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franchisees, franchisee

Franchise sector optimistic about 2021

New research reveals that improved trading conditions are boosting many areas of the franchise sector although retail fo...

Three ways the stock market could be impacting SMEs’ profit margins

SMEs engaging in cross-border trade need to understand the relationship between the stock market and currencies as they ...

The Yiros Shop’s first franchisee welcomed into the fast food business

The Yiros Shop's first franchise store will join the existing seven company-owned outlets in the Greek street-food chain...

The recession: an opportunity or threat for SMEs?

Thanks to their agility, some SMEs kept their doors open by pivoting their business model, while others have kept afloat...
back-paid, cafes, food and drinks

Deliberate underpayments incur penalties for cafe

A judge has decried the fact that that two Melbourne cafe operators showed no contrition for underpaying 73 staff member...
mentoring

Mentorship the key to success for women in business

Research reveals that women-to-women mentorship plays a key role in women considering starting their own business and cr...
supply chain financing, supply chain management

Whys and wherefores of supply chain finance for smaller businesses

Supply chain finance products need to be streamlined and automated, with an emphasis on fulfiling the particular needs o...
job candidate

Don’t avoid that difficult conversation with unsuccessful job candidates

Delivering bad news to job candidates is difficult, but it's unfair not to give them the respect of follow-up communicat...
brick and mortar online, online store, headless commerce, e-commerce, technology

The valuable lessons COVID-19 has taught business about technology

Retailers are realising the importance of technology in dealing with the challenges caused by the pandemic by helping th...
modern slavery act

The impact of the Modern Slavery Act on small business

Modern slavery is a problem in Australia, with an estimated 15,000 people working in slave-like conditions in this count...