Businesses often face various challenges and problems that require innovative and effective solutions. However, finding the right solution can be difficult and costly, especially if the business relies on external consultants or experts. A better alternative is to tap into the internal talent of the business, which can offer valuable insights and ideas for problem-solving. In this article, we will explore how businesses can identify, engage and empower their internal…

The 2023 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards have announced the winners of their prestigious program, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of female entrepreneurs across the country. The awards, which were held on Saturday 23 September at a gala event in Sydney, recognised 62 outstanding women who are leading the way in various fields and sectors, from construction and agriculture to online retail and disability support. A pioneer of…

The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector is a key battleground in the upcoming election, as finance leaders from the major parties face off in a debate tomorrow. The SMEs are concerned about rising inflation, interest rates, crime, and compliance costs, and want to see more support from the government. According to a new survey, most SMEs are dissatisfied with the current Labour government and favour National as the party…

CNI and CCPIT sign MoU to establish the Council The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and the China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Nepal-China Business Council. The MoU was signed by CNI President Rajesh Kumar Agrawal and CCPIT Vice-chair Zhang Shaogang in Beijing, China, on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The signing ceremony was held on the occasion of…

The British Business Bank (BBB), a state-owned lender that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, has announced a pre-tax loss of £147.3m for the year ending March 2023. This is a sharp decline from the previous year, when it made a profit of £604.8m. Impact of Covid-19 and market fluctuations The BBB attributed its loss to the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the volatility of…