What is your favourite part of a typical day? When we have patients fly in from all round the world, and we give them the chance to be able to feel normal and blend in with society. Just to see them smile is great. What’s the least glamorous thing you do regularly in your job? […]
According to the most recent statistics from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research, there were almost 400,000 apprentices and trainees in Australia last year. In June this year the federal government’s New Apprenticeships scheme was relaunched under the name Australian Apprenticeships. "Australian Apprenticeships recognise a truly national and sophisticated training pathway, which offers […]
Finding specific government information online can be time consuming if you don’t know where to start. The information can also change quite quickly, so we’ve done the hard work for you again this year and updated our comprehensive guide to online government resources. A ABN Lookup: This site allows you to apply for an ABN […]
Business owners rate the government's poor performance in the latest MYOB Australian Small Business Survey… Almost half of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) polled by the latest MYOB Australian Small Business Survey are unhappy with the government’s contribution to the development of small business in Australia. In line with results from previous years’ surveys, […]
Last year the humble ‘smoko’ cost Australian businesses over $3.5 billion, according to a recent survey. In a poll taken by recruitment firm Talent2, almost 14 percent of Australians admit to smoking at work, with over a third smoking up to three cigarettes a day, and almost half of those say a smoking break lasts […]
Essential conferences, festivals and forums for medium to small business owners… CeBIT Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre When: May 1–3 Cost: $25 online registration/$60 on the door Organisers are confident this year’s event will attract even more than last year’s record 30,000 attendees. The show floor will be divided into 31 different areas, covering […]
It’s time to get (more) serious about exporting to China, super power in the making. Joe Parkes looks at what, when, where, how, and who can help you China’s 1.3 billion people have been invited by their government to a national debate on how it should use its foreign exchange reserves—the world’s largest at more […]
Your brand encompasses more than just product or service, it stands for everything you’ve put into your business. Moving into new markets can raise extra considerations for exporters, from superstitions about colour to trade mark issues. Cameron Bayley reports News rippled through the Australian fashion industry last year that successful jeans label Tsubi was undergoing […]
The concept of innovation is often misunderstood. Cameron Cooper surveys some successful exporters who understand it is not just radical invention but a carefully planned culture that permeates the whole company. Suzie Wright is proud of her export company’s $5 million state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Yatala on the Gold Coast. Not just because of […]
If your business is innovative and suitable for export, there are many federal and state routes to assistance. We take a look at programs that reward innovation and can speed up the export learning curve. As export markets continue to open up and global competition increases, exporters need to be innovative to get into new […]
