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So you think you don’t negotiate? Essential tips for small-business owners
Knowing your desired outcomes will guide your negotiation strategy and keep you focused during the process.
Australian business travel almost doubles global average as ‘bleisure’ travel rises
Australian business travellers spend almost double the global average of nights away on work trips at six nights on aver...
Labour productivity of small businesses keeping pace with larger businesses
The productivity of small businesses is affected by slower sales performance and fears of skills and labour shortages.
Australia’s best and worst cities for start-ups revealed
Regional cities beating out capital cities is seen as an indication that while capitals are attractive, a higher cost of...
Worsening economic conditions impacting female small-business owners particularly hard
The high cost of doing business has long been the major pain point for female small-business owners, alongside issues fi...
Sole traders facing declining revenue and job uncertainty after two-year upside
Only 56 per cent of sole traders in March 2024 felt secure in their jobs, falling from 61 per cent in October last year.
How do I find the right consultant to help grow my business?
Once you are clear on what you wish to achieve, then it is the consultant's job to convince you that they can meet your ...
Salary transparency: deciding if it’s the right strategy for your business
Employers might be surprised to hear that 65 per cent of job seekers are still willing to apply for a role they're inter...
Report urges Melbourne city retailers to embrace ‘twilight trading’
Melbourne CBD foot traffic has increased 35 per cent after 6pm as people head into town to enjoy retail, food, and enter...
Majority of SMEs confident about their business health
Four in five small businesses feel that they are well-placed to meet their financial obligations in 2024.