Superannuation funds are bracing themselves for poor end of financial year results due to the stockmarket volatility of the last seven months. The stockmarket has lost around 20 percent of its value since November 2007, erasing an estimated $50 billion value from super investments. Funds expect returns of between minus two to minus 13 percent. […]
With property prices on the rise, starting a business has become the new dream for many young Australians. And when it comes to the newbies on the block, franchising is in. Franchising is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Australian economy, contributing 14 percent to GDP and employing more than 600,000 Australians, according to […]
If you’re looking for a way to loosen the restraints your business is facing, start by easing your cash flow. Dun & Bradstreet offers the following debtor management tips to get you started. *Set clear policies at the outset of a credit agreement. *Get a signed contract. *Always conduct a credit check prior to the […]
Protecting the environment is an uphill battle at times, but Andrew Peace Wines is charging in with a rather effective method, or should I say war cry? In a market saturated with options, your wine may find itself ageing a little too well. So how do you stand out from the pack? Andrew Peace, winemaker […]
Transporting products by air is an expensive exercise, but some commodities wouldn't become exports without this method. Here's why some exporters learn to fly. It sounds like a jetsetter's lifestyle. One morning you're enjoying an early paddle in the waters off the coast of sunny Queensland and before you know it, you're at your dinner […]
Trade receivables management, protection and financing are becoming ever more complex in the age of mass customisation, intense competition and globalisation. The world of credit risk has many facets and events unfolding around the globe, with the US subprime market and fear of recession spreading, certainly have an impact on the Australian domestic market and […]
Ideas may be free, but intellectual property should be valued and protected. Here's a guide to what to expect when you're trading in IP around the world. Protecting intellectual property (IP) is hard to get right. In a lot of cases there are businesses that never register trademarks or patent their great invention, only to […]
Times are changing in Indonesia, bringing fresh opportunities for trade with a neighbour that’s within swimming distance of our northern shoreline. It’s time to ignore the negative stereotypes of the past and realise the potential of the Australia–Indonesia relationship. It’s hard to avoid the impression that Indonesia and Australia are just like a couple of […]
Ian Murray’s wishlist includes more money for export research and a comprehensive trade facilitation program. Apart from the issues I raised last month, discussing the review on trade policy and programs, there are two things the Australian government could address to improve the performance of our exporters, in particular those that service the export sector. […]
Mighty Mouse Compact and sleek, the Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 is ideal for when you’re on-the-go. The rechargeable mouse has 1GB of flash memory built into the receiver, so you can store and transfer files without carrying a separate flash drive and using up a USB port. Also, the five-button mouse comes with a […]
