Nov 10, 2021 | Big Red Group | 0 commentsUnity is a powerful thing, particularly in business. Partnerships, alliances and acquisitions can create significantly more value, deliver new opportunities and bring much stronger offerings to the market for all stakeholders. When each partner brings a specific set of skills and […]
Day: 2 January 2022
Business groups urge the government to fund rapid COVID-19 tests for SMEs
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Mika BaumeisterYajush GuptaDecember 21, 2021Small business groups have once again urged the federal government to fund free or subsidised rapid antigen tests (RAT) to ease the financial burden on SME owners. “In October, we called on governments to offer funding for small businesses to […]
Will wages shift in 2022?
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: Dan Burton on Unsplash Heidi HeckDecember 22, 2021In the second half of 2021, Australian wage growth clawed its way back to the notoriously low pre-pandemic rate. As the country faces simultaneous reports of labour shortages, job shortages and mild inflationary pressure, what will […]
Pensioners may help ease staff shortages for SMEs
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Egor MyznikYajush GuptaDecember 28, 2021The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has urged small and family businesses to hire people of all ages during the holiday period. Businesses of all sizes in every industry are experiencing the worst skill and labour shortages in […]
Business Growth Hacks
Jul 22, 2021 | Entrepreneur Life | 0 commentsHaving worked with many business owners over many years, I’ve found there’s a key differentiator between achieving incremental versus exponential growth. True business growth requires a mindset shift and a simple question – What are you doing today to create growth for your […]
Xero Small Business Index shows SMEs boom in the lead up to Christmas
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Freestocks on Unsplash Heidi HeckDecember 23, 2021Xero’s Small Business Index has moved into above-average territory for the first time since July 2021, showing small businesses are beating the lockdown blues.November’s Index rose by an impressive six points. This increase indicates small businesses have […]
Small Business Exit Strategy
May 25, 2021 | 1. Entrepreneurship | 0 commentsKerrie Richards Founder of Merino Country has been manufacturing and marketing merino products for more than a quarter of a century. In this first episode of Handpicked podcast, Kerrie (who considers herself a small business owner and manufacturer) bravely asks the questions […]
Australia’s pandemic-hit charity industry is going all-digital after facing unprecedented demand
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Australian National Audit OfficeYajush GuptaDecember 29, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on the non-profit sector. Research from Salesforce.org has revealed that 78 per cent of Australian non-profit organisations will only exist and operate virtually within the next three years, and 33 […]
Australia to review local news outlets
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Bank PhromYajush GuptaDecember 27, 2021Australia’s regional news services will be the focus of a new Parliamentary inquiry into how local media outlets are faring in the digital age. According to a survey, Australians living in regional communities are far more likely to seek information […]
Brand Building
May 31, 2021 | Podcast | 0 commentsNo business journey is linear. Building a brand whilst staying true to purpose, and remaining customer focussed is the role of any start up entrepreneur. Yet investing in systems and people to allow for scale can be challenging. Also as founders at some […]