As one of the world’s largest economies, Japan’s economy holds great potential and opportunity for Aussie exporters. Fast facts: * Market size of 127 million people * Japan is Asia’s largest economy, and is the second largest economy in the world. * In 2005, Japan’s GDP made up 10 percent of the world’s economy, second […]
Exporting is a complicated business, especially with different tax traps waiting in every country. The most common mistakes include failing to protect Australian assets, lack of compliance with local country tax rules, and entering into an arrangement with an unreliable local agent, says Merv Burton, William Buck tax services director. “Many businesses are not aware […]
The recent Businesswomen’s Trade Mission to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, sponsored by the NSW government, has been hailed a success. Louise Denver reports back on the jam-packed event. The multi-talented party of 25 women, many of whom were the CEO or MD of their own business, were led on the trade mission by NSW Minister […]
Have a niche business, but not sure how you’re going to sustain your business in the long run? Here’s how you can fend off competition, and sustain your niche business, once and for all. Many niche business owners start out as frustrated consumers, disappointed by the absence of a product or service in the marketplace. […]
Managing a fleet of cars goes beyond just the car itself. We sift through some of the fleet management tools needed to efficiently manage your fleet, and help you save on running costs. Fleet management is not easy for small and medium businesses, especially when competing with the big end of town. But tools such […]
As every smart business owner will tell you, your business is only as good as your team. So how do you lead and manage a productive team? We sit down with John Buchanan, former coach of Australia’s most successful cricket team, for his team management tips. Hailed as a coaching legend, John Buchanan led the […]
SMEs need to know how to comply with privacy laws that protect personal information. Here’s a guide to privacy clauses, so your business meets its legal obligations. With the evolution of the information age and the constant development of new technologies that enable invasion of privacy on unprecedented levels, privacy law has become one of […]
Data security is becoming ever more complex. SMEs can outsource IT security to experts who can come up with cost-effective security solutions to protect your business. Advancing technology is a double-edged sword. On the one hand you have more sophisticated tools for doing business and you can operate globally with relative ease. On the flip […]
Compliance with anti-money laundering laws is now a necessity. The laws aim to protect Australia’s financial system, so read on to make sure your business is compliant with anti-money laundering laws. The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (the AML/CTF Act) was introduced on December 12, 2006. Implementation of the provisions of the Act […]
Profits, or an environmentally-friendly business? It doesn’t have to be a choice. How, you ask? Read on and find out all about profitably running an environmentally-friendly business. Your business asset, should you choose to protect it, is the environment in which we live. And while you may never have thought of the ecosystem as a business […]
