Whether this is your first export venture or your 21st, the steps to success are the same. By now you should have analysed your readiness to export and have done some market research. Now it’s time to explore your competitive advantages and set your export objectives. Increasing your export market advantage comes down to the […]
We check out the latest backup, recovery and storage technology for SMEs. 1) Hard Drive With easy installation, automatic backups and simple storage management, the new Maxtor OneTouch II SBE is ideal for small and medium business Windows servers. The drive is capable of backing up to 300GB of compressed files and emails, without the […]
We check out the latest backup, recovery and storage technology for SMEs. 1) Hard Drive With easy installation, automatic backups and simple storage management, the new Maxtor OneTouch II SBE is ideal for small and medium business Windows servers. The drive is capable of backing up to 300GB of compressed files and emails, without the nuisance […]
If you’re looking for ways to ease the start-up phase or grow your business through innovation, technology parks and business incubators are a good place to start. The start-up or early phase of a business can be tough. Sometimes new kids on the block are isolated from the expertise and resources provided by technology parks […]
Multi-channel retailing is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses to survive in an online age – Rebecca Spicer explores the options and steps required to build a successful e-store. Thanks to the spread of broadband and wireless services at home, online business are growing rapidly, urged on by confidence in online brands such as eBay and […]
Wireless technology can boost productivity and drive innovative business, but you need to sift through the options before taking the plunge. Angus Kidman explains how wireless technology can benefit your business. It doesn’t require much imagination to see why the notion of wireless technology appeals to so many businesses. No more workstations surrounded by a […]
When you’ve made the decision to launch your business into exporting, preparing to export comes down to two things: knowing your business and knowing your market. Knowing Your Business Review it: you can’t enter the export world without knowing your business’s capabilities and needs. A company review—looking at the performance over the last five years—can […]
There are many ways to measure a free trade agreement. Tim Harcourt takes a look at old and new free trade models to see how they’re shaping up and how they might perform in the future. When asked about the likely impact of the French Revolution, Chou En Lai famously said: “It’s too early to […]
Renowned for its manufacturing and food industries, Victoria is proving a healthy contributor to Australian exports thanks to the range of assistance available to SME exporters. Rebecca Spicer reports. While SMEs in Victoria are performing well in export markets, there are plans to boost their success in the next few years with assistance focused on […]
Products or services might be flying out your export door but if cash isn’t flowing in, the business will suffer. Cameron Cooper investigates solutions to keep cash flowing in your business, and avoid losing the house. A lack of cash flow is a perennial concern for exporters. Even the best ideas will flounder in the […]
