise use of Australia’s precious water resources is a priority for Tom Rooney, founder of water brokerage company Waterfind. Using his knowledge of water broking, Rooney gathered a team of specialists to develop a purpose-built online water trading system that brings together and automates the complex and varied trading rules and regulations […]
Evolving consumer demands, a dynamic competitive landscape and the broader economic climate are all issues that can place unforeseen pressures on a small business. Being able to manage, adapt or take advantage of these factors is critical for survival and can help drive success. What lies at the heart of businesses that do succeed are […]
Successful exporting involves a delicate balance between minimising risk and maintaining competitive edge. Exporting goods or services is a considerably more intricate and complex process than trading domestically. While numerous parts of the selling process are common to both, there are many more issues and risks involved with exporting. The two most important moments in […]
Good working relationships are crucial to successful exporting. When it comes to multicultural situations, failure to understand your client’s background can lead to risky business instead of a win-win outcome. Have you ever walked away from a meeting, completely baffled by why you failed to succeed at achieving any goals? Those who work in the […]
With lower barriers to entry and increased consumer purchasing power, the land of the rising sun offers endless rays of golden opportunity for Australian SME exporters, following the success already experienced by Australian ICT export companies. As the world’s second largest economy, with a GDP of $US 4.35 billion, it is baffling to hear terms […]
Australia’s high standards for pharmaceutical goods present a solid brand overseas, but there is a tangle of red tape to unravel before shipping products abroad. The health industry is one of the most regulated industries in Australia and our rigorous standards generally surpass those of most other countries. Unfortunately, while our trustworthy reputation is good […]
Make A Mint Processing card payments on the spot isn’t easy. But if you’re looking to accept payments outside of the office, Mint Wireless may be the way to go. The Mint system is a palm-sized card reader and printer that wirelessly processes credit card and other payments and immediately prints a taxable invoice for […]
Linda Nall looks at some useful ways to keep staff happy and committed to sticking around and growing with your company. Every time I interview a young person who has successfully made the transition from school to the workplace as an apprentice or trainee, they talk about their apprehension that they would not fit in […]
Cash is the lifeblood of a business, so smart management of your debtors is crucial to success. Greg Charlwood, Asia Pacific CEO of global business finance provider, Bibby Financial Services, shares his tips on how to avoid a messy debtors book and better manage your cash flow. Current economic conditions and uncertainty in the market […]
Online banking offers many benefits for SMEs, but don’t rely only on your bank’s security systems. Here’s a guide to DIY protection. While personal banking has largely moved online, many smaller businesses still undertake some form of physical banking at a branch, usually to bank cheques received for payment of services. However, the growing use […]
