Business sustainability is much more than being environmentally aware, tree-hugging and green. In fact, it is more about eco-efficient business practices to keep you growing into the future, writes Charisse Gray. Sustainability could arguably be considered the single most important issue facing business this century. As international consciousness on the effects of global warming soars, […]
Maximising the exposure of your website to draw customers and future sales to your business is a must with the competitive world wide web. Rebecca Spicer explores how search engine marketing and optimisation could be the answer to getting more hits. Small to medium enterprises are increasingly looking to the internet to generate revenue, reduce […]
Personal tax reforms need action before June 30. Tony Fittler examines the main points. A series of new reforms to taxation laws and policies has made personal tax planning more important than ever. Some areas to consider include: New tax rates The incentive for tax planning has become greater as the thresholds for marginal tax […]
At tax time, it’s easy to overlook small but important details and to become so consumed by the deadline that you don’t use the process of mopping up this year’s tax bill to plan for the next. Cameron Cooper gathers tips from experts for getting your tax bill right. Memo to the good people at […]
While the growing choice of software for managing accounts might seem mind-boggling, in some ways it is becoming easier to find the right system to fit your needs—now, and, via upgrade paths and webware solutions, in the future. Helen Bradley sifts generic and specific accounting software options. Of all the productivity software in an organisation […]
We all enjoy a good adrenalin rush, but we don’t all make a multi-million dollar business out of it – Rebecca Spicer talks to the founders of Adrenalin, an adventure company started 15 years ago for a bit of fun. Though Phil James, Brett Kennedy and Brett Sheridan wear shorts and sometimes no shoes in the […]
If your business uses software then you could well be at risk of using unlicensed software – More than 30 percent of all business software in use in Australia is unlicensed – and companies caught using unlicensed software face significant financial and legal penalties. Yet it’s an issue that many businesses small and large often […]
At tax time, it’s easy to overlook small but important details and to become so consumed by the deadline that you don’t use the process of mopping up this year’s tax bill to plan for the next. Cameron Cooper gathers tips from experts for getting your tax bill right. Memo to the good people at […]
For small business owners who are looking to minimise their tax and enhance cash flow for the new financial year, there is a compelling case for renting, not buying their new technology equipment. Research by leasing and rental finance specialists Flexirent has revealed that 83% of their business customers believe that renting their technology equipment […]
Getting started in exporting can be confusing – There are many options, and each country has its own idiosyncrasies – Murray Rees and Tony Lobo take us through the dynamics of export distribution channels. Export is the most common approach to going international. It mainly applies to physical goods, although more services are being exported, […]
