Small businesses are currently in a unique position over large corporates. During the last decades of the 20th century and even the noughties, it felt almost impossible to compete against large corporates. The bigger the company, the deeper the pockets and the greater the brand presence. Their scale and capabilities meant they did not need […]
Earlier this month, Telstra released the results from a survey which found the majority of small businesses aren’t using social media.
Is your marketing getting the results you want? If not, it might be due to one of a number of common mistakes that business owners make when it comes to their marketing.
Attaché Software have released a new publication entitled ‘Bullet Proof your Business: Debtor Reduction Strategies’ to help businesses reduce the impact of outstanding debts and increase working capital. The publication is available to businesses free of change and comes with a Debtors Ready Reckoner chart to help businesses evaluate outstanding debtor days, along with a […]
With the financial crisis stressing everyone out, and banks declining funding to small business, financial advisory firm Prosperity Advisers are urging SMEs to ‘stress test’ their business.
With new technologies making the workforce increasingly mobile, it’s important for small businesses to be able to stay connected wherever they are. Cloud computing allows business owners to do just that, saving time and money, whilst improving productivity. To remain competitive, small businesses need to be available to respond quickly and work together whether in […]
A new survey commissioned by Westpac and conducted by TNS, has found that business women are less optimistic about the economic downturn that their male counterparts. The survey of financial decision makers in small and medium sized businesses found that 60 percent of women are less confident in their ability to successfully manage their business […]
As banks are increasingly tightening credit, Australia’s largest non-bank provider of cash flow finance, Scottish Pacific Benchmark (SPB) is offering finance for small businesses who may be struggling to find the working capital they need. With more than $50 million available to new clients, SPB’s cash flow finance allows small businesses to draw down against […]
Small business owners are often faced with the challenge of producing superior marketing collateral whilst at the same time keeping printing costs under control. Well produced marketing collateral in colour can help deliver a lasting impression on prospective customers and this can make a difference in closing a sale.