Tag: Small Business

The Australian economy is at an interesting period of transition.

Despite the platitudes about being the backbone of our economy, small business often has very little input when it comes to policy development. Instead, big business, with its deep pockets, has the resources to ensure the issues that concern them get in front of decision makers — starting with employing ex-politicians to lobby government on […]

With input from Australian entrepreneurs and investors, the Crossroads report by StartupAUS puts forward a proposed set of solutions to accelerate the growth and maturation of the startup ecosystem.

Adopting technology is one way that businesses can accomplish this, and Microsoft Office 365 is an example of current technology that can be useful in helping businesses, both small and large.

Starting any online relationship is fraught with risk – just ask anyone who’s tried online dating. These days though, more and more entrepreneurs are finding their business partner online.

To the uninitiated, exposing your API (application programming interface) may seen counter-intuitive. However, there are countless examples of companies who have discovered the enormous value that lies in doing so.

The Tax Institute says a new inquiry into improving the tax system for small businesses must look at streamlining eligibility rules for key tax breaks like capital gains tax concessions.

This is a story ripe for a riveting Australian film or television mini-series.

Websites and social media are top SME marketing priorities, while PR and SEO come last.

One of the most common issues faced by small businesses is keeping control of the businesses finances and ensuring that the business continues to be profitable.