Growing
Small businesses are at the heart of our economy, with more than two million operating across the nation and more than half a million Australians involved in startup activity at any point in time. As a business catalyst, I dedicate my time to helping these companies thrive and reach their full potential. Small business owners […]
Every small business owner knows that their most valuable asset is their employees, and managing them effectively is paramount to the success of the business. What are you currently doing to ensure that each of your workers is playing their A-game and performing to the best of their ability? According to Gallup’s 2013 ‘State of […]
SMEs in the food industry have traditionally turned to free samples, displays and one-off advertisements to entice customers. Now, business owners are turning to Instagram to wet the appetite of foodies all over Australia – and it’s taking them by storm. With 36 per cent of Australian Instagrammers following foodie accounts according to recent Aussies […]
With consumers juggling multiple digital devices, the value in having a digital presence as well as a physical presence has never been greater. Despite this, according to the Sensis e-Business Report 2015, only 17 per cent of SMBs have a digital business strategy. The pressure on SMBs to navigate the digital sphere is building as those […]
As the mining boom continues to lose pace, Australia’s trade and investment profile is changing. While the growth of our commodities sector may have diminished, other sectors are performing well as demand for Australian products and services overseas is strong and, in many sectors, growing. Against this background, there are a number of opportunities for […]
Access to finance continues to challenge the growth of Australia’s internationally-active businesses according a new survey commissioned by the Export Council of Australia and supported by Efic, the Australian Government’s export finance agency. The new Australian International Business Survey (AIBS) 2015 is one of the largest and most in-depth surveys of Australian exporters involving over […]
There is often an incorrect assumption among vendors and marketing agencies that you need to be a huge operation to catch the big fish clients. While a one-man business is probably not going to be able to service a $50 million media account, that doesn’t mean you have to be the biggest agency in town […]
In an environment that encourages new start-ups, more of us are finding the motivation to ‘bite the bullet’ in an attempt to carve a successful future from our own passions and skills. From fitness and hospitality to retail, technology and many more, there is a diverse range of new businesses out there – all driven […]
From humble beginnings, Dean Ramler has turned his startup, Milan Direct, into Australia’s number one online furniture retailer. He shares his expert opinion and advice around starting, growing and staying competitive in the market. When you start a business, you’re so focused on the day to day that it’s difficult to step back and look […]
Relaxing on a beach in Mexico might not be where most would expect to find the business venture of their lifetime but for engineer, Drew Bilbe, that’s exactly what happened. In 2010 while enjoying a glass of cold ice tea on a beach in Rio Nexpa, Drew felt inspired to create his own natural, low […]
Further cuts to red tape will save NSW business owners $815 million making owning and growing a business in NSW even easier. The red tape reforms have exceeded the $750 million June target according to the Minister for Small Business, John Barilaro and Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, Victor Dominello. “Scaling back red tape […]
Giving up the security of a high-flying career to ‘go it alone’ is no easy decision and for some, the sacrifices are simply too daunting. Ms Chan, former Australian lawyer from Melbourne, tells Dynamic Business how having the drive, determination and flexibility can secure a successful future in a world of untapped opportunities. Shortly after […]
Week 5 of Citrix’s Business Bootcamp will empower you to build a secure IT environment without compromising workforce mobility As you move to the cloud and rollout your subsequent enterprise mobility strategy, there is one critical area you must not overlook – IT security. Enabling employees to access data and work on the move from […]
We all know that small business owners need to be chief executive, financial controller, customer champion and all round cheerleader for their business. So it’s no surprise that when faced with managing the day to day demands of staff and customers, marketing often falls by the wayside. To better understand the challenges small business owners […]
As your small business expands, you may want to look into new accounting software to keep up with the growing number of invoices, bank transactions and other everyday accounting tasks you are bound to face. But most accounting software in the market includes features you won’t need or ever use.
Although profit is measured by dollars on the bottom line, the size of that profit can be a measure of how you treat people. Sometimes it is the processes we put in place that damage people.
Week 4 of Citrix’s Business Bootcamp is all about taking full control of your cloud-ready, mobile workforce When you stop to think about it, the simple purpose of IT is to provide tools which allow us to work faster and smarter, and that help us achieve our business goals. By moving your business to the […]
We’re moving away from the days when we could have completely separate and siloed systems for the different areas of our business – like accounting, operations, online and in-store. The future is all about connectivity.
‘What do you do?’ is a standard icebreaker, but it’s also a qualifier to see if there is potential to do business with the person standing before us.
More Australians are encouraged to venture into the SMB world and are on the lookout for savvy business advice. Here are 5 must-know tips.
