The sheer pulling power of large retailers and nearby mega malls can leave small independent retailers gasping for customers – In today’s store wars, knowing how to deal with competition can make or break your business. Specialty retail expert, Stephen Spring, investigates solutions. Many ‘mum and dad’ operators and small retailers seem to be facing […]
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The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) has been in place since January 1. Matthew Brooks investigates opportunities for Australian exporters and finds the time is right to develop partnerships and reap success. While Thailand actively pursues similar trade agreements with other countries, including the United States, the message for Australian exporters is clear: now, not […]
Pet tags might occupy a specialised market, but business is booming in Australia and around the world for Bow Wow Meow. On a fateful day, 10 years ago, Amy Lyden wasn’t looking for a worldwide business opportunity when she went to the local pet shop to stock up on everything she needed for her two […]
Along with some savvy marketing, a unique and yet simple concept to make life easier for four-wheel drive enthusiasts has been the driving force for the international success of four-wheel-drive accessory company, Staun Products. A four-wheel-drive trip back in 1998 produced an epiphany that would lead to international business success for Lee Davis and Steven […]
Where is Australia heading in terms of the economy, interest rates, the share market, and currency? Not even experts have a crystal ball with absolute answers, but their expertise can offer an educated guess. We ask a panel of experts to give us their predictions on Australia’s future, as well as advice on what these […]
Camille Howard asks one of the more public faces of super, Bernie Fraser, what he thinks about super choice legislation, and finds he’s not impressed – He sees expensive confusion and shadowy games on an uneven playing field. The way he tells it, Bernie Fraser’s life is fairly unremarkable. He talks with the same enthusiasm […]
The deadline for SMEs to meet choice of superannuation requirements is looming, and there will be harsh penalties for those who don’t comply – Michael Hutton takes us through some of the most important issues and common scenarios. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many SMEs have done little, if anything, to prepare for the introduction of […]
In an ideal world contracts would not be necessary, but in the real world not having them can be disastrous. Joe Kafrouni explains why customer and supplier contracts are good business. Long-term suppliers to a supermarket chain, potato growers were shocked to discover the company would not be purchasing the particular potato in which the […]
Helen Bradley and Kurt Best explain why good payroll software is crucial to good employee relations and sound financial management in your business. While there are many factors involved in running a successful business and maintaining good relationships with employees, payroll is one of the most important. It might be your biggest expense and it […]
