Australia has always been a nation of ‘small business’ with entrepreneurs key to the health of the ecosystem. The plucky Aussie spirit and ‘can-do’ attitude means that this business sector is one of the most dynamic growth areas of the Australian economy writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. Small business, big impact… Read more »
Supply chains can be complicated in the best of times. Even ordering a cup of coffee can easily pass through four or five hands by the time we receive it from our local cafe, writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. The process would typically include harvesting, roasting, ordering, distribution and eventually delivery… Read more »
Team culture is vital when you are trying to bring together a group of people to work towards a common goal. We see this often in team sports, where the underdog that plays ’as one’ beats a team of superstars playing as individuals, each with their own agenda. This principle can be applied to business… Read more »
As the end of year ‘resolution’ season is upon us, many look to 2021 as a year full of opportunity. Many business leaders and entrepreneurs use the holiday season to take stock of the year that was and plan for the future. But how can you make effective plans that drive real change? And how… Read more »
From lockdowns to e-commerce booms, retailers have had a challenging year in 2020. As we approach the end of the year busy season for retailers, many questions remain over how this holiday period will compare to those of previous years, writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. It’s all about perspective The outlook… Read more »
We’ve learned a lot this year. Businesses have had to deal with numerous challenges brought on by lockdowns, health concerns and remote working. We have seen businesses shift focus or completely rethink their business model. A third of the country’s working population had to adapt to the working from home reality – with mixed results,… Read more »
Consumer expectations change constantly and as new technologies become ingrained in the way we live and work, our interaction with businesses changes too. For example, it wasn’t long ago that ‘tap and go’ payments were uncharted territory. In 2019 four out of every five payments were contactless writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle… Read more »
Many early eCommerce sceptics believed that online shopping would have limited appeal, as there was no way to replicate the level of personalised customer service offered by an in-store sales assistant, and for many high-touch businesses this may still be true, writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. However, millions of eCommerce customers… Read more »
While the popularity of eCommerce was already climbing, the current environment has taken it to new heights., writes Jason Toshack, General Manager ANZ at Oracle NetSuite. In 2019, online shopping increased by 17.2 per cent year on year in Australia, and this growth looks set to continue as people look to purchase a wider variety… Read more »
As economic changes took effect and social distancing rules were put in motion in early March this year, businesses across the globe had to act quickly to adapt to a ‘new’ world. Those that were able to move quickly not only managed to ensure a level of business continuity, but were generally able to keep… Read more »
Australian businesses are facing one of the most challenging times in the last century and one many didn’t see coming. Following a long and devastating bushfire season earlier in the year, businesses are now having to adapt to the realities of a global pandemic. This not only means short-term business priorities have been turned on… Read more »
Tennis fever is sweeping the nation, with this year’s Australian Open in full swing. Players from around the world are vying for the top spot, as eager spectators look on to see who will walk away as Grand Slam champions. The training, preparation and resilience needed to play on the world stage is not dissimilar… Read more »
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