The continuation of the $20,000 instant tax write-off for small businesses will come as little surprise: the Treasurer had been hinting heavily at this in his pre-Budget briefings. However, the announcement that businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million can claim up to $20,000 worth of depreciating assets each financial year, is […]
Accelerated change is the new normal, and for businesses, the rate and the scope is staggering. Not only are organisations dealing with quickly evolving technologies, they’re racing to keep up with shifting customer behaviours and the lightening-fast pace of industry disruptors. To thrive in this environment, many industries are looking at innovative ways to invigorate […]
Square has expanded its range of secure payment solutions for Australian business owners, with the launch of two new APIs it says will reduce the complexity of accepting and tracking payments in-store and online. The global payments technology company said its new API for e-commerce integrates with custom websites as well as pre-existing e-commerce […]
Usually, the first couple of years in business are an exercise in trial and error. Running an e-commerce business, though easier and cheaper to set up, is no different. Note: This article is the seventh in a multi-part series by Chris Dahl, providing guidance on setting up an ecommerce business. Read the rest: Ecommerce success begins […]
Taking advantage of the exponential growth of e-commerce, an increasing number of online-only businesses have emerged over the past several years. While they’re are more common place than ever, a number of myths persist among people seeking to launch a business that exists solely on the internet. To ensure determined online business hopefuls know what they’re in for and are in a strong position […]
The Australian shopping experience has evolved dramatically over the last decade. Emerging global high street outlets vie for space among newly expanded independent retailers as each offer unique products and services to towns and cities. At the same time, online retail has experienced a boom; widely adopted by business owners and shoppers alike. Despite the […]
Within the next decade, global trade and logistics could be virtually unrecognisable from what we see today. Digital and physical disruption will change the way customers and suppliers connect, and the way supply chains are managed. The barriers to entry to global trade are being torn down, and technological advances across the value chain are […]
If you are a business owner in Australia, you are required to focus on certain key factors to ensure that your online marketing avenues are a successful venture. Online retail in Australia has a recorded growth of up to $33 billion in sales, and more than 75% of the online consumers are aged between 35 […]
Marketers have been hearing about big data and the value it brings in terms of customer engagement for several years. If you work in the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector, or more specifically retail and e-commerce, you are likely already harnessing big data in some shape or form. This year, the focus of digital marketers will shift […]
Everybody who launches a small to mid-size business of their own these days hopes to hit the bull’s eye as soon as possible. The problem is there are literally millions of other people aiming at the same target. This produces competition of millions, meaning the risk of failing to stand out is high. Here are […]
