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How freelancers can climb the career ladder post-COVID
In times of economic stress the freelancer economy expands, bringing with it new opportunities to reimagine your career. In response, millions of workers around the world began freelancing for the first time, as a way to insulate themselves against the economic uncertainty.
Growth beyond our shores: Are you are beating the odds by “e-Exporting”?
According to the OECD, Australian exports rose from 18 per cent of GDP to 21 per cent from 2004 to 2010, with a 23...
Looking to spread your wings beyond Australia? Why you should consider expanding to Japan...
The size and the proximity of the Japanese market makes it an attractive destination for Australian SMEs thinking of growing internationally.
EU tells member states not to cut on research and development
On the presentation of the first Annual Growth Survey the European Commission advised the member states not to cut on research and develpment nor education. It also set priorities and proposed ten actions to encourage economic growth.
How to rediscover fast business methods: Meet Tim Reed, CEO at MYOB [VIDEO]
I recently interviewed Tim Reed, CEO at MYOB. As we talk about in this interview, MYOB has been through quite a journey over the...
Entries now open in 2011 NSW Export Awards
The awards are open to all NSW companies that are doing business in the international marketplace. Award categories recognise the range of exports from the State and include small business, manufacturing, information and communications technology, services, and agribusiness.
The lost interview with Steve Jobs: a must watch for every entrepreneur [VIDEO]
It still seems a little impossible to believe that Steve Jobs died just over two years ago.
Regardless of what you think of him as...
Meet Sportsnet Holidays, 2010 Anthill Cool Company Award Finalist [Global Growth Award Category]
In 1998, Australian entrepreneur Rob Cecconi heard some friends were having a tough time getting tickets to the Daytona 500 NASCAR race in the U.S. Cecconi poked around and learned Australia had few travel agencies that booked trips to sports events. Game, set, match. Sportsnet Holidays was born.
Read this in Jay-Z’s voice. 99 problems but expanding into Asia ain’t one…
When 99designs, the world’s largest graphic design marketplace decided to expand in Asia, they were not joking.
With the launch of a new site for...
The Great Escape – How Australian exporters survived and even thrived in the GFC
It was widely predicted that 2009 was going to be the year that hit the first world economies the hardest when it came to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). And for many it did just that. Australia, however, managed to weather the worst of it. Tim Harcourt reports on Australia’s strong export industry and showcases some shining examples of Australian exporters growing in these turbulent times.
Having expert skills makes the hard look easy, almost too easy [VIDEO]
So, it's nearly Christmas. And, whether that matters to you or not, it's a time of year that creates some very unique forms of...
Disruptive Aussie fintech Douugh expands in the U.S., exports its financial wealth platform
On a mission to democratise banking and build the autonomous future of money management, Douugh is a consumer technology company that offers an AI powered financial wellness banking platform, delivered through a SaaS subscription model.
How to beat life sucking time bandits [ACADEMY COURSE]
Most effective business builders are governed by an internal clock -- an internal sense of urgency -- that pushes us forward and compels us to achieve outcomes beyond the average mere mortal.
The downside is that we never feel like we've achieved everything we wanted to at the end of any given day. And time-sucking distractions can send us into a funk of frustration and rage.
In this short tutorial, James Tuckerman shares the techniques and processes that he has used to largely 'outsource' his working life -- how he goes about removing annoying, rinse and repeat tasks from his daily workload.
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How to export like an expert
To maximise your export opportunity and increase your chances of success, it's important to focus your mind on what you want to achieve. That way, you'll have a clear vision to plan for and work towards.
So, where to begin? Here are three steps to help you export like an expert.
Jonathan Boymal on housing stats, lending finance and Japan
Talking Business is a podcast review of the Australian economy, presented by seasoned business journalists Leon Gettler and Garry Barker, produced in association with the RMIT College of Business. In this podcast, RMIT economist Jonathan Boymal talks about falling housing stats and lending finance. He also looks at the durability of Japan's economy and how it may impact Australia in light of the tsunami and rebuilding efforts.
Looking to spread your wings beyond Australia? This is what you should expect in...
Efic director Andrew Watson discusses how 2016 will be a mixed year for the world economy and the significant export opportunities that exist for SMEs
How to build the right culture in your startup [VIDEO]
Startups and work culture go hand in hand.
But, if you've ever worked in a corporate environment, you'll know that it's not just a business...
4 ways Australian businesses can make the most of China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA)
Although the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement may make your goods more affordable as a result of the elimination of tariffs, this won’t be enough to attract and retain Chinese shoppers.
Talking Business Analysis: Are consumers growing more frugal?
RMIT economist Jonathan Boymal talks about interest rate rises, retail figures and falling building approval data. He sees evidence of high consumer confidence, but also observes a degree of risk aversion and cautious selectivity in the spending habits of consumers.
New Aussie brand has it in the bag, crowdsourcing luxury on Kickstarter
Fancy building a global brand from scratch? What if we threw language barriers, different work cultures and new tax regulations into the mix? Sydneysiders Alex Herlihy and Chloe Vandervord have done just that. The intrepid duo recently launched luxury leather bag line ECEL – from Buenos Aires, no less.
