We gathered a panel of industry leaders and business experts to give us their view on how the new Rudd Government is going to effect SMEs. As you’d expect, there were plenty of contentious ideas being thrown around.
The myriad of issues facing a business leader is greater than ever, however the key is to prioritise and be realistic about what you want to achieve in 2008. Below is a short overview of what trends to expect over the next year, with eight top tips.
When it comes to assessing the financial health of your business, an important, but sometimes neglected, part of the equation is the nature of your customer relationships. For SMEs in particular, it is whom these relationships are with, and on what terms, that can have a huge influence on your financial situation.
With increasing interest rates, fluctuating petrol prices, drought, lagging trade payments, and the credit crunch, planning for business challenges is a must for SME survival. Here’s your guide to expected business hardships, together with some expert advice to ease business conditions.
These days, organisations need an internet service provider (ISP) if they want to stay in business. However with telecommunication companies offering a plethora of package deals, it can be confusing to know which Internet provider to choose. So whether its DSL, ADSL, mobile broadband, or 'fixed wireless' internet, we offer you advice on your data cap, rates, connections fees, and understanding the fine print on your contract so you're not taken for a ride to what may seem like an attractive deal.
