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Looking to cross more borders? Here are essential tips to grow your export business
‘Knowledge is power’ as the old saying goes, and this could not be truer for businesses that export into international markets.
Many clients I work...
The rise of the ‘techountant’: how tech is changing the role of accountants in...
Accounting is not what it used to be. The industry is but one of many across the world whose professionals must innovate, adapt and evolve to stay afloat in a world saturated with new and ever-evolving technology.
How can business commercialise digital technologies
At Beca, our industrial clients are in the midst of a significant transformation thanks to digitalisation. Industry 4.0 gives manufacturers and mining...
5 tips for women entrepreneurs to succeed in the business world
If you are a female entrepreneur, you might feel as though you are at a disadvantage. You may struggle to find mentors, or you may walk into meetings where it is assumed that you are a subordinate.
Opportunity and timing the entrepreneurial key for Australian green energy leadership
It is no secret that Australia is extremely fortunate to be located among the greatest renewable energy resources on the planet with its unique combination of solar, wind, tidal and geothermal energy.
Sweden is cashless? 5 trends driving digital payments (we’re seeing in Australia)
Do you miss the good old days of cash only? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, data tells us those days are gone.
Here are 5 great tips on how to build business resilience in a climate...
It’s also critical to understand that contracting in fear is the worst response a leader can have to an economic crisis. In order to build business resilience, it’s time to push hard and get aggressive with your marketing spend.
Will robots take over? How automatisation will influence different jobs [SPONSORED]
Even though technology is an amazing invention, it sure has downsides. Automation will streamline operations in different sectors, but it will displace many jobs as well.
Six tricks to facilitate companies kickstart their DevOps transformation journey
The quest for new approaches to software development is continuous and has seen many companies gravitate from the waterfall model to agile development and DevOps.
How ESG initiatives impact business value
Organisations across the board are increasingly looking at their corporate responsibility and the benefits that come from taking a position on environment, social and [corporate] governance (ESG).
Hospitality post-COVID: How to remain profitable with restricted customers
Through careful consideration and planning, businesses can start to rebuild steady profits during the transition back to ‘business as usual’.
Four crucial considerations to keep in mind when designing & creating a catchy website
Creating a catchy website is not only about aesthetic design but also about functionality and excellent performance. The website should be user-friendly, easily accessible, easily located, and engaging.
New Aussie start-up puts people, not managers, in the driving seat of their careers
My Career Capital is a new online platform set to disrupt the status quo of performance and career management to empower employers, employees, freelancers, and job seekers to track, manage and plan their career growth all in one place
Here’s how to go about establishing a strong online presence for your business today
Online marketing is pivotal to success in today’s business arena. The pillars of the online persona are social media, business websites, and blogs. Note that they must work hand in hand in order to spur maximum results.
Don’t get taken for a ride by masqueraders, here’s how to spot a wantrepreneur
It feels to me like the so-called mentors, disingenuous startup advisors and pseudo entrepreneurs are cheating the guys who have actually been in the trenches - and charging a premium for their empty advice.
5 great tips to keep in mind on how to make the great leap...
Founder of Sharley Consulting and Co-Founder of personalised shopping app, Shop You, Emma Sharley made the switch from corporate to start up a few years ago. Emma shares her experience and her top five ways to seamlessly make the transition from corporate to running your own business.
Startup accountant or suburban accountant? Who does your business need?
The "suburban accountant" may be fine as far a plain personal tax return goes but when addressing the complexities of scaling an innovative business – a boutique startup accounting firm already in the space is likely to be the better route.
Old technology and death-by-meetings: Why the Australian workforce is losing the productivity battle
Organisations of all sizes, from large multinationals to burgeoning startups, are spending boatloads of cash on solutions aimed at simplifying collaboration...
Here’s how to make modern mentoring work for you in 2019
Mentorship is more than just a buzzword – it can be a key ingredient to success, whether you’re a one-man start-up, a...
Why you should consider developing systems and software in-house from scratch
Of course, there are always pros and cons to developing your own systems. The obvious con is simply having the time and resources to design and build an entirely new system from scratch.
