http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/articles/ en david.mackay@sppconsulting.com.au Copyright 2011 2011-02-18T03:55:36+00:00 http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/big-opportunity-in-small-business/ http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/big-opportunity-in-small-business/#When:03:55:36Z Most Executives understand that small business customers are important to them – yet many don’t see how important. Whilst each business individually lacks significance, the sheer number of businesses makes them a vital part of the economy, delivering a disproportionate share of profits. Strategy 2011-02-18T03:55:36+00:00 http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/competitive-bidding-winning-the-battle-for-funding/ http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/competitive-bidding-winning-the-battle-for-funding/#When:05:13:11Z Government funding is critical to a wide array of projects – from research through to Major Projects. Yet winning those funds is not getting any easier. In fact, many bidders that SPP works with believe bidding is becoming both more complicated, and more competitive. Business Development 2011-02-16T05:13:11+00:00 http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/era-2010-positioning-your-research-strategy-for-success/ http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/era-2010-positioning-your-research-strategy-for-success/#When:04:15:57Z The recent Excellence in Research for Australia 2010 (ERA) report has triggered lively debate about the current state of our research landscape. ERA intended to identify institutions and disciplines that are internationally competitive, and point to opportunities for development. If international experience is anything to go by, the impact of ERA will be widespread, and will change the competitive context for Universities in Australia. Strategy 2011-02-15T04:15:57+00:00 http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/launching-a-cost-reduction-program/ http://www.sppconsulting.com.au/index.php/thinking/article/launching-a-cost-reduction-program/#When:06:41:23Z Some thoughts on the issues, and approaches to consider, when launching a cost reduction program. Performance Improvement 2010-10-20T06:41:23+00:00