If proof was ever needed that Aussies are rookies in romance, an analysis of retail data by Square has revealed the typical consumer spends more on their mums for mother’s day than they spend on their Valentine. The global payment technology company found that not only do Aussies purchase 60% more flowers on Mother’s Day, the average national spend on […]
Cashflow is the lifeblood of any business and more SMBs have been destroyed through cashflow issues than from any other cause. The last thing you need is to be stressing about whether you have enough cash to pay your own suppliers when you should be running your business. So, you’re not ready to hire an […]
New research by MYOB highlighting the financial and emotional toll late customer payments are having on SME owners has prompted the cloud accounting provider to renew calls for federal government and big business to implement a solution. The company’s latest SME Snapshot, revealed 77% of business owners had been impacted by late payments. Notably, 35% […]
Thanks to the rise of powerful and affordable ecommerce tools, Australian businesses can easily go global from day one. [Note: This article is the fifth in a multi-part series by Chris Dahl, providing guidance on setting up an ecommerce business. Read Part 1: Commerce Success Begins With Laying Solid Foundations, Part 2: Commerce partners: who’s right for you?, Part […]
New contactless payment technology, which launches in Australia today, enables small businesses to quickly and securely accept tap-and-go cards, mobile wallets such as Apply Pay and Android Pay, and chip cards. Developed by global payments technology company Square, the contactless + chip card reader is available online at square.com.au for $59, with free shipping nationally. […]
These days our mobile phones are an extension of ourselves – we access them for almost everything. With so much time dedicated to the small screen in our hands, it makes sense for start-ups and entrepreneurs to consider launching online-only businesses. There are a number of benefits of being solely an e-commerce operation, particularly from […]
As with any online activity, running an ecommerce business can leave you exposed to a variety of risks. Before you launch your new venture, take some time to understand the risks of selling online, and how best to deal with them. [Note: This article is Part 4 in a seven-part series by Chris Dahl providing an […]
Partnering with the right suppliers will give you a head start in running an efficient ecommerce business, potentially saving you thousands of dollars each year. [Editor’s note: This article is the second article in a seven-part series by Chris Dahl of Pin Payments, providing an essential guide to setting up an ecommerce business. Read part one: Ecommerce Success […]
It’s time: you’ve found the perfect opportunity, written your plan, and forecast your financials for the next year. You’re finally ready to get your ecommerce business up and running. But how? [Editor’s note: This is the first of a seven-part series by Chris Dahl of Pin Payments providing an essential guide to setting up an […]
The minimum wage in Australia has now risen by $16 per week, a result of the annual wage review decision that came into effect yesterday.
