Small Business
When it comes to crisis management, many organisations adopt the ostrich philosophy – they bury their heads in the sand, wishing and hoping that nothing bad will ever happen. But navigating the waters of a potentially disastrous situation requires more than just wishful thinking. As PR professionals, we need to be prepared and comfortable to […]
For Andrey Shirben, entrepreneurialism is not defined by simply starting and running a business. Beginning in Israel at the early age of 19, Shirben soon identified himself as an entrepreneur with wider aspirations to build and grow businesses of the future. Anticipating an impending boom of online business, Shirben sought to realise his goals by […]
Malcolm Turnbull’s hostile takeover of Australia’s top job this week shines the spotlight squarely on the issue of leadership changes. No doubt, Mr Turnbull’s path ahead will be met with numerous challenges and overcoming them will test his leadership and management abilities like never before. Mr Turnbull’s party members will be experiencing many of the […]
Ever wonder why some people get ahead, buy a car, buy a house and go on fantastic holidays while you continually struggle to make ends meet? The secret is to plan for your goals and above all to BUDGET. You’ve probably heard the well known saying “The problem is not that you plan to fail, […]
According to Australian Made Campaign an increasing number of Australian businesses are registering for certification schemes to demonstrate quality, safety and ethical values. Australian Made Campaign administers and promotes the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo, used by producers and manufacturers to promote their products as genuinely Australian for nearly three decades. Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian […]
Innovation and digital disruption are driving the growth of the As-A-Service economy. This is leading to a new kind of “outsourcing for the masses” – enabling both large and small businesses to acquire services “on demand” as inputs for business operations. This is accompanied by new commercial models that can drive far greater flexibility and […]
Tech leaders have expressed new found enthusiasm and excitement following Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment to Prime Minister this week. As a founding director of Australia’s first internet company, OzEmail, Mr Turnbull’s credentials and acumen are expected to deliver a boost to tech start ups across Australia. “He understands the challenges we face in regard to tech disruption […]
At Heal.Thy Self Co. in Melbourne’s Yarraville neighbourhood owners Electra Tomasino and Dylan Davies believe that people thrive when they consume a diet based on whole foods straight from the earth. Her store offers plant-based, free range, organic, ethical and sustainable produce and can cater to almost anyone with wide-dietary requirements. “We’re focused on seasonal produce […]
“We need to have in this country — and we will have now — an economic vision, a leadership that explains the great challenges and opportunities that we face. “Disruption we see driven by technology … is our friend, if we are agile and smart enough to take advantage of it. “There has never been […]
Cloud migration is a growing trend among small to medium sized businesses in Australia. Accounting practices are also embracing cloud technology – The May 2015 Cloud Readiness Survey from Digital First demonstrates that the shift to the cloud is happening. Nearly half of the respondents (43%) see a major shift to cloud software likely to […]
Retail sales are up by 4.7% over the year to June 2015 according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Access Economics’ Retail Forecasts subscriber report. House prices reaching new highs in Sydney and Melbourne this winter has been tipped as the main reason for stronger retail spending growth. The continued boom in household goods […]
A presentation is a public performance of your very own show. The show is remembered by the highlights, the laughs, the drama, and the pathos. However, as a business person you will be wise to avoid the facets of a Hollywood production and focus on your business goal. Below are some tips on how to […]
Social media may be the new communication paradigm but it is having an adverse impact on the way Australians conduct themselves professionally. It has, in fact, dulled our professional IQ. The way people behave in a business context is a hot topic. Under scrutiny is how we talk to each other, the way we write […]
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said the Labor Party needs to declare its support for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) in order to deliver certainty to Australian exporters seeking to use the improved trade arrangements to create jobs at home. Kate Carnell AO, CEO of the Australian Chamber, said the parliamentary […]
In my mother’s day, women were expected to quit their jobs when they married. Smoking at your desk and boozy lunches were still the norm. This concept seems crazy to us, and in ten years time, I believe we’ll also look back on our own common practices and ask: “What were we thinking?” The problem is […]
“I used my personal blog and reputation to launch and sell the first product and over the course of about 6 months, I migrated that audience to WooThemes. Today we have 500 000 customers and we’re a multimillion dollar revenue. I also managed to keep building my personal reputation which helped me create my new […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is calling for operators of accommodation businesses to voice their concerns about the online travel agency supermarket. The ACCC has launched a questionnaire in order to re-examine the level of competition in the online travel agency market following concerns over a general lack of competition. The Accommodation Association […]
In the 80’s and 90’s, communicating organisational values followed a similar format…the ‘Rollout’. Corporate values and mission statements were emblazoned on beautifully designed wall posters. Along with the wall posters, employees would usually receive a mouse pad or a coffee mug with the organisational values printed on them. Business cards often had the mission or […]
For years summer in Australia has had a reputation as a time for backyard barbeques, beaches and holidays but recently, businesses have begun to view our hottest months in a new light. The increasing severity of storms and cyclones, devastating floods, unexpected power outages, plus the long dry spells that can lead to devastating bushfires […]
For a third year running, the Startup Spring festival, hosted by StartupAUS, has returned to Australia following a launch event at Sydney Town Hall last night. Startup Spring is a three-week long, Australia-wide festival of events and activities that aims to celebrate and promote the startup community and to encourage more Australians to get involved […]
