Recent figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that a rise in part-time positions by 42,800 has offset the fall in full-time jobs, by 43,900, which means the drop in job vacancy numbers is the relatively modest 1,200. Full-time work is defined as a role that involves 35 hours or more a week. […]
Exporters who have done well in Australia will often believe that their domestic campaign will work just as well overseas. But international markets are markedly different and exporters need to be aware of certain purchasing triggers and cultural factors before beginning their international assault. “Many SMEs think if they are successful domestically, they will be […]
Australia’s small and medium businesses looking to expand or invest in new projects will now find it harder to request a loan following the exodus of non-bank lenders from the SME sector. The contraction of wholesale credit markets, where lending institutions attain the bulk of their funds, has led to tougher lending standards and […]
The latest results from ANZ’s monthly job survey show the number of positions advertised in print and online in December dropped almost 10 percent compared with the previous month. Online results hit the lowest level since surveying began in 1998, with print job ads falling more than 30 percent in the last quarter of 2008. […]
The business-to-business market is still alive and well, according to the inaugural Information Resource Development (IRD) Sales Lead Index. The lead generation company released the first four quarters of results for the index, showing that 2008 presented more than 27,000 business sales opportunities. The main reasons for future spending were in the areas of general […]
Thousands of trade shows happen around the world every year; here’s how to find the right one for your business and make it worth your while. Trade shows remain a popular way to reach international markets, offering qualified foot traffic in a three-dimensional space. Businesses can also provide experiences for all five senses and interact […]
Victims of the global financial crisis are clearly not drowning their sorrows in Australian wine according to the latest figures from the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation (AWBC). Wine exports fell 11 percent by volume and 18 percent by value to $2.47 million in 2008, the lowest revenue in 15 years. Peter Bailey, senior analyst […]
Small businesses are not receiving the full benefit of the Reserve Bank’s recent rate cuts because banks aren’t including the cuts in business banking products, according to a financial research service. Canstar Cannex has released figures that show homeowners benefiting from a 2.8 percent rate cut of the three percent announced since September, while businesses […]
Figures obtained by Liberal senator Cory Bernardi reveal that the Federal Government has spent $11.5 million on advertising its $10 billion stimulus package and the bonus funds for the first home owner grant (FHOG) scheme. More than $5 million went towards print, radio and online advertising of pre-Christmas bonuses. Some $6.4 million was put towards […]
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey reveals that more than two-thirds of respondents feel the fluctuating dollar has had a negative impact on their business, and 59 percent of businesses expect a decline in profits in the next three months. The survey also showed that one in five respondents expected to have fewer […]
