Mastering the art of selling
Don't know how to market your creations? Designers learn the art of selling from business-savvy mentors.
case studies, coaching/trainingInnovation plan unveilled
The Victorian government details a $300 million innovation plan, including $185 million for business.
government grantsGrants & Resources in Starting your business
Green-car fund to hurt economy
A $500m plan to build green cars may not reduce greenhouse emissions.
Venture group laments new deal
Venture capitalists are mourning the loss of a federal innovation program.
strategyPartnership to help designers
A new partnership between the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Woolmark will open doors for designers.
business travel, coaching/training, import/exportHorse flu havoc shows plan need
The equine influenze outbreak underlines the need for small businesses to plan for the worst.
government grants, strategyMining new export markets
Breaking into new export markets requires considerable funds to cover new expenses, writes Alyson Warnock.
business plan, cash flowGrants & Resources in Growing your business
Taking it for granted
Now is a good time to find out about the government grants available for small business.
government grantsGetting Way Funky in the US
Way Funky founder David McLean knows it takes more than cute koala clips to get noticed at a US trade show.
case studies, government grants, import/exportGrants & Resources in Managing your business
Still here, come hell or high water
Victorian tourist operators are fighting hard to combat the belief fires and floods have wiped them out.
business plan, government grants, marketingHorse flu jabs on the way
The NSW Government may offer financial support to the racing industry as vaccinations are prepared.
business plan, government grantsGhost shares for staff who walk
Offering phantom shares can be an efficient way for SMEs to woo and retain their senior talent.
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Innovate to get consumers to spend
Innovator: With all of the horror stories of recession and retrenchments going around, it's no wonder...
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Hard times in business can give you that push you need to get things done that maybe should have been done from the start. Bu... more - Steve Brady on Innovation review delivered to government:
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