Procurement

Procurement Archives

Five tips for negotiating better supplier deals as a small-business owner

Negotiating smart can improve margins and help small-business owners get better deals from their suppliers, without havi...
Business owner shakes hand of unknown in office with colleague looking on.

How small businesses can stay indispensable to large clients during tough times

A long-time procurement leader explains how to make your small business a safe bet for large companies.
compliance costs

The real reason why small businesses are locked out of Government contracts

Despite government policy of helping SMEs, the current compliance costs end up hurting already struggling SMEs in the pr...
A woman unloading donated clothing from the back of a car.

How to leverage social procurement opportunities as a SME or start-up

Buyers are increasingly sourcing from businesses that address social challenges. Here's how to align your offerings acco...
retailers, zero emissions, net-zero

10 start-ups to help decarbonise the grid under EnergyLab program

The 2024 Scaleup Program cohort consists of five start-ups from Australia, four from Europe, and one from the US.

Q&A: The keys to making brand success as smooth as silk

Sophie Doyle believes that a high-quality product will make buyers keep coming back, and that those buyers will tell oth...

Energy-saving QBEST program to boost efficiency of Queensland SMEs

Participants in the QBEST program will receive benefits and resources that include professional energy audits and access...
shop energy plans

Small businesses falling behind on energy transition due to a lack of clarity and support

COSBOA say that Small business is getting smashed by rising energy costs, with the financial strain higher now than duri...

ASBFEO bemoans ‘underwhelming’ Government response on procurement issues

The ASBFEO report outlined a package of reforms designed to produce an efficient and easy-to-navigate procurement framew...

Q&A: Blending technology and culture in a coffee cup

Afsoon Shahvarianian believes that authenticity and unwavering dedication to quality are the keys to success in business...