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Research: Last minute Christmas shopping is a thing of the past
Shoppers are changing their ways.
Low pay for Uber, rideshare drivers
New report reveals Uber drivers are being ‘ripped off’.
Australia’s most trusted brand announced
Supermarket giant comes out on top.
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Local SMBs view customer base as best way to grow
Latest research on SMBs and technology.
Amazon’s impending entry into Australia is forcing SMEs to adopt innovative technology
Three in four SMEs (76%) have invested in technology over the last 12 months to boost their innovative capacity, according to research undertaken by cloud accounting provider MYOB. Other key findings from MYOB’s latest Business Monitor, which involved a survey of more than 1000 business owners and directors, also found that: Almost a third of […]
A permanent $20,000 instant asset tax write-off for businesses tops SME wishlist, MYOB finds
Seven in ten small businesses want the $20,000 instant asset tax write-off to continue past 30 June, this year, when it is due to expire, according to accounting software provider MYOB. The latest MYOB Business monitor, a bi-annual survey of more than 1,000 small businesses, asked operators what policies they would and wouldn’t vote. MYOB […]
SMB confidence climbs to a five year high
Small and medium business (SMB) confidence has risen to a five-year high, largely due to an improved economic outlook, according to the latest Sensis Business Index survey. The views of 1,000 SMBS were captured by the Index, which is released by Sensis each quarter. The latest survey found that 60% of SMBS are confident while […]
Older workers struggle with tech: myth busted
The belief that older workers struggle more with technology than their younger colleagues has been debunked by the result of a Dropbox survey look at tech usage and adoption in the workplace. The survey had participation from 202 IT decision makers and 500 information workers, defined as someone who uses mobile computing and/or a desktop computer or […]
SME sector divided on digital disruption
While Australians have increasingly integrated new technologies into their everyday lives, the SME sector is still testing the water when it comes to embracing digital disruption, according to mid-tier accounting and business advisory firm Bentleys. The latest results of The Voice of Australian Business survey, Bentleys’ bi-annual survey of SMEs across Australia, show businesses are evenly split in terms of […]
SME dissatisfaction with fed govt support increases: MYOB Business Monitor survey
The current federal government is more popular amongst SMEs than its predecessor but an increasing number of business owners are dissatisfied with the Coalition’s support, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor The bi-annual national survey of over 1,000 SME operators revealed that since being elected to power in September 2013, the Coalition government has […]
SME owners losing personal time to EOFY prep
Small business operators are working weekends and nights to organize the paperwork necessary to meet their EOFY obligations, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor – a bi-annual national survey of over 1,000 SME owners. “Many operators are making significant personal sacrifices over and above running their day-to-day business, making EOFY not only stressful but […]
SMEs pessimistic about economy but start-ups forecast revenue growth: MYOB survey
Despite federal election promises of greater support for SMEs, businesses owners remain pessimistic about the Australian economy, with two in five expecting it to worsen in the coming year, the latest MYOB Business Monitor revealed. The bi-annual national survey of over 1,000 SME operators found that 42% believe the economy will decline over the […]
Converting words into cash: tips from 3 copywriting pros
Writing your website’s copy can be one of the most frustrating, time consuming and difficult tasks for any business owner. How do you know your words will resonate with your target customers? What’s running through your customer’s mind as they land on your page? This article features three of the best copywriters in the business; […]
Nurses great, car salesmen not so much: Survey
92 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over consider the nursing profession to be the most ethical and honest of professions, while those in the business of selling cars remain the least trusted.
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.
Pessimistic outlook for small business: ACCI Survey
The latest Small Business Survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has revealed the nation’s small businesses are expecting a difficult year ahead.
ACTU survey reveals dissatisfaction with Government, internal ACTU contest arises
The ACTU has today released the findings of a new survey, revealing a large number of Australians are dissatisfied with living standards and the direction Government policies are taking the country.
Win at iPad mini and help us understand your SME
Complete this quick survey to help us understand what your biggest challenge is when managing a small business, and one lucky respondent will win an iPad mini!
Temporary employment not what it once was
These days not only are temporary work contracts more common than ever before, but it’s often the work-mode of choice for employers and employees alike.
Entries open for Best Places to Work 2014 survey
Businesses are invited to take part in the 2014 Best Places to Work in Australia survey. Run by Great Place to Work, the survey rewards and seeks to improve workplace culture. Great Place to Work also helps organisations identify, create and sustain better workplaces through the growth of high-trust workplace cultures. Some of the 2013 […]
Consumers hungry for more on mobile
There are no excuses left for not making your business mobile friendly. Whether it’s a mobile-optimised website, an app, or online commerce platform – you’re missing out on customers if you’re not mobile.
COSBOA fears for small business owners’ health
The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has expressed concern about the health of small business owners Australia-wide following a recent survey by Telstra Business that found more than half will be spending the holidays doing work.
False holidays for half of small business
Almost three in five Australian small business owners (55 percent) will work during the Christmas/New Year holiday break and more than one in three (36 percent) will not take any time off.