Tag: Christmas

Before all that good stuff comes along, it seems the list of things to do – and inevitable dilemmas associated with annual close downs and the like – gets longer and more complicated each year.

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.

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.

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.

The average Australian is expected to spend an extra $1,079 this coming festive season, according to new research from CommBank.

With Christmas starting earlier and getting bigger each year, here are eight of the very best marketing tips to bring the festive season to your business.

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.

76 per cent of SMEs are expecting customer demand to rise or stay the same this Christmas, according to the Commonwealth Bank’s biannual SME Confidence Report released today.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is expecting shoppers to spend $45 billion during this year’s pre-Christmas period.

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.