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When we think of major companies, we often assume that they have a large team of highly trained payroll professionals working to ensure that staff are getting paid properly – however this is not the reality for many organisations. In the last few months, we’ve seen two major food retailers come under fire for underpaying […]
To be successful, every aspect of a business plan needs to be nimble. It is crucial to regroup as you progress along your path, assess, reassess and adapt. If you try a new digital strategy, for example, you would research, plan, roll it out, then check in to see how it’s performing. If it’s not […]
The Westpac Innovation Challenge has launched today, giving start-ups, scale-ups and entrepreneurs the chance to win $50,000 and professional support to grow their business. The Challenge asks entrants to create a solution using data to solve a business problem specific to one of five different sectors: micro business, energy, insurance, aged care or government. Now […]
In this webinar we highlight the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and why early adoption is essential to small business. Topic: Cloud computing has brought to small businesses a dizzying array of business applications that were previously unaffordable or non-existent. The number of ways to extend accounting software is nearly limitless. However, business owners […]
Do big brands outshine small businesses and take away their chance at success? Or… do you believe their foundations leave a stage for small businesses to climb up on to? Simply put, are they friend or foe to SMEs? As we know, markets are mainly dominated by the major brands, as they are the ones […]
The trade war between the US and China is the biggest threat to the global economy, Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe has reportedly told a business event. The trade war between the United States and China poses the single greatest threat to the global economy, the Reserve Bank governor has warned. The trade tensions are […]
Founder of Boost Juice and former Shark Tank investor, Janine Allis, has teamed up with Vistaprint Australia to launch ‘Why Factor’. The campaign is set to help small businesses understand what makes their business unique and how to use it to their advantage. With the new financial year here, ‘Why Factor’ arms small business owners with […]
Deleting a bad review may seem like the best option at the time, especially if it made your blood boil, but it can be detrimental to your business in the long run because it hides the truth. According to research from PwC; reliability, expertise and professionalism are the most important reputation traits for a local […]
Nurturing greater Customer Lifetime Value, one conversation at a time From all reports, we are experiencing a ‘retail recession’ and figures show that consumer confidence is plateauing. So now, more than ever, maintaining a healthy flow of sales is a matter of survival. It is well known that the greatest source of new business and […]
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell says she is deeply concerned by fresh data showing small business growth is in crisis, urging the government to do more to break down the barriers to business expansion. “The Institute of Public Affairs’ (IPA) latest research has found an alarming decline in the rate […]
It’s easy to blame software vulnerabilities when reports emerge of yet another organisation falling victim to a cyber-security attack but human error, not insecure systems, continues to cause the majority of incidents. Heard that cyber-crime and hacking attacks are on the rise and wondering whether your systems and security measures will withstand the assault when […]
Let’s talk about finance. For a growing business, or a business going through a dip or slow period, it’s one of the most important subjects there is – and also one of the most daunting. If you get it wrong there could be dire consequences, and it’s not always easy to get. The most common […]
The nature of work is changing. Employees are demanding smarter, more collaborative environments, flexibility and digital rich workspaces. Unfortunately, many businesses get it wrong, delivering environments that frustrate, confuse and distract staff. However, there’s a group of leading, highly productive Australian companies that have successfully transformed their offices into modern digital workplaces. A new independent […]
The August 2019 Sensis Business Index has revealed that Australia’s small business confidence is strong, with 57% of businesses now confident in their prospects over the next 12 months. Tasmania, with 63% of businesses expressing confidence in their prospects, remains the most confident state followed by Queensland at 60% and Victoria at 58%. Commenting on […]
By Sandra Falzon, General Manager: Marketing, InfoTrack When people are searching for information, their first step is to head to the internet and google. So much so, that the company name is now a verb. How you rank on Google is likely to have an impact on your brand awareness, exposure and selling power. So, […]
It’s unmistakable that we live in a digital age. So many of our processes are now automated and streamlined through innovative technology. Accounting marketing, communication, databases and more are all digitalised now. However, many small businesses are still running processes in the old school way. A Small Business Insights Report by XERO found that two-thirds […]
54% of Australian employers are currently restructuring their department or organisation to keep up with changing business needs, up from 52% last year. That’s according to the 2019/20 Hays Salary Guide, which surveyed over 3,400 organisations in Australia. According to the findings, 49% of these employers said the key driver of organisational restructures is a […]
More than half (53%) of small business owners are worried their business will be scammed Despite this, two thirds don’t train their staff in scam awareness and prevention On average, Australian small businesses lose almost $40,000 per scam Over half of Australian small business owners are concerned their business will be scammed, yet a quarter do not have processes […]
While it may seem like Sonya Mefaddi has already kicked some serious goals over the span of her career, the savvy business woman is just getting started and currently has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline. Fashion Palette is celebrating ten years of business, and not only will Fashion Palette showcase for its 8th year […]
In 2001 I was in the best shape of my life, regularly skiing, climbing, and running. Then, the day before my 29th birthday, I fell off a 100-foot cliff while skiing in Canada, suffering injuries that included a crushed skull and brain, multiple broken bones, collapsed lungs, and a lacerated kidney. Luckily, I was operated […]
