Smart movers get an edge, some are in danger of going over it; some businesses are preparing for trouble even if the signs are not yet evident

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Small and medium-size Australian corporations are trying to anticipate how they will be affected if economic growth stagnates. Cost-cutting strategies are being developed to offset any changes in cashflow. Large companies tend to stretch out their payment schedules from 30 days to 45 or 60. If cashflow declines, banks could deny small businesses overdraft protection. Other companies are trying to expand their export trade to compensate for a loss in domestic sales.

Gross Domestic Product, Economic aspects, Finance, Recessions

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Small businesses crawl their way to e-commerce

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Only 25% of small Australia firms have embraced online trading by 2000, although a survey of the sector has revealed the vast majority intend to develop some form of online service in the future.

Planning, Online services, Internet services

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E-shops break out of the box: The rush to get small businesses online is linking start-ups with big companies

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Electronic commerce software kit sales to small and medium size companies are examined.

Marketing, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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