#Global Expansion
The 5 things successful global businesses have in common
Only 30% of businesses successfully expand internationally. Trena Blair, a global business expansion expert, cracks the code in her new book “Decoding Global Growth.”
Damstra Technology offers proof its country town setting is no barrier to global growth
Since separating from its parent company, last year, and undergoing a digital evolution, Damstra Technology has wasted no time in proving an SME from a country town can go global. The cloud-based, end-to-end workforce management solutions provider was today named as one of Australia’s 20 ‘high-potential’ Businesses of Tomorrow by Westpac. According to Damstra Technology […]
Overcoming the cashflow barrier to export
The Australian export market is buoyant, having grown by 4.2% in 2016, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This is an excellent example of the hard work and innovation that is making Australian small businesses a global success. Yet small businesses still face a number of challenges before they grow successful […]
Aussie SMEs slow to expand overseas: survey
Despite globalisation removing barriers to overseas expansion, it appears that SME owners are not yet convinced of the benefits. Recent data from Bentleys, a mid-tier accounting and business advisory firm, found that only 19% of Australian and New Zealand businesses operated in overseas markets. The latest The Voice of Australian Business survey, a bi-annual national survey of SMEs, revealed that a majority […]
When there’s a will there’s a way: founder of WME, Australia’s largest digital marketing agency rises from failure to $45 million
You either have it or you don’t – entrepreneurial drive is either etched in our genes or instilled at an early age according to a host of research. For some, it’s a gene that refuses to stop them from trying and for others, its absence is what holds them back. Selling his homemade sandwiches at […]
What eCommerce means for international opportunities
The world is flattening and borders are blurring: eCommerce has revolutionised the world of retail, opening new channels and opportunities for retailers of all sizes. Here’s what this ever-growing global marketplace could mean for your business.
The legal complexities of going international
Expanding globally can be a great way to grow your franchise business, but its no easy ride.