Small Business
When it comes to thinking about cyber attacks many small businesses believe that it won’t happen to me. After all I am just a small business, with not much to steal. However when it comes to cyber crime, size isn’t important, hackers will take any data they can, and sometimes it’s much easier to get […]
Jaid Hulsbosch reveals 5 steps in an internal employee engagement program that will support a launch of a repositioned or new brand strategy Articulating a company’s DNA to engage with consumers in relevant and meaningful ways is a large-scale effort and production. However this is only half the job, often overlooked in the process is […]
Research released by ecommerce platform, Selz has revealed that six out of ten working adults are either running a side business or thinking about it. Titled “The Side Business Phenomena,” the research surveyed working-age adults in the U.S., Australia and the UK and found that an average of 16 per cent were actively engaged in […]
Setting ambitious growth targets for the new year can ensure you hit the ground running, but the effort could be wasted without the cash flow to fund them. The coming Christmas and New Year break is the perfect time for businesses to assess this year’s results and set priorities and growth targets for 2016. A […]
With 10 years’ experience in import and wholesale distribution, Australian entrepreneur, Peter Byrne, thought he was onto a winner when his distribution business, Combined Group of Companies, bought the Trolley Bags concept from inventor, Paul Doyle. Designed to eliminate the need for the 3.76 billion plastic bags dumped in Australia’s landfill sites each year, the […]
Facebook is one of the most effective and efficient ways for small businesses to promote their wares and generate leads. The social media giant currently has 14 million users in Australia making it the biggest in the country so it’s the perfect place to reach a broad range of potential customers. Many SMEs understand the […]
As a small business owner, more often than not you may find yourself starting the day with a clear idea of what needs to be done, but by the afternoon, you realise that you have not completed the first item on the list yet. This may be because of distracting emails or unscheduled meetings and […]
When you’re running a business, no matter how hard you try, you’re not going to be able to please everyone. Unfortunately these days, disgruntled customers are not only likely to tell their friends and colleagues about your business, there’s a good chance they will go online and tell the rest of the world while they’re […]
‘Mobility’ has been finding its way into companies both large and small since the 90’s, but the proliferation of smartphones and tablets has accelerated the adaptation of mobility features and services and has become a necessity for a business that wishes to remain competitive and productive. The definition of business mobility is constantly evolving as […]
What does a military air traffic controller and an ecommerce guru have in common? Probably nothing – and that’s exactly why Nathan Hartnett gave up his post with the Royal Australian Air Force in 2007. Described by Nathan as “hours of boredom mingled with moments of terror,” his career as an air traffic controller wasn’t […]
South Korea is one of Australia’s closest economic and trading partners, and with its high-income economy, there is a strong market for Australia’s high quality goods and services. For Australian SME exporters thinking about entering the South Korean market, it is important to first identify the opportunities for your business and any potential risks. Opportunities […]
You either have it or you don’t – entrepreneurial drive is either etched in our genes or instilled at an early age according to a host of research. For some, it’s a gene that refuses to stop them from trying and for others, its absence is what holds them back. Selling his homemade sandwiches at […]
In 2011, Forbes reported that the commitment of corporate giants such as GE, Goldman Sachs and Google were investing more than $1 billion per year on executive coaching in the US alone. While this is a significant amount of money to spend on executive coaching, when you consider the average ROI for an organisation spans […]
We don’t take big decisions lightly – especially not when they involve large sums of money. Before booking a holiday, we meticulously scour reviews and before taking out a loan, we’ll scrutinise a plethora of comparison websites. All before signing on the dotted line. But when it comes to selling your home – one of […]
Starting a business is an immensely complex process. It begins with an idea, and evolves into a long struggle of putting that idea into action. You may need to rent a workspace, hire employees, design products or organise services, and establish a working price model—and that’s all before you even open for business. Once everything […]
Small businesses are more numerous and more competitive than ever before. In fact, according to one article, a new business is started every minute. Here are some technologies helping small business owners compete in today’s market. Cloud Computing According to Forbes, the cloud is here to stay, and small businesses that don’t utilise all the […]
Today’s consumers are armed with more choices, more substitutes and more outlets to pursue alternative brands. In a world where our next purchase can be just two clicks away if we’re dissatisfied with a particular experience, providing quality service has never been more important. We harp on about providing a strong customer experience and with […]
There is an old African proverb that goes, “If you want to go quickly, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” In the world of startups, going together often means going both faster and further. According to Startup Genome, a project that analysed a dataset of 100,000 startups over a few […]
We’re continually encouraged find healthier, greener ways to get about. However the reality is, although the benefits are obvious, it’s not always as easy as it sounds – not when it comes to cycling at least. It’s true – many of us learn to ride soon after we learn to walk but it’s also true that very […]
Have you started noticing strange, odd behaviours from an employee? This may be occurring over time and can include the employee being too aggressive, too intimidating or just plain bizarre. If you’re the owner of an SME, you have the right to terminate an employee; however, you may be quite reluctant to dismiss the employee […]
