According to recent PwC analysis commissioned by Google, SMEs have the potential to access an additional $49.2bn in output over the next 10 years by making better use of technology. Commenting on the $49.2bn figure outlined in the Small Business: Digital Growth report, PwC economics partner, Jeremy Thorpe said “that’s how much the Federal Government […]
Three months after the 2015 Budget announced a $20,000 tax break to small businesses, Tim Reed, CEO of MYOB, provider of business management solutions, shares his professional view with Dynamic Business on the effect these budget measures can have on the Australian small business community. Commenting on the $20,000 tax break, Mr Reed said “small […]
If you’ve been involved in sales and marketing on any level, you have probably heard of the sales and marketing funnel. A visual way to depict the process your customers take from lead to conversion, your sales and marketing funnel is more than just a pretty picture. If you want to get the most out […]
One good idea breeds another – is what TuShare founder James Chin Moody could say about his new venture, Sendle, a revolutionary door-to-door delivery service. TuShare, a marketplace where those unwanted space robbing items can find their way to a new home, was founded upon partnerships with delivery services who made getting items from A […]
A three-day festival is due to take place in Sydney that aims to address an urgent need for innovation in Australian business. Sound like a good cause? Well, that’s not all – all proceeds for the event will go directly to Cure Brain Cancer Australia. SWITCH FESTIVAL will take place 27-29th of August at the University […]
The Australian SME market is undergoing an exciting change with more options available to business owners looking for alternative finance solutions to the ones offered by the big banks. However, the Australian Alternative Finance Industry has been flooded with inexperienced entrants mainly from offshore institutions offering quick fix cash loans to Australian SME owners without […]
Bigstone Capital, a start-up Australian loan market dedicated to small business, and The Interface Financial Group (IFG), one of the North America’s largest alternative finance sources for small businesses have signed a deal to deliver a flexible invoice finance product funded by peer-to-peer market platform. As a result of the collaboration, a range of funding […]
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has introduced an Australian Small Business White Paper renewing its call for a state-backed loan guarantee scheme for small business. The paper was launched at a special event in Parliament House on Wednesday, 12 August and makes a number of key recommendations. IPA chief executive officer, Andrew Conway said […]
Customer service is a simple concept to grasp. Serve your customers well and they’ll come back, don’t serve them and they’ll go elsewhere. Despite the simplicity the latter is happening. Business is embracing self service to reduce overheads leaving frustrated customers to do all the work. I’m horrified that by 2017 it’s predicted two thirds […]
In an environment that encourages new start-ups, more of us are finding the motivation to ‘bite the bullet’ in an attempt to carve a successful future from our own passions and skills. From fitness and hospitality to retail, technology and many more, there is a diverse range of new businesses out there – all driven […]
