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A state-of-the art virtual and augmented reality complex is being set up in Wellington
A feasibility study for ProjectR has begun, which will include developing designs for the state-of-the-art complex, and has been funded by some Wellington-based IT and technology businesses, who are collaborating on the project.
Risk analysis applied to climate change [VIDEO]
At Anthill, we often write about future-proofing as one of those 'essentials' of business. In this video, Greg Craven talks about risk. But his agenda is far greater than merely improving a company's bottom line. Rather, he tackles a debate with potentially far greater consequences.
How customer reviews can be used to grow and adapt a business
With more and more e-commerce sites appearing,
customers are turning to reviews to determine where to take their business and
as a result, review...
James Packer back in the TV mogul game. Leon Gettler and Gary Barker discuss...
Not even a sore throat can keep Garry away from the news desk this week. He and Leon discuss the near-certain likelihood of an interest rate rise before the Melbourne Cup, as well as James Packer's surprise sharemarket raid on the Ten Network and its consequences, plus all the latest business news in this episode of Talking Business.
Australia’s most ‘remarkable’ companies go wild at the 7th annual Cool Company Awards
The Coolest Company accolade was awarded to app developer Budge for creating a way to make gaming meaningful. “When is losing fun? When charities win,” said Tuckerman.
Is your business making money? Here’s some ways to be sure
The pricing of products and services is vital to profit.
To ensure you achieve a profit, it’s vital to know the true cost of...
The Aussie independent retail sector is among best performing in the world
Research from industry-leading cloud-based point of sale software company Vend reveals Australia’s independent retailers are among the best performing in the world, ringing...
Good news on unemployment and mortgages: are you raising your glass?
In this podcast, RMIT economist Sinclair Davidson talks about the welcoming news from the latest unemployment and mortgage figures. He also looks at the interesting case of the reduction in domestic wine production, but believes that this signals a change for the better in the wine market.
One hundred days in, Ted Baillieu assesses the challenges ahead for Victoria [Interview]
In this extended podcast, Garry and Leon talk with Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu about the challenges facing his government – not least of which are the clean-up of the Victorian floods, the cut in GST funding from the Federal Government, and the delay to the regional rail project, issues he describes as “black holes” left by his predecessors. He also cites his pledge to the environment and creative measures to boost the state's sagging productivity.
Going global: Exporting 101
Most Australian entrepreneurs claim to think big from the outset. But you need more than a good idea and a broad Aussie smile to conquer the world. Bi-lateral free trade agreements are tearing down barriers, but exporters must still negotiate the vestiges of international protectionism and the rollercoaster Aussie dollar.
Melbourne beauty start-up Bellabox is on an express route to China thanks to Market...
When Melbourne-based beauty start-up Bellabox decided to expand its operations to China, it chose to use Market Engine's unique retail management platform.
How to succeed in taking your business to the global marketplace [INFOGRAPHIC]
A product or service which is attractive to Australian customers may not have anywhere near the same appeal elsewhere, so if you intend to break into foreign markets, you’ll need to have weighed up how likely it is to succeed internationally.
Talking ’bout my generation: Will Gen X become Generation X-port?
It seems like only yesterday that Bob Hawke and Paul Keating floated the dollar. Australia, the so-called lucky country, made its own luck as our leaders opened up our economy to Asia and the emerging world. Back then, baby boomers began taking their business out of ‘Fortress Australia’; trying their luck on the world stage, often in new lands that weren’t as affluent or familiar as they are today.
8 Additional Stuff You Will Have To Do To Enhance Your Online Presence.
While being on social media is important for business, it doesn't suggest you have got to air all the massive platforms.
Australian crowdsourcing start-up DesignCrowd has hit $20 million in sales and is expanding to...
Sydney-based crowdsourcing marketplace DesignCrowd recently hit a remarkable milestone of $20 million worth of payments to its designers.
Now the most astonishing bit is that...
Are these the first signs of The Great Recovery?
So how did 'The Great Recession' on Monday become "The Great Recovery' by Friday? Well it didn't, but in between the beginning and end of the week, we did have a remarkable run of good data to boost our spirits (such evidence is now better known as 'green shoots' after US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke used the term to describe a positive run of data showing signs of a possible recovery).
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.
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How Aussie SMBs can use government grants to crack into the tough Asian market
If Austrade has specifically designed a special category under this grant for marketing consultants, it shows that they understand the limitations and the challenges around breaking into an overseas market like Asia.
Is Joe Hockey on a winner with his plans to control the banks?
Commonwealth Bank raises its mortgage rate on top of the RBA’s interest rate hike. Meanwhile the inflation index for Australia is picking up. And Joe Hockey appears to be on a winner with his plans to control the banks: he and the Government are now in a game of one upmanship to bring the banks into line. Leon and Garry discuss all these headlines and more in this news podcast.
