It's Lean (Not Mean)
The vast majority of Australian Businesses are being overcharged for basic services. Shelley Dempsey meets a team of cost busters who can help you whittle waste without losing face.
Think of ways to save money in a company and th . . . Published In:
Business Express Date Published:
3rd July 2003 Author:
Shelley Dempsey
The Franchise Supermarket
Our four featured franchises are examples of the many enterprising systems that have found a niche providing support to Australian businesses and individuals. With over half a million small businesses operating in Australia, the serv . . . Published In:
Franchising and Own Your Own Business Date Published:
1st May 2003 Author:
Ros O'Sullivan
Looking after the cents
Experts estimate that 90 percent of Australian businesses are overspending on day-to-day expenses, by as much as 75 percent in some cost categories!
Looked at the operating costs of your business lately. You might be su . . . Published In:
National Accountant Date Published:
30th April 2003 Author:
Fred Marfleet
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El Observador Date Published:
10th April 2003 Author:
American Dream beckons foreign-based Franchisors
U.S. franchise companies have become an integral part of the international economy, buoyed by foreign consumers' enthusiasm for American goods and services. But for the most part, it has been a one-way street, with franchisors from other . . . Published In:
Franchising World Date Published:
1st April 2003 Author:
Polly Larson
Power charge
Managing corporate energy costs is becoming increasingly complex as opportunities open up at a time when the country's energy industry is rationalising into fewer but larger retailers offering total energy packages.
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CFO Date Published:
20th December 2002 Author:
Simon Segal
Lack of Vigilance can harm the bottom line
The easiest way to lift profits is to cut the fat out of costs
Cost cutting and profit increases can amount to much the same thing if handled correctly. Cost cutting does not necessarily mean the slashing-and-burning of budgets on . . . Published In:
National Australia Bank Newsletter issue 3 2002 Date Published:
15th December 2002 Author:
Fred Marfleet
Expense Reduction Analysts
It's hard to believe, but up to 90% of Australian businesses are overspending on everyday items. Not only are they paying too much some are paying up to 75% too much!
Expense Reudction Analysts (ERA) scrutinises the small costs i . . . Published In:
Dynamic Small Business Date Published:
15th December 2002 Author:
Stuart Finlayson
Stress-free travel deals
Travel management has moved beyond traditional techniques that focused on negotiating discounts. Scott Blume, CEO of TQ3 Travel Solutions, part of the Flight Centre Group, finds the highly competitive travel deals are well handled. "It i . . . Published In:
CFO Date Published:
15th November 2002 Author:
Simon Segal
Cost savings that deliver
With 112 fashion stores in Australia and an additional 35 Red Earth businesses, Steven Dainty, Esprit general manager, finance and administration, finds "outsourcing of our transport function is necessary for Esprit to continue to focus . . . Published In:
CFO Date Published:
15th October 2002 Author:
Simon Segal
