#Australian Business
New Xero report: Late payments cost small businesses $7billion a year
A new report from Xero, the global small business platform, reveals for the first time the magnitude and impact of late payments to Australian small businesses, putting the value of outstanding, late payments at $115 billion a year. The research finds that half of all trade credit invoices are paid late and that solving the […]
The 7 most frequent failures of Australian organisations
A leading global risk management provider that has audited thousands of organisations – from the ASX top 200 to SMEs – has revealed the most common reasons why organisations fail to meet the goals they set. SAI Global is a trusted global leader in risk management solutions through its standards, assurance and training offerings across […]
Robots could help Aussie businesses save more than $100 million in energy costs
Robots are helping Australian businesses navigate the complex energy market and save millions of dollars in energy costs. Data released today by Australian technology company BidEnergy shows that over the last 12 months robots found savings totalling $2.6 million in 822 instances. For one large enterprise customer, robots found a saving of more than $25,000 […]
Good data management gives double ROI but is that enough?
Australian organisations demand more from their data, despite achieving 102% return on data management investments. Australian organisations are demanding more from their data management investments, despite most estimating that they achieve more than double the amount they invest, finds research from Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage. The Value of Data study, […]
The grass isn’t greener: Local growth trumps overseas markets
Right here on home soil is where the growth for Australian businesses is, a new report has found.
Business guide to internet security
Ever had a question about internet security that you were too afraid to ask? Mark Sunner delivers a practical, non-technical guide to security online for IT managers and business owners. It’s hard to imagine modern Australian business without the internet but in the last few years it has become fraught with danger. Internet crooks are […]
The Dubai Boom
While Dubai may be a stopover for some, for others it is a market awash with possibility. This emirate is booming and could be your ticket into the emerging markets of the Middle East. More than 80 percent of Dubai dwellers are foreigners, but the attraction of this emirate is hardly a mystery. Flush with […]
Expert tips for aspiring entreprenuers
The Dynamic Business panel of leading Australian business experts share their top tips for entrepreneurs looking to start up a business. Janine Allis, founder and executive chair, Boost Juice Bars Concentrate on one thing. You can’t be everything to all people. Don’t just try to be better than your competitors, be different. Find the one […]
Dynamic Business Expert Panel: Credit
The Dynamic Business panel of leading Australian business experts share their advice on how SMEs can survive in the face of a tight credit market. MATTHEW NOLAN, MD, PROVIDENT CASHFLOW With additional working capital harder to secure, it’s crucial to get every dollar in your business working harder. Use these tips to squeeze the most […]