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How one exporter beat the high dollar and cracked the US market
Byron Bay company Refreshed Lemon Myrtle has started exporting to the USA and Mexico, with a novel licensing deal that made the high Australian dollar irrelevant and took the hassle out of exporting.
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New government plan could make it much easier to recover bad debts
One of the mooted reforms to insolvency laws could help to stop bad debts which accrue when companies deliberately put themselves out of business.
How social media helps you battle big brands
The internet and social media make it easier than ever to connect with customers, says Robert Maroszek, and you can cash in and take on the biggest brands if you follow his seven social media best practices.
Business confidence up
Europe may be melting down but in Australia business confidence is going up to levels not seen since before the GFC according to two new surveys. Add a comment
Knickers down for Valentine’s Day
Sales of clothing and intimate apparel will bottom out this Valentine’s Day, says IBISWorld, as spending on other romantic experiences climbs. Add a comment
Bookie posts odds on Facebook float
Bookmaker Tom Waterhouse has posted odds for the amount of money Facebook's float will fetch.
Gina Rinehart on regulations for SMEs
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, is making news for her family feud and media ambitions. But what makes her tick as an entrepreneur? We’ve found some speeches that shed light on Gina Rinehart’s business philosophies, including a belief that SMEs are over-regulated.
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Meetings association bans bad PowerPoint
Meetings and Events Australia, a not-for-profit organisation "dedicated to fostering professionalism and excellence in all aspects of meetings management" has banned PowerPoint at its annual event.
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Footy fight shows how cloud computing can kill your business
Yesterday's court decision allowing Optus’ TV Now service to continue operating shows why you need to rethink cloud computing before someone uses it to kill your business. Add a comment
Five hidden logistics costs to watch out for
In his first blog for My Business Walter Scremin, General Manager of the OnTime Group, looks at five areas that could trip you up when you're budgeting for logistics.
Myer's Christmas 2012 plans revealed
Can you recruit elves or a magical station master? If so, we have got an amazing business opportunity for you as Myer looks to refresh its 'Santaland'.
Weekly data dump – Australia has more businesses than ever before says the ABS’ latest data
Even the GFC couldn’t stop business growth, say new Bureau of Statistics data, as Australia has 58,619 more businesses now than in 2007.
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