Trent Innes, managing director of Xero, shares his top tips to kick off the new financial year right! Start today The word ‘budget’ can turn small business owners into a tailspin with the reputation of being overwhelming, complex and boring. But at the heart of it, there are just three broad sets of figures to… Read more »
Okay, so you’re not an eight year old accidentally left in the attic, as in the original movie, but if you’re an entrepreneur working from home, there are still steps you should take to get the most from your freedom. The topics of health, wellbeing, exercise and nutrition are all subjects covered in a plethora… Read more »
With the arrival of Amazon Prime set to cast a very long shadow of rising expectations over the Australian consumer landscape, brands across the board are going to have to work harder to gain and maintain the satisfaction and loyalty of their customers. Providing a meaningful customer experience is no longer a nice to have,… Read more »
The Association for Business Psychology defines business psychology as “the study and practice of improving working life. It combines an understanding of the science of human behaviour with experience of the world of work to attain effective and sustainable performance for both individuals and organisations”. Behavioural scientists suggest by having a basic understanding of what… Read more »
So, you have a side hustle and you’re thinking of making it your full-time gig. Before you make the leap here’s what you need to know about starting a small business. From Uber drivers to freelancers to cleaners spruiking their wares on Airtasker, it seems just about everyone has a side hustle these days. But… Read more »
Adopting digital transformation can be good for business. Recent studies show investing in new tech saves small business both time and money by improving productivity. Is it time you considered an upgrade? NAB’s Moments That Matter whitepaper reports that one in ten (12 per cent) SMEs are in a constant state of expansion and suggests… Read more »
Founder of global startup invoice2go, Chris Strode, reveals why taking a future smart approach is crucial to small business success. Change isn’t easy. As business owners, however, we need to be flexible and ready to adapt to an ever-changing market. Procrastination may seem easier in the short term, but in the long run, putting off… Read more »
Andrew Klein, director of Spike Presentations; a communications expert and presentation pro, explains why ‘telling not selling’ is integral to small business success. About 10 years ago when Skype and video-conferencing technology really took off, I recall hearing doomsayers predicting the end of the conference industry. The commonly asked question was “Why would people gather… Read more »
Move over SaaS, there’s a new player in town. PC as a Service (PCaaS) is transforming the way small businesses facilitate their tech needs by providing a one-stop-shop bundling hardware, software and support together. With cash flow a major issue for many small businesses, PCaaS makes good business sense by combining hardware, software and support… Read more »
Imagine a world where your laptop is constantly connected. Where you flip open the lid, login with your fingerprint and bam! You’re ready to go anytime, anywhere! Always on, always connected laptops are here and they’re ready to take the world by storm. Forget about those painful minutes as your computer fires up its system… Read more »
If your idea of Augmented Reality (AR) is confined to Pokemon Go, it’s time you had a re-education. Whilst AR is yet to become ubiquitous in the retail space, more and more retailers are turning to the technology to give their stores and brands the edge. Retailers are always searching for new ways to display… Read more »
Join David Koch on the couch as he interviews business experts and business owners, sharing real-world stories and sound advice on how to reach for success with your small business. Podcast 3 In this week’s podcast we discover how to keep your business safe from cybersecurity threats, chat with fashion impresario Evan Sturrok and discover the… Read more »
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