#Business
Why Your Business Emails Keep Landing in Spam, and How to Fix Them
If your quotes, invoices or newsletters keep ending up in customers’ spam folders, the cause is usually one of four things. Your emails can’t prove who they’re from, your contact list is out of date,…
Starting a business? Understand these 3 numbers before you open the doors
Businesses come to us at all stages. But, most business plans I am privy to from people starting out are full of details about the product, the website and the logo, or the who, where, and why. When…
The simplest way to start a business is suddenly the most popular
Tasmania and Queensland are leading a national surge in new business registrations, according to Lawpath’s September data.
auDA just made a move that could shake up .com.au domains
auDA approved a rule change that could affect how businesses qualify for their .com.au domain.
Australian business owners are kind of over the 'move fast' thing
71% of Australian SME owners prioritise personal wellbeing over rapid growth, new Mastercard research reveals.
The founder skill nobody talks about when scaling a business
When we talk about scaling a business, the conversation usually centres around growth: more customers, more revenue, more people, better technology. But I think one of the hardest parts of scaling…
A founder on losing $200K, and why he won't delete the internet's memory of it
There is plenty of content about how to start a business. There are podcasts about scaling, LinkedIn posts about raising capital, articles celebrating founders who turned an idea into a multimillio…
The receipts ABN holders never claim: where sole traders quietly lose money at BAS time
Hundreds of thousands of Australian sole traders quietly hand money back to the ATO every quarter, not through evasion, but through lost receipts.
What small business owners say they’d do differently, in hindsight
Working 60+ hours a week makes owners twelve times more likely to say their business is hurting their personal life.
$43k up for grabs for Australian businesses with bold ideas in health and wellbeing
Taiwan’s global health challenge is back and Australian organisations are being specifically invited to apply before entries close in just weeks.
The business content formula that is outperforming sales pitches by 325 percent
Business content built around authentic networking and trust-building is driving three to five times higher engagement than traditional sales pitches.
Australians are still starting businesses in record numbers. But the GST data tells a more cautious story
Lawpath’s April New Business Index reveals a more cautious founder profile emerging across Australia and what it means for the SME landscape.
Let’s Talk: How do you protect a business built too heavily on one client?
This week’s edition of Let’s Talk tackles client concentration risk, and our experts share what they wish more founders knew before it became a crisis.
U.S. business applications see slowdown in 2024
U.S. business applications dropped 4.76% in 2024, signaling a slowdown after last year’s post-pandemic surge.
A guide to helping your teen start their own business
Here are some steps your teen can take during the school holidays to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey
Rising costs? Here’s how inventory management can help
The primary purpose of inventory management is to ensure there are enough goods or materials to meet demand without creating excess stock, which leads to higher expenses.
Meet the Ministers who are going to drive industry, finance, and small business
“This is an exciting team, a team which is overflowing with talent,” PM Anthony Albanese has said about his new cabinet and ministry.
Experimental CSIRO model to help in the fight against bushfires
New bushfire modelling released by the CSIRO will help protect lives, businesses and properties from fire.
Australian dairy goes green
Australian dairy industry representative, Dairy Australia, has committed to reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Its report “30 Ways Australian Dairy is Tackling Climate Change” showcases the steps the Australian dairy industry has taken to go green. The report summarises the innovative and impactful measures farmers are taking in moving towards net-zero carbon emissions in their […]
Hiring in a pandemic: potential versus experience
A set of skills can always be taught, but motivation and ambition cannot.
Three Australian businesses hitting the ball for six in India
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and has become a lucrative market for Australian exporters. Acusensus, Swisse and Mineral Technologies are three Australian-based businesses that have found success working with Austrade through its Australian Indian Business Exchange (AIBX). Acusensus Acusensus is an Australian road safety company delivering AI solutions to mitigate unlawful and […]
A new Google update is on its way and businesses need to be prepared
There are signs that a new Google algorithm update scheduled for June 2021 is already being rolled out, according to digital marketing provider, Localsearch. The update will affect all websites, and Adam Boote, Director of Digital and Growth at Localsearch is concerned that the fast track will leave small businesses unprepared for the changes. New […]
PEPPOL & e-invoicing explained: What it means for your business
Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is the system-to-system exchange of invoices via a common standard called PEPPOL (Pan European Public Procurement Online), which Australia and New Zealand adopted in 2019.
Ollee: The Aussie platform connecting purpose-driven B2B buyers with ethical brands
Ollee, the self-titled ‘platform for change,’ seeks to connect eco-conscious retailers with trusted Australian brands around the country.