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For decades, the tendering game ran on settled rules. Incumbents held the advantage. Big suppliers had dedicated bid teams. Everyone else made up the numbers. In the past two years, generative AI has ... -
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Go In With a Purpose Attend each event with a clear target: Meet three strong connections Reconnect with two people already in your network Find one potential referral partner Make one valuable introd ... -
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According to Mckinsey, 60% of surveyed consumers would be willing to pay more for products when employee safety and no child labour are guaranteed. This is the same proportion of consumers who are wil ... -
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Australia's governments and biggest corporates buy almost everything, and they publish exactly what they want, how they'll score you, and when to show up... -
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Being small is an advantage here Large corporate partnerships are typically slower. Procurement, brand approvals, three months to sign off on one day of volunteering. You don't have that problem. You ... -
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Procrastination in a leader doesn't stay contained to one person's to-do list It stalls everyone around them, and a growing body of research shows it does measurable damage to teams, culture, and perf ... -
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We support 900+ local businesses of all sizes, and our business community is well nourished with 40 events per year covering both networking and professional development. We’re focused on helping our ... -
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Who Is Business Chamber South? If you run a business in the St George or Bayside region and haven't come across Business Chamber South yet, you're missing a useful ally. The Chamber grew out of the Hu ... -
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Like many professional service business owners, I wore every hat. I was the lawyer, the marketer, the salesperson, the HR manager, the bookkeeper and, at times, even the IT department. If something ne ... -
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Why AI Alone Won't Grow Your Business We've been using AI in our own businesses since November 2023 — not dabbling, using it daily, the way you'd use a spreadsheet. And here's what surprised us: the b ... -
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I recently came across an interesting use of AI in the pool industry. Pool builders in the US are now using AI to scan satellite images to find homes that don’t have a pool, but do have backyard big e ... -
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Why Networking Matters More Than Ever Networking today is far more strategic than simply meeting new people. It helps individuals and organisations broaden their reach, strengthen their reputation, an ... -
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Home-Based Business Expenses If you run your business from home, you can likely claim some of those costs as a deduction. There are two types: running expenses and occupancy expenses. Running expenses ... -
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Why Isolation Is a Business Problem, Not Just a Personal One Research consistently shows that social isolation impacts decision making, creativity and resilience. For founders and executives, the stak ... -
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Effort Sets the Conditions for Results In the early stages, effort produces the conditions for results long before it produces the results themselves. That delay is emotionally destabilising. We have ... -
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Why the Model Changed The move toward independent work in hair and beauty mirrors trends happening across many service industries. Professionals want autonomy over their schedule, their clientele, and ... -
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Why Networking Matters for Small Businesses For small business owners, networking isn't just about meeting people but it's about building a support system. It will help you: Extend your network beyon ... -
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Our Amsterdam show will meet the overwhelming demand from our European attendees, exhibitors and partners, and unlock opportunities for SMEs across the EU and the wider continent to grow and scale. -
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The “Back to Business” Effect Is Real Across industries, there’s a noticeable pattern every year. Projects that were “on hold until after Easter” suddenly move. Decision-makers are back at their desks ... -
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Corporate Event Experiences Are Brand Strategy in Action Corporate event experiences are powerful brand expressions. Every element, from environment to messaging and speakers, communicates your brand ... -
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What the Latest Rate Changes Mean for SMEs The RBA has signaled that rates may stay elevated for the foreseeable future. Analysts suggest another increase could happen later this year if inflation per ... -
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Brand, when strategically defined and embedded across an organisation, is not a campaign or a logo. It is a multiplier of revenue, margin, loyalty, talent retention, and long-term competitive advantag ... -
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What Payday Super Actually Means Under the current system, many employers pay superannuation once every three months. From 1 July 2026, that changes completely: Super must be paid at the same time you ... -
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Business Show Media is proud to announce the next global destination and bold rebrand of White Label World Expo, now officially White & Private Label Expo. -
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Why Events Matter for SMEs Trade shows, networking events, and industry expos offer something no digital channel can fully replicate: high-intent, face-to-face access to decision-makers. For SMEs oper ... -
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Business Show Media (BSM), organiser of the world’s largest business exhibitions, today announced the launch of its new brand identity... -
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The Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS) has been the backbone of Australia’s electronic payments since the late 1970s, underpinning direct debits and credits, and allowing businesses and government ... -
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Mindfulness at Work: Boosting Productivity, Cutting Burnout, and Enhancing Well-Being -
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Expanding abroad is exciting for SMEs, but also full of challenges. Many underestimate the complexity and face costly lessons. Here are five common mistakes when going global. -
The Rise of Real-time Payments in Australia Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP) has been at the centre of this shift. Launched in 2018, the NPP is a fast payments infrastructure that connects more ... -
SMEs often can’t match corporate paychecks, but they can build unbeatable workplace cultures. Explore strategies for building trust, rewarding effort, and inspiring teams. -
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Running an SME today can feel like a chaotic video game: too many choices, wrong hints, and surprise obstacles. Luckily, the ICCIAUS gives you the cheat codes, power-ups, and allies you need to win. -
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Scaling too early kills businesses, but waiting too long wastes opportunities. Learn the proven indicators that show your business is ready for growth, backed by insights from 20+ industry experts. -
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Getting traffic but no sales? No leads, no follow-up, and still doing everything manually? Find out the six silent killers of conversion and how to fix them fast — even if cash flow’s tight. -
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Sharon Melamed shares tips from her 30 years’ experience in the world of business process outsourcing (BPO). -
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Discover how inclusion of multicultural communities drives business wins — and five practical owner moves to unlock opportunity before The Business Show. -
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Discover how CroChamNSW is unlocking global opportunities by connecting Australian and Croatian businesses through trade, investment, and strategic collaboration. -
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From networking opportunities to tailored services, both local and international business chambers are playing an increasingly pivotal role in helping SMEs thrive. -
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Here’s what to look for and the questions to ask so you can make a confident, well-informed decision when choosing a business coach.
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