The growing importance of sustainability as a consumer issue. Are SMEs ready?
Over 1 in 3 Australian consumers strongly believe business bears a responsibility to operate sustainably and almost 1 in 5 SMEs strongly intend to make an investment to improve the sustainability of their business over the next 2 years. 1 in 4 consumers also strongly agree that sustainability has become more important to them and would choose an alternative, more sustainable product, service or brand, if available.
The holiday season shopping flurry can offer some small businesses the opportunity to prosper… and others a time to take stock for the new year. Both call for careful preparation – particularly in the current environment. NAB Executive Small Business Ana Marinkovic shares her top tips.
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Online retail sales grew strongly in October, following on from a rebound in September.
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