#Market
A start up story: the ups & downs, how-tos and entrepreneur advice
CEO and Founder, Luke Dutton, of new product COAT shares his startup story. A lot of the time new businesses are founded out of the realisation of a gap in the market from either a personal or professional perspective. Luke Dutton’s businesses is no exception and COAT was founded when there was no product solving […]
Five top tips for freelancers to win more work online
How to score the clients you want.
MYOB sets new benchmark for online collaboration
Cloud-based business solution launches new products.
Six steps to securing grant funding
Top tips to score a grant.
Apple’s $US1tln value a “milestone”
iPhone maker’s $US1 trillion market capitalisation.
Data analysis: understanding emerging niche markets and the tribes that grow with them
Commerce rarely stands still. And online commerce is a beast in perpetual motion. We’ve all become accustomed to the idea disruption is the new norm and change is the only constant. However, beneath the seeming chaos we can still recognise patterns which help us as entrepreneurs create value. One of the most fascinating patterns to […]
Digital disruption transforming customer and employee interaction
As the world becomes increasingly more digitally connected and customers expect near instantaneous answers and action, organisations are having to become more focused and responsive to the needs of customers – and employees. To successfully capitalise on the digital disruption in the customer service environment, there needs to be a seamless connection of customer journeys across […]
What we can learn from 2014’s worst performing investments?
The horrendous market performance from oil, Russia’s rouble and bitcoin ensured that they breezed to the dubious position amongst the year’s worst investments.
SME exporters cautiously confident
40 per cent of exporting SMEs are expecting an increase in sales over the next year, according to research released by the Australian Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic).
Exporters gaining confidence, managing strong AUD
The latest DHL Export Barometer has found exporters are gaining confidence whilst learning to manage the strong Australian dollar, international competition and rising raw material costs.
What should you look for when buying a new computer?
Buying a new computer for your business can be an overwhelming decision. With so many different choices on the market, how do you decide which machine and configuration is going to be right for you? Much of the jargon and computer terminology that you hear from sales people is incomprehensible to those without an IT […]
Listening to the grey hair pays off
The perception that Gen Y is lazy, thinks they know it all, and wants everything without working hard for it, is certainly a tired stereotype. It’s also one that flies in the face of the brothers behind online office furniture business, jason.l.
Victorian couple kwenching their thirst for business
For most people, working one job and raising a family is hard enough. For David Burns and Elly Meltzer, working full time and running their beer company is all part of the daily routine. The couple were inspired to create something new while on a holiday in Morocco, where they enjoyed refreshing iced tea and […]
5 common market research mistakes to avoid
Market research is crucial to the success of a small business, but in order to implement a successful strategy you need to avoid making these five simple mistakes.
The Thriving Building and Construction Industry
The building and construction industry has become the new thriving export sector. This billion dollar industry has been fuelled by a surge in global demand combined with Australia’s reputation to deliver successfully. So if you have found a product or service that’s sure to turn heads, now is the time to jump in and take […]