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Don’t let the dream turn into a nightmare: a profitless business is no business at all. By Andrew KentPotential owners, when reviewing busi…

The Federal Opposition has finally unveiled its draft industrial relations plans ahead of the election, and business had better be prepared …

Hype may have its place, but not in franchising. In fact, the less excited potential franchisees are, the better. Who needs the hype!A cou…

If you’re thinking about undercutting the competition, make sure it’s not your blood you eventually slip on. Irrational competitionBeing un…

Using a virtual reality headset to help patients manage pain has had some impressive results, but its applications are much more far-reachin…

It’s cherry blossum time in Japan, and time for Australian exporters to take some ripe pickings.   The Bank of Japan has ended its fi…

SMEs are usually faced with a conundrum when it comes to the business of number-crunching. Are the services of a bookkeeper or an accountant…

Is sales training worth the bother? Not if sales management is not up to it. What impact does attending a sales training program have on…

JIM DOWNEY from JP Downey & Co has the answers. “How do I know if my company has real cash flow problems?”Jim Downey answers: Most busi…

US productivity out of Australia’s reachAustralia will probably never reach the productivity levels achieved in the US, and it is unrealis…

Sumo Salad made a big hit with its web video viral marketing campaign. Founder Luke Baylis tells JACQUI WALKER how it all came about. By Ja…

A new way to make TV advertising on the cheapTelevision advertising is expensive. Too expensive for most SMEs, but it reaches mass audiences…