How does a small to medium business with a tight budget afford and manage publicity? Cameron Cooper talks to movers and shakers in the PR industry about what it takes to put your business in the public eye, and how to get maximum bang for your buck How does a small to medium business with […]
There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people in many different ‘bush’ situations have come up with ingenious solutions for overcoming disadvantages. Bush Business There are many benefits in basing a business outside major cities. There are drawbacks, too. Domini Stuart finds people […]
Need help to start or develop a business? Mariana von Lucken leads us through the maze of government grants and concessions that can make the difference between business success and failure. The range of government grants and concessions to assist both start-up and existing businesses is continually expanding. There is now something for almost any […]
Like everything else in business, stress needs to be managed – Megan Tough offers quick and easy solutions for managing stress that isn’t productive and can become chronic. Workload is one of the prime causes of stress, especially for small business owners. A certain level of stress is normal, in fact it’s good. But what do […]
As the world’s two billionth mobile phone user was connected last month, mobile technology continues to play a pivotal role in today’s society. Hannah Tattersall takes a look at some of the phones and phone gadgets that feature in our mobile culture. 1) BeoCom2 If you’ve just spent an exorbitant amount of money paying off […]
How is O.H.S. affected in the new national I.R. system? Alyson Warnock looks at how changes will impact on the Occupational Health and Safety of small and medium businesses around the country. The Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Act 2005 became law on March 27, 2006. This legislation was designed to create a single national IR […]
Charity begins … with a business plan! Monica Higgins takes a look behind the scenes at some successful charities and finds that many commercial business structures are crucial to their survival, too. Walt Whitman once said, “charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.” That may be so, but charity is serious business […]
As the cost of fuel soars and high quality technology becomes ever more accessible, Helen Bradley finds videoconferencing is the smart choice for SMEs wanting to reduce costs and provide faster service. Walk into the New England Credit Union (NECU) in Moree, NSW, and ask for advice on rolling over a super fund and you […]
Adopting ethical business practices is about more than just sleeping well at night; it also makes good business sense. Domini Stuart talks to business owners who regularly take stock of their ethical obligations, and finds that doing the right thing can also be profitable financially. In the late 1980s business ethics took a dive. For […]
With the skills shortage raging, finding the right employees is more crucial than ever – Cameron Bayley looks at how you can upgrade your recruitment process, whatever your budget. In the current skills shortage climate it seems the real winners are potential employees. But if SMEs take a positive approach to improving their recruitment process, it […]
