Investing in a Future Made in Australia: What it means for Australian manufacturers
In the post-COVID era, the need to diversify supply chains and reduce Australia’s reliance on offshore manufacturers, particularly those located in China, has been a hot topic. Specifically, much has been made of the need to reshore manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks for Australian companies, and to arrest the decline of Australian manufacturing – […]
International Trends in Clothing, Footwear, and Fashion in 2024
What’s happening in fashion? The trends of 2024 As we’re halfway through the year now, it’s a good time to reflect and acknowledge what’s going on in the world around us. The fashion industry is a big part of our daily lives and the global marketplace, with new trends emerging regularly. Trends can often dictate […]
UK successfully trials biggest four-day working week pilot; what could this mean for your business and the future of business operations?
“The economy doesn’t need us to be working five days a week any more. It was 100 years ago… but the economy has transformed since then.” (Joe Ryle, director of the 4 Day Week Campaign) Results released earlier last month from the UK four-day week trial show an overwhelmingly positive response from staff, claiming they […]
Changes to China’s Corporate Social Credit System: How could this impact your business?
The 2023 Government Work Report, released earlier this month of March 2023, has proposed to further “improve the social credit system”, bridging gaps in its implementation, the scope of data collected, and adjusting penalties for ‘good’ and ‘bad’ credit ratings. This may come with a higher risk of consequences for non-compliant business-owners and stakeholders, with […]
How To Take Your Expense Policy Global
As your business grows, you might be thinking about tapping into new regions or markets. While there’s a lot you can do remotely, you’re likely going to need a local team on the ground to realise your vision of building a global company. Along with recruiting local team members and developing new ways of working, […]
Going Global: 3 Traps for New Players
Planning to expand a business overseas is an exhilarating prospect, but the road to success is littered with failures. While it’s easy to imagine your company with offices around the globe, leading the world in your particular sector, the reality is far more gruelling. All the more so for small businesses, which typically have little […]
