#Research
What is causing Australian workers to be unproductive?
Meetings are causing workers to be unproductive.
Research: The benefits of using contract staff
Using contract staff is becoming more popular.
Six steps to securing grant funding
Top tips to score a grant.
Research: 52% of employees are distracted by mobile at work
Research shows that employees check their phones up to ten times a day.
What are the benefits of the new overseas GST?
How can small businesses leverage the new GST laws?
Businesses are earning $2 for every $1 spent on innovation, Commonwealth Bank study finds
Innovations implemented by Australian businesses over the past year have contributed $110 billion to the economy, according to research undertaken by the Commonwealth Bank The second annual CommBank Business Insights Report, which looks at innovation practices and performance of companies with two or more employees and an annual turnover greater than $500,000, indicates that businesses […]
Holidays without work a “luxury” for many operators, says Xero Small Business director
Small business owners are increasingly embracing the 80:20 travel trend, whereby 80% of their holidays are reserved for leisure with the remaining 20% dedicated to work, according to Xero’s Travel Habits Report. Key findings from the report, which compares the travel habits of 400 working Australians and 400 small business owners, include: 48% of business […]
Your product won’t charm consumers forever: what are the skills needed to move it forward?
We all have products that keep us coming back for more. For you, it might be a simple fitness app like Strava, Instagram’s endless feed of engaging photos, or your flashy Beats by Dr Dre headphones. What these products have in common is their addictive nature – and that they’re not addictive by chance. Businesses […]
SA Govt engaging commercialisation pros to transform research work into tech start-ups
The South Australian Government will spend $2.4 million over four years on generating at least 14 tech start-ups from work being undertaken by universities and research organisation According to Manufacturing and Innovation Minister, Kyam Maher, the South Australian Rapid Commercialisation Initiative (SARCI) will see commercialisation experts drive license deals between the research sector and industry, with […]
B2B transactions in Australia’s small business ecosystem worth $204 billion, report suggests
New research suggests transactions between small businesses in Australia are worth $204 billion per year. Commissioned by American Express in support of Shop Small Month, which ends 30 November, The Economy of Shopping Small: Custom Counts report reveals small businesses in Australia source goods and services from 4.4 other small suppliers each month, with an average monthly spend […]
Workplace culture holding back SMEs
A new report by Microsoft has revealed almost 70 per cent of the country’s SMEs are not reaching their potential because innovation is being stifled by workplace culture.
Australia “stalling out” in digital innovation
Australia is stalling when it comes to the digital revolution, according to a number of top academics and even the government’s own independent report commissioned last year.
Battle of the Sexes: Chitchat matters more to men
In business, it’s both customary and polite to engage in a few pleasantries before diving into negotiations. However, it seems men have more to gain than women when it comes to honing their chitchat skills.
Two in three Australians unaware NBN switch is compulsory
The first National Broadband Network (NBN) connections have now gone live in sections of rural Australia – yet some two thirds of the population have no idea the transition is compulsory.
Choosing a franchise that’s future proof
So you’ve decided to make the jump into the world of franchising… Now all you need to do is chose the perfect business from more than 1,300 franchise systems operating in Australia. Piece of cake, right?
Half of small business owners will rely on pension
Half of Australia’s small business owners will fall short on retirement savings, and one in four anticipate they will need to rely on the government pension in later years.
Improve brain function by reading a novel this weekend
As new research shows, there’s also an added incentive for making time for that crime thriller or best seller.
The secrets of an exceptional customer experience
Delivering exceptional customer experience is increasingly recognised as an important means of driving competitive advantage.
Present yourself in the best light
As online shopping keeps cutting away at the bricks and mortar pie, it’s become more important than ever for retailers to enhance the customer experience.
Risky business for Aussie entrepreneurs
The majority of Australian entrepreneurs are risk takers and competitors, according to new research.
China the new frontier for international Australian SMEs
Considering trading opportunities with China, many Australian SMEs may view the market as almost exclusively an exporter. Yet new research reveals the reality is in fact quite the opposite.
Decoding a great customer experience
We all want our customers to be raving fans. To refer us their friends and loved ones and generally be advocates for what we do. It is commonly thought that the key to generating raving fans is to give them an amazing customer experience.
Crucial part of a productive day? A nap
You’ll accomplish more if you give your body sufficient downtime.
10 census statistics that help with B2C marketing
No matter what your industry or what product or service you are selling, you can never know too much about your target market.