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With the Olympics still fresh in memory and our football codes now into the finals, people start using sporting metaphors to push their perspective on personal efficacy, development and leadership (and, yes, the irony of that is not lost on me!). Sporting heroes are examined in their approach, application, performance, support, bearing, attitude and every […]
South Australia has recently changed the law for minor civil claims reducing the limit from $25,000 to $12,000. The reduction in the monetary limit for minor civil claims will come into effect on 1 August 2016 however proceedings already underway in the Magistrates Court as of this date will be unaffected. Prior to 2013, the […]
If you have ever signed up to a service that doesn’t end or you can’t seem to get out off, you’ve probably just met an evergreen clause. Evergreen clauses, also known as renewal clauses, are those tricky little statements within a contract that extend its duration automatically – unless one of the parties remembers to […]
As with any online activity, running an ecommerce business can leave you exposed to a variety of risks. Before you launch your new venture, take some time to understand the risks of selling online, and how best to deal with them. [Note: This article is Part 4 in a seven-part series by Chris Dahl providing an […]
The days of the ‘traditional’ workforce are becoming a fading memory as SMEs evolve. To operate in a lean and efficient manner, and achieve the agility necessary to navigate treacherous waters, businesses are having to build greater flexibility into their employment models. The evolving dynamics of the modern workforce create challenges and unless human resource and payroll departments adapt, the […]
By shifting away from a focus on individual capabilities, emphasising company values and providing staff with a pleasant and supportive work environment, Employsure has produced excellent results, according to founder and managing director, Edward Mallett. Last month, the employment relations and WHS solutions provider ranked thirteenth in BRW’s 2016 Most Innovative Companies List and was […]
By supporting the local start-up ecosystem, angel investors not only stem brain drain but keep IP in Australia. According to Trevor Folsom, co-founder of Sydney-based start-up generator Investible, problems arise when investors are seduced by opportunities that see them invest ‘too heavily and too early”. This month, Investible launched First Angel, a 12-month educational program […]
According to Gartner, by 2020, data from nearly 38.5 billion Internet of Things (IoT) enabled devices will be available for companies to analyse. For forward-thinking businesses that are already harnessing the power of big data, the benefits are endless, enabling real-time adjustments, highly responsive business models and a new pipeline of revenue streams. For small to medium sized […]
Banks are overcharging and underserving small businesses when it comes to international money transfers, according to Taavet Hinrikus, Skype’s first-ever employee and the co-founder of TransferWise. He spoke to Dynamic Business while in Australia to promote TransferWise, an international peer-to-peer money transfer platform he co-founded with Kristo Käärmann in 2011. To date, the platform has […]
With the emergence of a range of new funding sources for small and medium sized businesses, it’s crucial to understand what your company’s debt funding options are and the most competitive interest rate you will be able to obtain. The following sets out the broad categories of the different funding options for businesses and the […]
Westpac has invested $16.5 million in uno Home Loans, a Sydney-based digital mortgage service that has attracted a number of investors since launching in May. According to uno CEO and founder, Vincent Turner, the platform (pronounced ‘you know’) was established to give people “greater control over the home loan process and the confidence to achieve […]
Judd Armstrong almost quit the entrepreneurial game when he ‘maxed out’ a credit card starting his first business – but a ‘kick in the pants’ put the Queensland native back on course. While that business survived to make a USD$2m dollar profit, Judd’s follow-up venture, Jaybird, has made waves globally. In April, this year, he sold the […]
In today’s increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world of business, it has become necessary for SMBs to have a website. But without the right tools and knowledge, your website is likely to be a wasted investment – and worse, it could harm business. On the other hand, a well-designed website that aligns with your brand, and offers visitors fresh and relevant content, […]
Running a small business can be an empowering experience, but also an unpredictable one. You have to work incredibly hard to make sure new business is walking through the door, but inevitably, you’re going to run into slower periods. Unfortunately, these are out of your control. Seasonality affects all businesses. (There’s a reason why unemployment […]
Since launching six years ago, Sydney-based IT service provider Insentra has seen its workforce balloon from five to 60 team members across Australia, New Zealand, London and Scotland. According to founder and managing director Ronnie Altit, the SME has earned a reputation among current and former employees for being a company ‘you never want to leave’ and […]
The field of digital marketing is constantly evolving and new trends and ideas can often have a potential impact on your strategy going forward as well as your budget. One example of what is available to help you drive your business forward, would be what you can read about PosiRank, where you can put all […]
Trade shows have an important role for many companies’ marketing strategies. They are places to show off your new products and services, meet clients and customers, and mix with other industry experts. But a successful trade show requires careful preparation on your part. So what should you be doing to prepare properly? Here are a […]
A cursory glance around the shelves of most stores and browsing online portals, will quickly confirm that the way products are packaged and presented has changed quite considerably in recent times. Companies like C.L Smith have evolved their packaging solutions in line with the innovations that we have witnessed, so whether you are trying to […]
Marketing tech company TRIBE has closed its Series A funding round, having raised $5.35 million from investors led by Sydney-based VC fund Exto Partners. Founded in Melbourne by TV and radio host, Jules Lund, TRIBE connects brands with influencers who create social media content to share with their community of followers. Named Mumbrella’s ‘Marketing Technology Company of […]
If you were to ask a marketer to rank social platforms by preference you would likely be surprised at the result. When it comes to social media marketing strategies, it is not Twitter that comes in second behind Facebook but LinkedIn. This is because LinkedIn is a business friendly social media platform. Facebook and Twitter are […]
