As the Coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak continues to evolve, we want to share with you some tips and recommendations to keep your business healthy.

We live in interesting times, retail wise. Maccas has now added Deliveroo to Uber Eats delivery service. Since October 2019 you can also have your booze delivered by Uber Eats from Liquorland.

In most buyer-seller relationships it’s the customer who “shoulders” the risks around whether a product or service will suit their needs. They must make their purchasing decision based on a range of factors and, if the product or service purchased does not ultimately meet their expectations, they lose out.

Ecommerce is booming worldwide and, in Australia, there’s no exception. Last year, we as Australians spent a total of A$28.6 billion on online shopping. As of January 2019, online shopping is responsible for 9% of Australia’s total retail sales.

As a director, or executive of a company, nothing will keep you awake at night like a good crisis!

Success in selling depends on targeting your marketing to the appropriate market/s to reach potential customers who want or need your product or service.

Referrals are the most prized type of lead and are viewed by many as an outcome of the business doing its job. Referrals are also usually a faster path to revenue and have one of the lowest acquisition costs.

There comes a time in the life of most entrepreneurial companies when the founder/owner decides to reassess his or her role in the company and considers bringing in a “second in command.” When done properly, says TEC speaker Steve Coffey, this process offers a host of benefits to both CEO and company, setting the stage for a stronger management team and a new level of growth for the business.

Over the past couple of years the #MeToo Movement has been a phenomenon which has rocked institutions and companies with claims of sexual harassment, in some cases over many decades.

Cryptocurrencies have long struggled with mainstream adoption. However, early this month, recognisable retailers such as Nordstrom and Wholefoods started accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, thanks in part, to its inclusion on the Spend mobile wallet app.

The number of Australians aged over 65 is projected to more than double by 2054-55, with 1 in 1,000 people projected to be aged over 100. In 1975, this was 1 in 10,000.

Manufacturing has always made an important contribution to Australian economic development and, despite the modern day challenges, Australia retains a highly competitive manufacturing sector.