Leveraging Digital Radio and Podcasts to Attract Customers and Strategic Partners
In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are continuously seeking innovative ways to attract customers and strategic partners. One of the most effective yet often underutilised methods is leveraging digital radio and podcasts. This strategy not only broadens your reach but also positions your brand as an industry leader. Companies like Ticker and Profile for Media offer exceptional opportunities to [...]
PROFETS – 7 Elements of Highly Effective New Businesses
If you are you a business owner, adviser, new product or innovation manager, or someone with an idea for a new business, then Day 2 of the GET the Edge program is for you. Learn about new opportunities emerging due to new technologies and market disruptions and what you need to do to maximise your chances of success with [...]
Improving Revenues and Profits for Practice Owners
Invitation to an upcoming webinar. This webinar will be available in the on-demand library on BusinessAdvantage.online®. For more information about webinars, visit Small Business Australia. Running a successful practice involves juggling numerous responsibilities, from managing staff to ensuring client satisfaction. Amid these duties, two aspects stand out as particularly crucial: cash flow and finances, and profit improvement. [...]
The Importance of Daigou in Attracting Chinese Customers
In the world of global commerce, few phenomena have had as profound an impact as the rise of the daigou (代购) market. Originating in China, this practice involves purchasing luxury goods and other items from overseas on behalf of Chinese customers, often to circumvent domestic tariffs, acquire authentic products, or obtain items unavailable in China. The daigou system has become [...]
How a single photo turned a dying town’s fortunes around
Here’s a heartwarming – and revenue-raising – story for all those tourism and retail businesses that are doing it tough, and desperately looking for ways to boost cash flow.As many as 1,000 Chinese tourists a day are descending on the remote Mallee town of Sea Lake in north-west Victoria. They’re not enticed by the town’s services – there aren’t many [...]
Navigating Business Expenses with Business Advantage Membership
Running a business is an exhilarating journey, but it's not without its challenges. One of the most significant hurdles that business owners face is managing expenses. From operational costs to employee salaries, the financial pressures can be overwhelming. To mitigate these challenges, businesses constantly seek opportunities to save on expenses while maintaining efficiency and growth. One such opportunity is the [...]
Enhancing Leadership and Development with a Business Advantage Membership
Running a successful business involves more than just managing finances and operations; it requires effective leadership and continuous development of your team. In today’s competitive market, business owners and managers must invest in resources that help lead and develop their people. One way to access these valuable resources is through a Business Advantage (BA) membership, which offers a wealth of [...]
Improve Your Google Ranking and Attract Local Customers for Free
In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for any business. One of the most effective ways to attract local customers is by improving your Google ranking. Higher search engine rankings make it easier for potential customers to find your business online. But how can you achieve this without spending a fortune? One of the best [...]
Coaching Services to enhance your Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
Leading and developing people is a cornerstone of successful business management. Small Business Australia (SBA) understands this, offering comprehensive coaching services that are designed to enhance leadership skills, improve personal effectiveness, and will streamline the processes of recruiting and training employees. This article delves into the unique coaching programs offered by SBA and explains why these services are invaluable [...]
Which Technologies Should Businesses in Australia Use to Attract and Sell to Chinese Customers
Introduction The Chinese market, with its expansive digital landscape and tech-savvy population, presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses worldwide. For Australian businesses, leveraging the right technologies is crucial to penetrate this market effectively. This article explores the primary technologies that can help Australian businesses attract and sell to Chinese customers, focusing on social media platforms, e-commerce solutions, payment [...]
Digital Business Cadets – supporting your digital transformation
Small Business Research shows that two in every five businesses need help with digital aspects of their business but don’t have the skills to implement or in some cases the funds to hire an expert. The Digital Business Cadets program is a joint initiative between Small Business Australia and the Institute for Advanced Business Studies to skill young people in the [...]
Get featured on TV with Ticker News
MEDIA EXPOSURE Does your business or brand have an engaging story to tell or a unique point of view that you want to share with Ticker NEWS’ growing Australian and international audience? You could be the next expert Ticker NEWS is searching for! Australia’s premier news streaming network is looking to interview business owners and experts involved with business, [...]
NAB Business Fit
New Year, New Career Opportunities, New Skill’s PodcastNAB Business Fit PodcastRecently I was able to sit down with Andrew May to discuss the small business and career opportunities emerging since the Pandemic started with a focus on how to rapidly build skills and adapt careers and businesses. Listen to the episode Building improved Mental, Emotional and Physical HealthNab Launches Business [...]
Keeping Well and Buying Local
Team Small Business Australia Announced and New Partners WelcomeKeeping Well and Buying LocalWith Victoria now open, the Foundation Partners of Small Business Australia’s Keep Well and Buy Local movement are accelerating their support. Comprising NAB, Australia Post, Telstra, News Corporation, SNAP and PEXA, over coming months any small business in Australia can access support to move their businesses forward.Full details [...]
Five ways to reinvent your business
Attracting customersFive ways to reinvent your businessDuring these challenging times for SMEs, there are five key areas small business owners should focus on to help ensure their survival:Find new trends that are growth areas, such as in local tourism, health and senior servicesDetermine how much of your old business can be done profitably onlineExplore what needs customers have that you [...]
Small Business Australia’s media appearances
Sky News with Chris Kenny Television interview Aired: May 27, 2020Discussing the impact of small businesses reopening with restrictions with Chris Kenny from Sky News. Brand Builders: The strategy of brand, collaborations and partnership Television interview TickerTV with Trevor YoungAired: June 3, 2020Exploring the strategy of brand collaborations and partnerships on ‘Brand Builders’ [...]
Are you missing out on government grants?
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, governments at all levels – federal, state and local – are releasing a host of new grants. While JobKeeper has got a lot of publicity, many local councils are rising to the challenge and offering support that your business may be eligible to receive. (For example, Whitehorse City Council has just released some fantastic [...]
‘Buy Local’ and help small businesses rebuild
With small businesses all over the country dealing with the challenges and uncertainty of rebuilding, it’s never been more important for us to support our local small businesses. Small Business Australia has created the ‘Buy Local’ campaign to remind everyone that we can all have a huge impact on whether small businesses live or die. All it takes is to pick [...]
Aussie startup International Rehabilitation Institute sets up in Nanjing
Despite the coronavirus, there are still plenty of business opportunities with China. The International Rehabilitation Institute (IRI) recently participated in a Virtual Signing Ceremony as part of the Nexus Start-up Competition. IRI was one of ten winners from Melbourne, offering tremendous access to the Chinese market. Visit International Rehabilitation Institute
