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Business trends of 2021: here’s how to thrive in the new year as a small business
As the world continues to shift with the dynamic economic environment, adopting modern technologies has become a non-negotiable for small to medium businesses seeking growth in a post pandemic era. A recent study by Lenovo found that millennials (79 per cent) are most likely to agree that their companies need to do more with newer […]
How SMEs can avoid common financial pitfalls by managing cash flow
Setting up a small business can be an exciting yet daunting experience. By the time you actually launch your business you have likely experienced a lot of uncharted waters, sleepless nights, caffeine highs and are generally left questioning your overall sanity. Trust me I know. In 2008 my brother and I started our business, Credit […]
Opportunities for SMBS to succeed in exporting
Exports are of huge importance to the Australian economy, making up 19.8% of our GDP in 2015, according to the World Bank. But success with export markets is not limited solely to the agriculture and resources sectors and nor is it limited only to large businesses. There are significant opportunities for SMBs to succeed in […]
SMBs and the need to invest in mobility
‘Mobility’ has been finding its way into companies both large and small since the 90’s, but the proliferation of smartphones and tablets has accelerated the adaptation of mobility features and services and has become a necessity for a business that wishes to remain competitive and productive. The definition of business mobility is constantly evolving as […]
The Founder doing big business by selling simplicity secures $15 million funding
Since launching in regional NSW in 2002, the Australian fintech start-up, invoice2go, has gone from strength to strength. Now, the App store’s number one invoicing app which creates more than 1 million invoices each month has received another boost to its confidence with a further $15 million in series C funding from investors. Dynamic Business […]
Digital Ready offer business free online exposure
Digital Ready is part of the Australian Government’s Digital Business Kits Program. The aim of this program is to help organisations build skills and knowledge to engage in the digital economy and take advantage of opportunities offered with information and communications technology. The online training tools offered to users completely free of charge, focus on […]
What to do when a cash crunch is coming
A business with good systems in place will know when a cash crunch is coming and will be ready for it. Unfortunately, most SMEs are not as well organised and, when a problem occurs, it tends to hit them right between the eyes.
Lessons learned: Aussie SMBs on what it takes to succeed
Of those surveyed, more than half (58 per cent) said they wished they had done some things differently to set up their business, and for millennial business owners that figure rose to 70 per cent.
Government Commercialisation Stream to support entrepreneurs
The Australian Government unveiled the Accelerating Commercialisation Stream, the final part of their $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme, on Friday.
SMBs wasting $608 million per year on paper
A new survey has shown that despite the rise in the use of technology, Australian SMBs are collectively spending an estimated $608 million on paper a year.
PayPal focuses on SMBs with loan product
PayPal has today announced the launch of Working Capital, a new loan product created to provide small-to-medium-sized business (SMBs) with access to funds via their PayPal accounts.
Poor digital literacy plaguing small business competitiveness
The Internet is the greatest tool available to any business, but the majority of Aussie business owners still don’t know how to make the most of it.
The entrepreneur taking the hard work out of bookkeeping
Silicon Valley alumnus, Tim Reed, spent 10 years in the U.S. working in a variety of online and B2B software companies before he decided to head back home to Australia and join the MYOB team.
Getting to the nitty gritty of innovation management
Innovations are often used to mark milestones in a company’s history.
ACCC releases small business report
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released its Small Business In Focus Report, looking at the contacts that small business made with the ACCC in 2012.
3 tech trends to watch in 2013
2013 is going to be a big year for communications technologies, with the further rollout of the NBN and mobile taking over search. With that in mind, MyNetFone identifies top telco trends for SMBs to watch in 2013.
How managed service IT can help your business
Using an ‘IT Managed Service’ has traditionally been regarded as an option available to large organisations but technology is evolving and having a company to manage your IT needs is much more common place for businesses of all sizes.
SME Assistance Group offers solution to Government’s Modern Award
Australian SMBs struggling to understand the Government’s ‘Modern’ Awards are now able to calculate payments using a spreadsheet based solution
Tsuki makes waves with PR solutions
Australia’s SMBs now have access to PR solutions that combine professional expertise and a DIY attitude, with Tsuki launching a range of solutions this week
Export finance agreement signed by ANZ and EFIC
ANZ and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) have signed a new agreement to assist Australian exporters with financing requirements.
Wilkinson Group kick starts SMBs
The Wilkinson Group has launched a new service to help SMBs improve their finances, with a recent survey finding that businesses are still recovering from the GFC.