New research released in the September Australian ARA Australian Retailers’ Index* reveals SME retailers are cutting back on costs but spending more on advertising in a bid to drive sales. Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Executive Director Richard Evans said retail SMEs were more concerned about the current economic climate than any other sector and with sales falling they were adapting to the new conditions. “With a drop in sales and profitability and increasing concern... ...Read more »

The City of Sydney is looking for the best of the best in small and medium businesses and is now calling for nominations for the 2008 City of Sydney Business Awards.Small and medium businesses have contributed to the City’s 50 per cent growth in economic activity over the past decade and helped secure employment for more than 210,000 workers. “With more than 20,000 small and medium businesses operating in the Local Government Area, the City of Sydney is committed to supporting businesses... ...Read more »