#Christmas
The three months that decide whether your Christmas trading goes smoothly
Dematic’s Terry Jamieson says the retailers who nail Black Friday and Christmas start preparing months out, not in October when it’s already too late.
8 tips for maintaining cash flow during the festive season
Juggling cash flow is hard at the best of times in small business, but it’s super tricky during the Christmas and New Year period when many businesses close and consumers go on holiday. If you find the silly season a little stressful, you’re not alone. All small business – regardless of industry sector – struggles […]
What are Aussies buying this Christmas?
What are the most popular gifts so far?
Research: Last minute Christmas shopping is a thing of the past
Shoppers are changing their ways.
Founders open up about getting ahead of the Christmas rush
It's vital to not forget about what's important and to not take the silly season too seriously.
The importance of people
Find the people that you trust.
SMEs expect no growth at Christmas due to competition… despite inadequate planning
SME operators not only predict a lack of sales over the Christmas retail period, they also expect to be short on spare time, according to MYOB. The cloud accounting provider’s latest SME snapshot reveals that business confidence is down due to the threat of bigger and online retailers entering the market from overseas. The majority […]
How to survive the Christmas blackout period
The Christmas Blackout period can bring Australian small businesses to a halt as wage bills take priority and payments begin to dry up. With everybody looking to preserve the cash they have available, business to business transactions begin to slow down from November through to February, leaving some business owners scrambling or tying themselves up […]
What tops the SME wish-list at Christmas?
As an advocate for small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, MYOB regularly asks SME owners what they are thinking and feeling about the economic landscape, government policies and generally what they want for the year ahead. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy so their mindset and well-being has a huge impact on the […]
Five things SMEs can get right at Christmas
With the festive season already underway, there’s a range of workplace issues and obligations small to medium business should be aware of heading into Christmas. Below are a few things business owners and managers can get right over Christmas and set up for a successful 2017. 1. Say Thank You in a way that’s personal In […]
How will some of our leading business execs and start-up founders be spending Christmas?
For many Australians, Christmas is an opportunity to take a well-earned break from work, however short, and spend time with family and friends. But for business leaders, including start-up founders, the holidays are often a juggling act: while it’s important to recharge the batteries, they remain personally responsible for their business, including its clients, regardless […]
Final 2014 retail trade figures fail to meet expectations
The latest ABS trade figures reveal that retail turnover saw a slight rise towards the end of 2014, though it failed to reach the expected long-term average annual growth of 6 per cent.
Australian retail turnover rises before Christmas
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released the final Retail Trade figures before Christmas, revealing a 0.4 per cent rise in retail turnover during the month of October.
Google using tree lights to engage coding girls
Google wants to get more girls interested in computer science, launching an initiative that will allow girls to program the lights that decorate trees in Washington’s President Park.
Avoid a Christmas cash-flow nightmare
The silly season may be switching into gear, but with the increased costs on both businesses and consumers alike, SMEs must ensure they have a plan of attack at the ready.
BBQs, camping and outdoor leisure gear to sell big this Christmas
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan are expecting to see sales of barbecues, camping and outdoor leisure equipment to rise 135 per cent in the lead up to Christmas.
Spending expected to reach $17.8 billion this festive season
The average Australian is expected to spend an extra $1,079 this coming festive season, according to new research from CommBank.
Tired and emotional SMEs: a recipe for long-term success?
While the most recent SME Confidence Report sees increased optimism over the Christmas period, growth in SMEs can be hindered by three major factors: emotional decision making, lack of attention to detail, and the business-as-a-hobby mentality.
Shoppers expected to spend $45 billion during pre-Christmas period
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is expecting shoppers to spend $45 billion during this year’s pre-Christmas period.
Sydney retailers to compete with festive displays
The City of Sydney is aiming to spread the festive spirit with a social media competition that will see small businesses competing with their window displays.
How to stay debt-free this Christmas
Businesses have been urged to keep on their toes this holiday season to make sure they’re not left in debt in the New Year.
Avoid email addiction this Christmas
Aussies rate among the worst when it comes to checking emails during the holidays.
7 ways to tackle Christmas stress
During the Christmas period it can sometimes feel like everyone wants a ‘piece’ of you.
Businesses focused on staying sane this Christmas
Half of SMEs are focused on simply getting through their workload with their sanity intact rather than increasing sales this festive season.