{"id":43473,"date":"2024-12-05T03:51:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T03:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/?p=43473"},"modified":"2024-12-17T11:36:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T11:36:35","slug":"strategies-for-business-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/strategies-for-business-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Future-proof your business in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43473\" class=\"elementor elementor-43473\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15c31702 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"15c31702\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b77ac6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b77ac6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"x-crumbs-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0 &gt;\u00a0 <a class=\"x-crumbs-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/\">Guides to grow your business<\/a><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"\uf105\"><\/i>\u00a0 &gt;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/\">Business insights &amp; growth<\/a><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-l=\"\uf105\"><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28042eb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"28042eb0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ac8a7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ac8a7b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24fa88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24fa88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Future-proof your business in 2025<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95f1647 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95f1647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Last updated: 05.12.2024<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a412cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a412cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how to tackle challenges and opportunities in 2025 with actionable advice and tips on international payments. Adapt your business to the year ahead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b833557 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b833557\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29353fe8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"29353fe8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 15-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241205034515816-768x459.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-43474\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241205034515816-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241205034515816-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241205034515816-360x215.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241205034515816.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21ad4193 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21ad4193\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7067ea98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7067ea98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If 2024 was anything to go by, changes affecting the business environment will keep coming hard and fast in 2025. According to Accenture&#8217;s 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/about\/company\/pulse-of-change\">index indicator<\/a>, the rate of change has been increasing over the past six years when looking at factors such as technology, talent, geopolitics and climate, and spiked in 2023 when generative AI was introduced.<\/p><p>For SMEs starting to plan for next year and beyond, it may seem increasingly difficult to keep abreast of new developments and business technology trends. From the Accenture report, over half of surveyed business leaders said they weren&#8217;t fully prepared for potential changes.<\/p><p>However, there are actionable strategies that business owners can rely on to ensure long-term success, such as prioritising adaptability or reassessing business objectives and operations to stay aligned with market demands. 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tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__7d0dfab5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__7d0dfab5\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f498690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f498690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remain flexible<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-365eb110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"365eb110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Winston Churchill once said, &#8216;I never worry about action, but only about inaction&#8217; and the same goes for business. In a landscape that&#8217;s shifting rapidly, the ability to adapt and make decisions quickly is often the difference between businesses that survive and those that thrive.<\/p><p>Wrimes Cosmetics, a face paint brand and WorldFirst UK customer, had to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/world-first_whoisworldfirst-worldfirst-businessgrowth-activity-7221894120795979776-XR3Y?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\">pivot during the pandemic<\/a>, developing a range of pet care products that&#8217;s now globally recognised. And many companies, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessleader.co.uk\/the-top-business-pivots\/\">Play-Doh to Netflix<\/a> have seized opportunities or responded to market trends to become the brands we know today.<\/p><p>Flexibility starts with mindset. Businesses that foster a culture of adaptability \u2013 where teams feel empowered to experiment and embrace change \u2013 tend to respond more effectively to challenges. For example, being open to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/9402-artificial-intelligence-business-trends.html\">rethinking how you use technology<\/a> or restructuring team to focus on emerging priorities can help you achieve your business goals, whether that&#8217;s launching a new product, automating tasks or reaching a new audience.<\/p><p>It also means staying informed. Keep an eye on trends in your industry, listen to customer feedback and maintain regular communication with suppliers and partners. This will help you anticipate changes and adapt, rather than react.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a9699c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36a9699c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Review partnerships and operations<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4af8ac85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4af8ac85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the new year approaches, it&#8217;s a good time to examine the partnerships and operational processes that drive your business. Relationships and workflows that may have been effective in the past might no longer align with your current goals or the changing market environment.<\/p><p>For example, as a growing business, manual processes that were feasible in the past may now be subject to errors and delays with an increased volume. While there\u2019s an initial investment to upgrade to an automated system, ultimately, this would free up time and staff to focus on more strategic tasks.<\/p><p>Or consider whether your suppliers have responsible business practices that align with your values. If your customers are questioning your environmental sustainability but your long-time supplier is slow to adopt more eco-friendly processes, continuing the partnership could harm your reputation and alienate your customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed7884 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ed7884\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assess your key partnerships<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74dde635 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74dde635\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your partnerships \u2013 with suppliers, service providers, and even customers \u2013 play a vital role in your business&#8217;s success. Questions to consider include:<\/p><ul><li>Does your supply chain management ensure reliable delivery times, quality, and cost-effectiveness?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Do your suppliers or service providers align with your values, such as sustainability or ethical sourcing?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are you receiving fair value for money from service providers, or are there better alternatives available?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are there any contracts or agreements that could be renegotiated for better terms?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are there customers or partnerships that are no longer profitable or align with your target market?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8e6246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d8e6246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluate your internal operations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c6c705b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c6c705b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Operational efficiency is key to maintaining productivity and scaling your business, with a report showing that some businesses are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciodive.com\/news\/inefficient-processes-cost-money\/633460\/\">losing up to US$1.3 million<\/a> per year due to inefficient processes.<\/p><p>Here are some questions to ask:<\/p><ul><li>Are there repetitive tasks that could be automated to save time and reduce human error?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Do your current tools and systems meet your team\u2019s needs, or are they outdated?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are communication and collaboration between teams effective, or do silos exist?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Are you consistently hitting deadlines and providing an excellent customer experience, or are delays common?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>What operational processes are causing unnecessary stress, delays or errors?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744c9420 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"744c9420\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ff966c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ff966c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work with a business mentor<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229ce7c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"229ce7c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;ve found yourself uncertain about how to drive your business forward, a mentor can provide fresh perspectives, actionable strategies and the confidence to tackle your biggest challenges. Unlike a business coach who may focus on more specific, short-term goals, a business mentor offers long-term guidance and valuable insights, as they&#8217;ve experienced the ups and downs of business themselves.<\/p><p>A business mentor acts as an advisor in this beneficial relationship, providing anything from strategic planning, networking, accountability and personal development. Since the nature of the relationship can be quite broad, you&#8217;ll need to be clear on what you want to get out of a mentorship. A mentor who&#8217;s been in your industry for decades will be able to share practical advice specific to your sector, including spotting new opportunities, while a mentor with a broader business background might focus on transferable skills like leadership or financial planning.<\/p><p>It doesn&#8217;t need to be a one-way mentorship either; reciprocal mentorships are more informal and based on mutual benefits such as knowledge sharing or networking opportunities.<\/p><p>To find a mentor, look within your existing network, ask for word-of-mouth recommendations or use a service like the non-profit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbms.org.au\/\">Small Business Mentoring Service<\/a>, which has a database of mentors and their areas of expertise. Alternatively, local chambers of commerce, business accelerators and industry-specific associations are valuable resources for connecting with potential mentors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-480619fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"480619fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Invest in sustainability and ESG<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37653e79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37653e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In business, sustainability and environmental governance are no longer buzzwords \u2013 they&#8217;re now baked into the law. The European Union&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.ec.europa.eu\/capital-markets-union-and-financial-markets\/company-reporting-and-auditing\/company-reporting\/corporate-sustainability-reporting_en\">Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive<\/a> (CSRD) went live in 2023, requiring large enterprises and listed companies to share detailed information on their sustainability impacts, in order to improve transparency and accountability. Even if you\u2019re not an EU company, if you do business there and meet the criteria for reporting, you\u2019ll need to abide by the regulations. Meanwhile, in Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/asic.gov.au\/regulatory-resources\/sustainability-reporting\/\">legislation for mandatory sustainability reporting<\/a> comes into effect in January 2025.<\/p><p>Beyond legal requirements, though, research highlights how sustainable practices and environmental awareness are good for business. One survey showed that half of consumers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/thought-leadership\/institute-business-value\/report\/2022-sustainability-consumer-research\">willing to pay a premium<\/a> for products branded as sustainable, while another found that over a third of B2B customers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bain.com\/insights\/topics\/ceo-sustainability-guide\/?gad_source=1\">would change suppliers<\/a> if their sustainability needs weren&#8217;t met. And in Australia, 45% of consumers <a href=\"https:\/\/cprc.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CPRC-Green-Claims_Final.pdf\">check a brand&#8217;s green<\/a> credentials often or always. Consumers are <a href=\"https:\/\/lens.monash.edu\/@business-economy\/2024\/07\/15\/1386850\/consumer-report-sustainability-remains-an-important-value-despite-cost-of-living-pressures\">becoming savvier<\/a> too, so greenwashing will no longer cut it.<\/p><p>This sentiment is reflected in the opinion of C-level executives, who see customer loyalty and customer engagement as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1323565\/gain-from-sustainability-efforts-companies-globally\/\">benefits of incorporating sustainability efforts<\/a>.<\/p><p>It pays to look at your environmental impact in the broader framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), since environmental impact, social responsibility and governance practices are often interrelated. These three pillars contribute to a company&#8217;s overall resilience and profitability, with studies consistently showing that a company&#8217;s level of social responsibility is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S266601642300018X\">related to employee satisfaction<\/a> and retention. While environmental initiatives can overshadow other aspects of ESG, considerations of human rights, diversity and transparency are equally important.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re looking to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) into your key strategy, start by understanding where you currently stand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b9c48e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15b9c48e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ebf59a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72ebf59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Audit your impact by measuring your carbon footprint, energy usage and waste output<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Set goals to reduce emissions or switch to renewable sources<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Work with suppliers who meet sustainability standards<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb4288c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cb4288c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Social<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b9e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f7b9e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Support employees with wellbeing strategies and professional training<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Improve employee engagement with flexible policies and initiatives<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Foster inclusivity by reviewing hiring policies and build a diverse workforce<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Ensure your partners comply with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.gov.au\/crime\/people-smuggling-and-human-trafficking\/modern-slavery\">Modern Slavery Act<\/a> and you have full supply chain visibility<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Contribute to community initiatives or support local causes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13eab05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13eab05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Governance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0290b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0290b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Involve your leadership team in ESG strategies and accountability<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Be transparent and share regular updates on your progress<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Include ESG goals in business decision-making and business growth strategies<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee125a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee125a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore new markets<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef5609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef5609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com.au\/news\/us-election\/what-does-donald-trumps-election-win-mean-for-australia\/\">Recent political developments<\/a> have highlighted the importance of spreading your risk across multiple regions, rather than relying too heavily on a single market. Trade policies, tariffs or economic priorities can shift overnight, leaving businesses vulnerable.<\/p><p>Expanding into new markets and building meaningful relationships with local suppliers, partners and customers will ensure your business is resilient against any sudden changes.<\/p><p>Asia&#8217;s prominence in the global economy makes it a region to watch. The five <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euromonitor.com\/article\/top-five-fastest-growing-economies-in-2024\">fastest growing economies in 2024<\/a> are all in Asia, and Asian countries \u2013 particularly India, China and Indonesia \u2013 have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/articles\/how-the-world-consumer-class-will-grow-from-4-billion-to-5-billion-people-by-2031\/\">emerging consumer class<\/a> that could provide sustainable growth and steady revenue for years to come.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, in Southeast Asia, Singapore and Malaysia are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.hsbc.com\/en-gb\/insights\/growing-my-business\/a-3d-view-of-southeast-asia\">leading the way in <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.hsbc.com\/en-gb\/insights\/growing-my-business\/a-3d-view-of-southeast-asia\">digital transformation<\/a>. Expanding your footprint in this region is a strategic way to future-proof your business, but growth potential isn&#8217;t just about a booming middle class.<\/p><p>Here are some things to consider:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Ease of business:<\/strong> Are regulations and processes business-friendly?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Trade tariffs:<\/strong> Will import\/export costs affect profitability?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Market demand:<\/strong> Is there strong demand for your product or service?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Digital readiness:<\/strong> Is e-commerce and the digital infrastructure growing or well developed? What&#8217;s the internet penetration rate?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Economic stability:<\/strong> Are inflation and currency risks manageable?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Payments and banking:<\/strong> Can you easily make and receive payments in the local currency? Setting up a multi-currency account like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/product\/\">World Account<\/a> can help simplify international transactions and improve cash flow<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Who are the key players, and is there room for your business?<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Cultural fit:<\/strong> Does your brand resonate with local values? Will language pose a challenge?<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd1442 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cdd1442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financial planning<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83314fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83314fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If your business pays or gets paid in foreign currencies, you&#8217;ll understand the toll that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/education\/resources\/explainers\/exchange-rates-and-the-australian-economy.html\">fluctuating exchange rates<\/a> can take on your bottom line. Exchange rates rise and drop for many reasons, including inflation, political instability, speculation and recession \u2013 factors that can be difficult to predict. However, using tools like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/forward-contracts\/\">forward contract<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/n\/natural-hedge.asp\">natural hedging<\/a> can reduce these risks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d719b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d719b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Manage exchange rate risks with forward contracts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f5b3f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f5b3f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One way to help safeguard your budget is by using forward contracts. A forward contract from WorldFirst allows you to lock in an exchange rate for up to 24 months, giving you certainty over costs; this means that even if exchange rates change, the amount you&#8217;ll pay won&#8217;t.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re paying suppliers overseas or bringing funds back to Australia, forward contracts ensure that rate fluctuations won&#8217;t derail your financial plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a67723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a67723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce costs with a multi-currency account<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189d749 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"189d749\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Multi-currency accounts like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/\">World Account<\/a> can also help you manage exchange rate risks. By receiving payments in foreign currencies such as USD or RMB and paying suppliers in the same currency, you can avoid unnecessary currency conversions and their associated fees. This kind of natural hedging acts as a simple way to protect your business from exchange rate swings while keeping costs down.<\/p><p>The World Account allows you to open accounts in over 15 currencies and hold balances in those accounts without any fees. It&#8217;s also free to receive payments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4487989d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4487989d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d5a5cbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"6d5a5cbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"33378\" class=\"elementor elementor-33378\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331752e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"331752e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dca6f5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dca6f5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1364442 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1364442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Open a World Account for free<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9ffda0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f9ffda0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Open 15+ local currency accounts with local account details<\/li><li>Direct CNH payments to 1688.com<\/li><li>Pay suppliers, partners and staff in 40+ currencies and 130+ destinations<\/li><li>Collect secure payments from 100+ marketplaces and payment gateways, including Amazon, AliExpress, Paypal and Shopify<\/li><li>Lock in currency conversion rates for up to 24 months<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c9cdb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"52c9cdb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/portal.worldfirst.com\/register?region=AU\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2f4567 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2f4567\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8009d5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8009d5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical tips for the year ahead<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce5e51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce5e51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Taking steps now to plan and adapt will set you up for the challenges and business development opportunities 2025 might bring. Whether it&#8217;s locking in exchange rates, rethinking priorities or exploring new markets, the key is to be proactive and strategic.<\/p><p>Partnering with an expert in cross-border business like WorldFirst can make this process simpler. We&#8217;ve supported over a million SMEs and enterprises globally to expand their businesses, with tools and expertise to help you manage international payments, reduce currency risks and access opportunities in new markets with confidence.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/help-support\/contact-us\/\">Get in touch<\/a> to see how we can help your business in the new year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322ad3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"322ad3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disclaimer: The information contained is general only and largely our views.\u00a0 Before acting on the information you should consider whether it is appropriate for you, in light of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Although information has been obtained from and is based upon multiple sources the author believes to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy and it may be incomplete or condensed. All opinions, estimates, mentioned products\/services and referenced material constitute the author\u2019s own judgement as of the date of the briefing and are subject to change without notice. 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He began his career at a large institutional bank and has since worked across startups and scaleups. Over the past four years, his experience with e-commerce retailers has led him to believe that WorldFirst will be crucial in helping brands expand globally by demystifying the complexities of entering new markets.<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a34600b Last3Articles elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5a34600b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"blogs_container\">\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/taking-a-brand-to-new-market\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241220081712426-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h1>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/taking-a-brand-to-new-market\/\">Taking a brand to a new market<\/a>\n                <\/h1>\n                <p>Explore why businesses should consider taking their brand to new markets and how they can go about it.<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/mid-market-exchange-rate\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241219025136298-scaled.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h1>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/mid-market-exchange-rate\/\">What is the mid-market exchange rate?<\/a>\n                <\/h1>\n                <p>The interbank or mid-market exchange rate is the rate banks and financial institutions use to trade currencies with each other.<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"blogs_item\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/saving-more-on-international-transactions\/\" class=\"blog_img_box\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.marmot-cloud.com\/worldfirst\/sites\/8\/2024\/12\/20241209092534186.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"cover_img\" class=\"cover_img\" loading=\"lazy\">\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"blog_abstract\">\n                <h1>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/au\/insight\/business-insights-growth\/saving-more-on-international-transactions\/\">An SME\u2019s guide to saving more on international transactions<\/a>\n                <\/h1>\n                <p>Currency exchange rates and bank transaction fees can easily cut your profit margins. Discover the top ways to save on international transfers<\/p>\n                <span>Dec \/ 2024<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e646456 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e646456\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-270647b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"270647b0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee726b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"6ee726b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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