How does a small to medium business with a tight budget afford and manage publicity? Cameron Cooper talks to movers and shakers in the PR industry about what it takes to put your business in the public eye, and how to get maximum bang for your buck How does a small to medium business with […]
Successful exporters often cite the Export Market Development Grant scheme as a crucial factor in entering markets overseas. Rebecca Spicer checks the guidelines to see who can apply, what recent changes to the scheme mean, and how the grants benefit exporters. The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) scheme is an Australian government financial assistance program […]
The plunging price of printers and other equipment has made it more viable than ever to move some of your business printing needs in-house. What software and hardware do you need? What benefits can you expect to gain? And how can you combine print and online marketing strategies? Angus Kidman reports. When Phoenix Freight, based […]
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 […]
