Small Business
In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2019 this Friday 8 March, we’ve garnered the opinions of a few of our favourite contributors on how the IT industry can attract more women in 2019 and then what will be required to ensure that women have the opportunity to achieve senior leadership roles in the […]
More often than not, your web site is the first form of contact prospects will have with your business, so are you putting your best face forward? For some businesses, they’re powerful assets while for others they’re little more than a stake in the electronic sod. Having one of the latter variety can be a […]
Commentary around ‘customer experience’ has not been in short supply in the Australian business media of late. Take a deep dive into the topic and you’ll find scores of experts who’ll identify customer experience as a key area for companies to create competitive advantage in 2019 and beyond. According to management consultancy Accenture, we have […]
The rise of big data, digitisation and globalisation have evolved the role of a marketer and marketing departments dramatically. There has been a tendency in the past to view marketing departments as a cost rather than revenue, but with an increased focus on Return on Investment (ROI) this is evolving. Digital channels and data continue […]
Brambles have today announced the sale of its reusable plastic containers business for $3.5 billion. The reusable crate and container company said the sale to Triton and Luxinva, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, was expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2019. Brambles’ chairman Stephen Johns said the sale of […]
This International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating entrepreneurship. You might ask why – after all, male startup founders far outnumber female. But look a little deeper, and you’ll see some interesting data: the gender split amongst Australian millennial entrepreneurs and business owners is even (according to a 2017 NAB white paper). And there are many good reasons […]
Your business is doing well, and it’s time to find someone to help you with running operations or another addition to the team. Whatever the circumstances, inviting someone to work in your business can at times feel scary. Who can you trust? Who is worthy? Will they work hard? Do they understand how important your […]
It’s the best of times and the worst of times. The state of Australia’s retail sector in 2019 brings to mind the famous opening line of Charles Dickens’ classic A Tale of Two Cities. One the one hand, we’ve seen the decline and demise of a string of once strong brands in recent years. The […]
Employer reputation is a key factor in attracting talent with 96 per cent of job hunters admitting to reading reviews about a company before accepting a job opportunity. The survey of more than 1000 Australian job hunters in 2019 found that three in four job hunters deemed it essential to research a company’s reputation before […]
If you have always been the first to jump to organising family parties and have a knack for those finer details that nobody else really thinks about, there is no reason as to why you shouldn’t set up your own business in events planning. Changing your hobby to a business will mean you need to […]
With more Australians splitting their shopping dollars between online and in-store purchasing, it behoves retailers to ensure they’re offering a superlative customer experience via both channels. In the 12 months to June 2018, Australians spent a whopping $26.5 billion on online retail, according to the NAB Online Retail Sales Index. The Ibisworld 2018 Online Shopping […]
The decision to make your first hire is a sign of growth and success; a watershed moment for any business. Unfortunately, for over one-third of Australian small business owners taking on staff also means adding hours of payroll documentation and processing onto their workload every week. Something they might not expect. Most people don’t start […]
Small and medium businesses are encouraged to recognise their achievements by nominating for the 2019 Telstra Business Awards. In its 27thyear, the esteemed program is designed to celebrate and acknowledge Australia’s top performing businesses and propel them into the business spotlight. Telstra Business Awards Ambassador Michael Ackland said business owners should back themselves and take […]
A new bilateral Wine Agreement and Mutual Recognition Agreement will ensure continued trade flow between Australia and the United Kingdom post-Brexit. The new Wine Agreement replicates an already existing agreement between Australia and the European Union, which means the UK will accept Australian winemaking practices, and labelling and certification standards. Minister for Trade, Tourism and […]
Recent reports have confirmed that the gig economy is the fastest growing employment sector of the digital age. As collaboration becomes easier than ever no matter where you are, it’s no wonder that businesses are looking to slash their ongoing costs and focus on a more outsourced business model. The challenge is knowing just which […]
About 95 per cent of Australians are underinsured, according to a report by Lifewise, with most people citing their home or investment portfolio as their biggest asset. However, HLB Insurance Services risk adviser, Andrew Kennedy, warns that this could be a grave mistake. “Few people realise that their home or car isn’t their biggest or […]
What to stop doing when marketing your fitness studio on social media While leveraging social media is a crucial part in marketing your fitness studio, as it ensures you reach your target audience, there are things you should avoid doing on social media. Written in collaboration with F45, here is what you should stop doing […]
Shoppers are changing their ways.
