The definition of ‘suggestion’ according to the Cambridge Dictionary is to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider. Whilst there is nothing earth-shattering about the concept of making suggestions, business owners who recognise the value of other people’s input and implement their suggestions where appropriate have greater levels of… Read more »
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Shaun Broughton, Managing Director, APAC at Shopify, explains that the retail landscape is rapidly evolving, with business-to-business (B2B) sales representing a key growth opportunity for merchants in 2024. Worth an estimated US$7.7 trillion globally, the market opportunity is more than double the size of DTC, and Australia alone is estimated to reach AU$45.7 billion by… Read more »
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Cars are among the most frequently provided benefits to employees. Unfortunately, if the car is available for the employee’s private use, that means that the employer will be liable for Fringe Benefits Tax on the taxable benefit provided, at a rate of 47 per cent, writes Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communication at H&R… Read more »
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As a small business, it’s vital to keep up with the latest tactics to help your business thrive and grow, especially in these tough economic times. What better way than to learn from experts in business growth, social engagement, online selling and more – all free and accessible from anywhere? Enter, Reboot 2024. The City… Read more »
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A free digital masterclass is showing small businesses ways to protect their profit margins while the prices continue to soar. No-one knows better than small business owners exactly how challenging it is right now to keep the lights on and the doors open. In the current economic climate, where rising supply chain costs, labour expenses… Read more »
For many small business owners, choosing a payment provider is like going to the mechanic with no knowledge of cars, writes Chris Dahl, Co-CEO, Pin Payments. The plethora of options, technical jargon, and pricing complexities can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Likewise, payments can consist of differing fees, rates, and options, which people are… Read more »
Are you one of the many entrepreneurs lying awake at night, plagued by the myriad concerns of running a business? You’re not alone, writes small business legal expert, Shalini Nandan-Singh. In the dead of night, when the world is quiet, your mind can become a breeding ground for stress and anxiety over your business’s… Read more »
Whether it’s in a boardroom or on an unsolicited cold call, we all know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a pushy sales pitch. While this ‘hard sell’ tactic has its time and place, it runs the risk of pushing your customers away – regardless of how great your product… Read more »
Nick Brogden, the founder of Earned Media, shares advice on why building an engaged online community can help turn your brand from a simple startup into a household name. Community building has always been one of the main factors determining a brand’s success. While the structure of a brand community has clearly evolved through the… Read more »
Establishing an online presence has evolved from being seen by some as a luxury to instead being used by many businesses as an essential tool in their day-to-day operations. If you’ve ever contemplated selling online but hesitated due to concerns about costs, it’s time to dispel those worries, writes Suzanne Mitchell, Australian market lead… Read more »
Online, social media management and content creation are key to grabbing and keeping people’s attention when scrolling on social platforms, so it triggers me when someone says “Just throw it up on socials.” writes social media expert Emily-Rose Hills. There’s no just throwing things anywhere, thank you. What you may assume is grabbing an… Read more »
The goal of every founder, business leader, or salesman is to double (or triple) their sales and skip the monotonous processes, writes sales expert David Fastuca, cofounder of the Growth Forum. But with various hats to wear, it can be hard to create a repeatable sales process that allows you to focus on what… Read more »
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