Tag: SME'S

There’s no question that social media is here to stay, the only question is whether or not your business is taking advantage of these global networks.

Australian businesses are hanging back in their uptake of new digital communication technologies, choosing caution over early adoption. The results are detailed in a report for the Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) conducted by GfK Australia and published earlier this month. The report draws on a range focus group discussions with SMEs, industry leaders […]

Consumer business reviews via mobile have increased by 25 per cent in 12 months, according to a TrueLocal data report released today.

Many entrepreneurs and businesses aim for the largest possible customer base, focused on seeing a strong return based on everyday consumers, but could aiming for wealthy customers be the way to go for SMEs?

The Abbott government is soon to release new guidelines to streamline interaction between government regulators and small businesses as part of its drive to further reduce compliance costs and red tape.

Entering into an international trading relationship can appear complex and challenging to many SMEs. The risks are real and need to be carefully managed.

SMEs are expecting to see a growth in their business revenue over the next 6 months, according to findings of the inaugural Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index released today.

As small business numbers increase and more entrepreneurs look for capital, a growing amount of organisations claiming to be affiliated with the Government are looking to take your money.

Nearly 70 per cent of SMEs that spend money on innovation expect to receive a return on their investment within one year and expect it to make a significant difference to their business. The July 2014 Bibby Financial Services Barometer shows that more than half of SMEs surveyed are currently focused on innovation in the […]

Offshoring back office functions can help small businesses expand, improve customer service and free up cash for advertising and marketing campaigns. Increasingly small business owners have been taking advantage of cheaper wages in countries like India and the Philippines to offshore administrative and customer service functions. Scott Linden Jones, author and expert on global resourcing, […]