Welcome to the first of a series of cash flow columns where we introduce you to various products and techniques to manage your company’s cash flow. Here’s a checklist looking at the steps all businesses can take to better manage, and control, your cash flow. If you’ve done the hard work and billed your client, […]
There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people in many different ‘bush’ situations have come up with ingenious solutions for overcoming disadvantages. Bush Business There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people […]
Need help to start or develop a business? Mariana von Lucken leads us through the maze of government grants and concessions that can make the difference between business success and failure. The range of government grants and concessions to assist both start-up and existing businesses is continually expanding. There is now something for almost any […]
How is O.H.S. affected in the new national I.R. system? Alyson Warnock looks at how changes will impact on the Occupational Health and Safety of small and medium businesses around the country. The Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Act 2005 became law on March 27, 2006. This legislation was designed to create a single national IR […]
With defence high on the political agenda, Tim Harcourt looks at related export opportunities for Australian SMEs. There was a time in Australia when defence and export were given minimal attention. Economics (and economic reform) was the glamour subject of the newspapers with headlines full of terms like j-curves, banana republics, tax reform, enterprise bargaining […]
New South Wales doesn’t have the mining or agricultural clout of some of its fellow states, but Cameron Bayley finds it is leading the way in one export sector, and on the rise in others. New South Wales prides itself on being the centre of Australia’s commerce, with a larger economy than not only other […]
Once you’re successfully exporting, you’ll need to consider how you’ll develop and grow your exports beyond those first sales. Rebecca Spicer looks at options to develop your exports in terms of volume and markets, and takes some advice from export experts, aussieBum, on how they’ve taken the next step. After the thrill of making your […]
Once you’re successfully exporting, you’ll need to consider how you’ll develop and grow your exports beyond those first sales. Rebecca Spicer looks at options to develop your exports in terms of volume and markets, and takes some advice from export experts, aussieBum, on how they’ve taken the next step. After the thrill of making your […]
For businesses at all stages of the export process, there’s a host of federal and state government assistance to help you start, develop, and promote in overseas markets. We’ve put together a list of what’s on offer for exporters. Federal Government AusIndustry AusIndustry is the Australian government agency for delivering products, services, and information to […]
Like everything else in business, stress needs to be managed – Megan Tough offers quick and easy solutions for managing stress that isn’t productive and can become chronic. Workload is one of the prime causes of stress, especially for small business owners. A certain level of stress is normal, in fact it’s good. But what do […]
