Our innovation special takes a look at what Australia's small and medium business should be doing to make their business stand out from the crowd.
Cover: Protecting Intellectual Property, Innovation Incentives, Business Innovations
Feature: Employee Share Ownership
Protecting Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is the core of many businesses these days. But what exactly is IP, and how can you identify, protect, and maximise its value? Tony Ward looks at these issues and the crucial aspect of timing—when it is too late or too early to protect intellectual property.
If your business is innovative and suitable for export, there are many federal and state routes to assistance. We take a look at programs that reward innovation and can speed up the export learning curve.
Employee share ownership plans are no longer reserved just for large, publicly listed companies. As Rebecca Spicer discovers, they can be a useful tool for any business wanting to attract, retain and motivate staff.
Corporate credit cards can increase internal controls, reduce finance and administration time, and provide extended credit terms and cash flow benefits. Tony Markwell reports.
Though laptops still don’t challenge all the benefits of a desktop computer, the gap will continue to narrow, and for mobile workers a laptop is the way to go. Helen Bradley looks at differences between the stay and go versions, and what new-breed computers will offer soon.
With an innovative idea and a commitment to making a difference, Linda Lowndes is changing the lives of people from all over the world with her Microskin system. Rebecca Spicer tracks the highs and lows of this journey to entrepreneurial success.
