A new initiative has been launched by the Victorian government to help small business operators find skilled workers… The $10.6 million My Business, My People initiative will be delivered by the Office of Small Business across the state, in partnership with a number of business support organisations including Group Training of Victoria, and Tourism Alliance […]
Put some business on the front foot with some of the latest technology tools to get you working. Network Storage Keep your computer network updated and secure thanks to Iomega’s latest network-attached storage devices, designed with the SME in mind. With four new models ranging in capacity from 500GB to 1.5TB (terra bytes), the Iomega […]
The choice to sell your business, even when it is in the best interests of the company, is one of the most important and hardest business decisions you may ever have to make, writes Charisse Gray You've built up your business to the point where you are now looking for a potential buyer to take […]
His Communique Television Company may seem a long way from the steak knives he is most remembered for, but Tim Shaw’s experience in selling on those famous infomercials makes him the perfect candidate for sales and marketing advice for SMEs. Camille Howard reports. He coined a phrase that has become part of the Australian vernacular. […]
Don’t dismiss branding as a multinational phenomenon – Look at what they do, and adapt it to your SME situation – Cameron Cooper looks at the important steps in building a brand, and vehicles for promoting it. If you think branding is not important for your business, consider this: Coca-Cola, the world’s most valuable brand, is […]
You would usually have to travel to the US, UK or South Africa. But in this one week, Dr Neethling will be on your doorstep. The International Coach Federation (ICF) is hosting South Africa’s Dr Kobus Neethling in: Melbourne on MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007Brisbane on WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007Sydney on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007 Dr Kobus […]
The problem with many technological advances is they throw you into a huge learning curve and are often fraught with compatibility headaches. But, as Helen Bradley explains, pay-as-you-go software is changing all that, making the technology in your business more transparent and trouble-free, with no capital outlay. Like a spotty teenager, pay-as-you-go software has been […]
What is your favourite part of a typical day and why? Reading the paper over breakfast in the morning. What’s the least glamorous thing you’ve had to do in your line of work? Queuing at check-in counters and adding up the bills for expense claims. What skill would you most like to improve? I’m not […]
What is your favourite part of a typical day? When we have patients fly in from all round the world, and we give them the chance to be able to feel normal and blend in with society. Just to see them smile is great. What’s the least glamorous thing you do regularly in your job? […]
According to the most recent statistics from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research, there were almost 400,000 apprentices and trainees in Australia last year. In June this year the federal government’s New Apprenticeships scheme was relaunched under the name Australian Apprenticeships. "Australian Apprenticeships recognise a truly national and sophisticated training pathway, which offers […]
