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Aussie SMBs tap into Hong Kong growth

The tax-free port in Hong Kong and the city's world-class logistics facilities have enticed businesses from across the g...
deleting, storage, paper trail

Why it’s time your small business ditched the paper trail

Cloud technology now makes it possible for you to do away with the cluttered paper trail in favor of more organised stor...
Pressure of Christmas

Christmas not always merry for small businesses

If Christmas 2019 is anything like last year, Australians will collectively spend around $51.5 billion between mid-Novem...

Small businesses in financial trouble urged to seek help early

Feedback gathered by the ASBFEO suggests that small businesses experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it ...
lessons

Six lessons I’ve learnt in six years running my business

Being able to grow a business in six years takes a lot of planning, passion in what you do, and learning a few lessons a...

No more free financing for clients

While having a credit insurance policy doesn't replace credit management, it complements it and frees up staff to focus ...

“Recidivist” travel agency penalised

A judge noted that the travel agency's “level of dishonesty is such in this case that I cannot be confident that they wi...

Local presence, global approach

Rapidly changing technology and increasing demand for products and services from ethical, sustainability-driven companie...
Christmas survey, shoppers, small retailers

Retailers’ Christmas Survey 2019

Survey reveals a less optimistic sentiment among retailers this Christmas season compared to last year, due in the main ...
underpayments, penalties

Food outlets in court over underpayment of teenage workers

The Cairns food outlets allegedly underpaid 18 workers, including teenagers, almost $14,000 and provided falsified or in...