Leading online small business lender OnDeck is urging business owners not to pin their hopes on the support of family members or turn to personal credit cards this January to meet the cash flow needs of their small business or to clear debt but seek out alternative lending options instead
A new e-commerce platform aims to bridge the gap between consumers and Australian farmers by allowing Aussie meat lovers to purchase their lamb direct from the farmer. The PDLmarketplace has been developed to lamb aficionados with quality assured Prime Dorper Lamb directly from Australian farmers. PDLmarketplace Project Director, Joe Barnewall says the advantages of an… Read more »
Lakes Entrance local, Tenille Bull, has found a way to contribute to the long-term futures of many tourist-based businesses in the East Gippsland area suffering from the current bushfire catastrophe with the creation of a virtual shopping site: ‘It’s My Shout’. Bull says rebuilding the tourism of bushfire affected areas is a priority for many… Read more »
While the festive season provides plenty of opportunities for people to catch up with family and friends it is also the time of year that can prove taxing for your mental and physical health. The added stress of the end of year deadlines, family celebrations that remind you of past dysfunctions, increased alcohol consumption and… Read more »
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to Australia, both socially and economically. From hip independent retailers and tech entrepreneurs to sustainable farmers and ‘destination cafes’, Australia is home to 2.1 million inspiring small businesses. The new year is a significant time for them as it presents an opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months… Read more »
As technology continues to disrupt workplaces and industries, understanding and keeping abreast of the latest tech trends will be key to keeping staff motivated while giving your business the jump on the competition. So, what are the tech trends to watch out for in 2020? From Ai to machine learning, the rise of 5G and… Read more »
There’s a revolution going on in the workplace as more employees are demanding better conditions that take their wellness into account. After all, we spend a third of our lives at work, so doesn’t it make sense to include a wellness strategy as part of your working day? While wellness used to be the mainstay… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has raised concerns with proposed changes to the Banking Code of Practice set to go into effect in March 2020, suggesting some changes are unfair to small business owners, leaving them unprotected. “The ABA claims it has implemented the Royal Commission recommendations but it has… Read more »
Melbourne startup Pod & Parcel is taking their compostable coffee pods global, announcing they are launching into the US. The coffee pod business was first launched in Melbourne in 2015 with an aim to bring sustainable barista-quality coffee to coffee lovers around Australia. Alarmed by the number of pods going to landfill, founders Ben Goodman, … Read more »
No doubt, every Small Business owner reading this article is looking into their crystal ball to try and decipher what 2020 will bring. There’s never any certainty, but we all have the power to do some predicting. However, it only works if we exercise our minds and really think things through. We need to put… Read more »
Small business owners are lagging behind in their adoption of cloud accounting solutions according to fresh data from MYOB. 41 per cent of accountants and bookkeepers surveyed revealed more than half of their small business clients still rely on paper documentation rather than using electronic services. The accountants reported that despite the prevalence of cloud… Read more »
Holly Cabarrus is on a mission: to replace one million plastic bags by 2024. Concerned by the amount of plastic waste accumulating from her daily trip to the bakery, the Central Coast mum opted to make a bread bag to carry her purchases. Out of this act of sustainability, Cabarrus has launched a business that… Read more »
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