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 […]
As the world’s two billionth mobile phone user was connected last month, mobile technology continues to play a pivotal role in today’s society. Hannah Tattersall takes a look at some of the phones and phone gadgets that feature in our mobile culture. 1) BeoCom2 If you’ve just spent an exorbitant amount of money paying off […]
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 […]
Charity begins … with a business plan! Monica Higgins takes a look behind the scenes at some successful charities and finds that many commercial business structures are crucial to their survival, too. Walt Whitman once said, “charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.” That may be so, but charity is serious business […]
As the cost of fuel soars and high quality technology becomes ever more accessible, Helen Bradley finds videoconferencing is the smart choice for SMEs wanting to reduce costs and provide faster service. Walk into the New England Credit Union (NECU) in Moree, NSW, and ask for advice on rolling over a super fund and you […]
Adopting ethical business practices is about more than just sleeping well at night; it also makes good business sense. Domini Stuart talks to business owners who regularly take stock of their ethical obligations, and finds that doing the right thing can also be profitable financially. In the late 1980s business ethics took a dive. For […]
With the skills shortage raging, finding the right employees is more crucial than ever – Cameron Bayley looks at how you can upgrade your recruitment process, whatever your budget. In the current skills shortage climate it seems the real winners are potential employees. But if SMEs take a positive approach to improving their recruitment process, it […]
The success of DuttonDirect.com is proof that an internet business can deal safely in transactions involving millions of dollars. Entrepreneur James Dutton talks to Camille Howard about the evolving life of a fourth generation family business. James Dutton was born into luxury. Well, at least the luxury car trade. His great-grandfather got things started in […]
