Aussie consumers the most positive of all nations
Australia has the highest consumer confidence of all developed nations, a new survey has found, with optimism increasing locally for the first time since July 2010.
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Small retailers expecting a flat 2012
After predictions of dismal Christmas and New Year sales were realised by smaller retailers across the country, many say they’re expecting 2012 to be another flat year for trade.
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MYOB and Google initiative gets 30,000 SMBs online
Over 30,000 local small to medium businesses are now online, thanks to Google and MYOB’s Getting Aussie Business Online initative, which kicked off just 12 months ago.
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Don’t neglect online when it comes to customer satisfaction
Getting into the minds—and wallets—of distracted, disinterested consumers is harder than ever. While the old way of doing things can still work, don’t overlook the possibility that there is a newer—and maybe better way—of doing things.
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Costco planning two new stores for 2013
US discount giant Costco will open two new stores in Australia in 2013, after committing $140 million in capital to continue rolling out stores locally.
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The husband and wife team behind an iconic Aussie brand
This week, your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features the founders of Dinosaur Designs, design-duo Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy.
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New AGHA program to maximise SMB opportunities at industry event
The Australian Gift & Homewares Association have launched a program to help SMBs in the industry maximise opportunities presented during the Sydney Home and Giving Fair this month.
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A well-brewed retail business
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features Maryanne Shearer, founder of T2 and the entrepreneur responsible for turning a nation of coffee-drinkers into tea lovers.
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Retailers, boost sales with these five strategies
Twenty-twelve is shaping up as another tough year for retailers, so businesses in the sector should look at implementing these five strategies now to encourage customers to buy from them more often.
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ACCC called on to end Coles, Woolworths duopoly as small business suffers
As Woolworths and Coles get set for yet another price war, Food Connect and CERES Fair Food have joined forces to call on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to end the supermarket duopoly and urge consumers to support smaller, local businesses.
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