Running a small business is time-consuming, everyone knows that, but it’s the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities that nobody thinks of which can really chew away valuable hours. Here are some top tips for how small business owners can make a few simple changes within their businesses to save their time and their money 1. Don’t… Read more »
With Telstra switching off the 3G network and the rollout of 5G services continuing, are Australia’s business owners ready for the next generation of tech? A report by Samsung Australia and Tech Research Asia suggests not only are Aussie businesses eager to embrace the next-gen mobile tech, they already understand the business benefits faster connectivity… Read more »
In good news for business sentiment, Prushka Fast Debt Recovery reports the number of businesses winding up is on the decline. Applications to wind up decreased by 8 per cent in the July to September quarter with only 940 businesses issuing notices to wind up during the three month period. Victoria remains the state with… Read more »
Catch up on today’s headlines. Here’s the news you need to know as a small business owner on Friday, October 25, 2019. Rockpool faces Fair Work over alleged wage theft and time sheet tampering Celebrity chef Neil Perry’s Rockpool Dining Group has come under investigation by industry watchdog Fair Work following union allegations the company… Read more »
It was 2015 and Hangatu Wyld was searching for cufflinks for her soon-to-be-husband Sean to wear at their wedding. Despite trawling the internet and hunting through jewellery stores, Hangatu couldn’t find anything in Australia that suited his personality. “So I thought, okay, well there’s a gap in the market there,” says Hangatu. The savvy marketer… Read more »
Here’s a sobering thought if you own a bricks and mortar business: 73 per cent of Australians made a purchase online in 2018.¹ In fact, eCommerce equated to over $27 billion in sales.² While this is still only one-eighth of our total retail sales, small businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve may… Read more »
Brad Sherringham Managing Director of the newly formed Global Governance Initiative suggests recent widespread business failures in Australia and New Zealand has highlighted skills gaps within our business leaders. According to Sherrington, more than 90 per cent of business leaders in Australia and New Zealand are untrained in corporate governance, meaning they often lack the knowledge… Read more »
Check-in on the news that matters to small business owners as we unpack today’s headlines. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, October 24 2019. Westpac remediation and misconduct costs to hit $2billion Finance analysts are tipping Westpac’s remediation costs following the fallout of the Royal Commission are set to hit $2 billion as… Read more »
Amazon is bringing its popular Subscribe and Save program to Australian customers giving them the flexibility to subscribe to receive deliveries of everyday necessities. The program offers consumers a 10 per cent discount on purchases as well as free delivery. Thousands of products are now available as part of Subscribe and Save across everyday household… Read more »
Grab your daily dose of headlines as we unpack the news that small business owners need to know on October 22, 2019. WA families choosing between eating and electricity Rising electricity prices are causing more Australians to choose between putting food on the table or their electricity. WA electricity retailers Synergy and Horizon have reported… Read more »
Find out all the news that matters to small business owners as we deliver today’s headlines in bite-sized chunks. Catch up with the news you need to know on Monday, October 21 2019. Cash Converters to cough up millions in a class-action suit Cash Converters has agreed to settle a class-action suit brought against the… Read more »
A report by ZenDesk has found small businesses are winning over the hearts and minds of consumers over their big business counterparts thanks to great customer service. The report,Big Expectations, Small Businesses: What Customers Want”, reveals small business owners that provide a personalised service are coming up trumps with customers.
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