Ryan Williams, Author at SmartCompany

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Your business can’t cost-cut its way to prosperity. But here’s another option

In times of downturn, it’s even more important to stick to fundamental business practices, remain vigilant when operationalising opportunities and be humble enough to adapt, advises Ryan Williams.

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Budget 2024 wishlist: Small business measures that can help drive growth

Ryan Williams says if the budget can fulfil this ‘wishlist’ for SMEs, it will create a more supportive economic environment for small and medium-sized companies that are currently experiencing tough times.

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How SMEs can get ready for 2024: Three megatrends to consider

2024 promises to be just as economically turbulent as 2023. These are the key trends that SMEs should expect will influence the economic environment in 2024.

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The most important questions to ask when buying or selling a business in a downturn

What factors should businesses look at when they are deciding whether to acquire another company, or sell themselves in today’s economic environment?

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A recession may be on the horizon. Here’s how Australian SMEs can prepare for it

With some analysts estimating the risk of recession in Australia over the next 12 months at 50%, here's how SMEs can best protect themselves.

Half of Australia’s GDP: Why the budget should focus on SME growth

SMEs represent 99.8% of all businesses in Australia, contribute half of the GDP, and are critical to the nation’s economic prosperity and diversity.

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Preparations for 2023 are underway. Here’s what your SME can do to start the year on the right track

What are some trends that will fade away in 2023, and what should SMEs still expect to be a feature of the economic landscape?

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Marketing can help SMEs recruit and retain employees. Here’s how

By making the HR recruitment function more marketing centric, SMEs can clearly communicate the company’s mission, what the culture is like and attitudes to support systems.

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Five measures SMEs can take to mitigate the effects of inflation

For SMEs that have weathered the pandemic and are trying to get back into growth mode, inflation couldn’t come at a worse time.

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