You may have the export goods and a market that wants them, but forwarding your product to the buyer’s door can be complicated at best, and at worst a financial nightmare. Joe Parkes takes a look at freight and forwarding options, and some of the pitfalls to avoid. It was every small exporter’s nightmare. A […]
Having developed your export statement and visited your target market, it’s time to start exporting. You’ll need strategies and action plans in place to begin selling overseas and developing your exports. Before you start making those first export sales, there are five key areas—the five Ps—you’ll need to be on top of to ensure exporting […]
For the unwary, buying and selling in foreign currencies can be a minefield. Cameron Cooper explores methods for hedging those foreign exchange risks so you can manage margins and cash flow. As an exporter of indigenous flowers to the rest of the world, Jamie Creer knows how crucial foreign currency management is to the success of […]
For some wholesalers, moving into the retail space is about taking control, for others it’s more a natural progression. Cameron Bayley talks to two business owners who have made the move and are enjoying the benefits of giving their wholesale business a retail shop front. When Kirsty Andruszko set up her pet accessory business Puppy […]
In the wake of research released about the lack of protection for franchisees when the franchisor becomes insolvent, Adeline Teoh takes notes on each side of the debate and looks at a case where such a collapse cost a franchisee her business and personal savings. Often thought to be less risky than most business ventures, […]
A business owner with no life outside work isn’t necessarily going to be more successful than those who balance their own ecosystem. Sam Leader offers a tonic of balance for the workaholic. Two similar ad campaigns without balance have angered me no end. The first, a TV ad, features a beaming bride who keeps smiling […]
With the end of financial year looming, it’s time for investors to consider their approach to taxation – From a wealth creation perspective the word finance involves strategies to efficiently leverage your investment portfolio, reduce assessable income and personal tax, and manage capital gains tax. With the June financial year-end fast approaching, professional investment advisers […]
We bring you new technology to equip you and your business. 1) Notebook Computer For SME owners on the go, but with a limited IT budget, the new wide screen, dual-core notebook from Lenovo might be the mobile computer solution you’re after. The Lenovo 3000 N100 automates many routine security and maintenance tasks through a […]
We bring you new technology to equip you and your business. 1) Notebook Computer For SME owners on the go, but with a limited IT budget, the new wide screen, dual-core notebook from Lenovo might be the mobile computer solution you’re after. The Lenovo 3000 N100 automates many routine security and maintenance tasks through a […]
The core of good business planning is the budget – But as Matthew Gardiner explains, an effective budget is multifaceted, and each part is crucial to developing a business plan to manage day-to-day operations, risk and growth. Developing a relevant and achievable budget is an effective way for a business to identify and plan to […]
