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Harvey Norman hands over $55 million for Clive Peeters
Harvey Norman has finalised a deal to buy Clive Peeters stores and wholesale operations across Australia after Clive Peeters called in receivers PPB.
Ansell wraps latex business into 4-pack
Ansell will split its business into four ‘Global Business Units’ as it redefines its structure away from the the professional, occupational and personal healthcare market segments.
Appliances Online scoops Online Retailer Industry Awards
Appliances Online won a swag of awards last night at the inaugural Online Retailer Industry Awards (ORIAs) including the the highly coveted Best Pure Play Online Retailer award.
iPad aimed at business as UXC Connect inks distribution deal
Apple’s iPad will be pushed as a solution to business customers after UXC Connect announced it is now an authorised enterprise reseller for the Apple iPad in Australia.
ATO to target small business tax compliance
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed today that it has small business in its sights in it’s 2010-11 compliance program.
Employment grows for 10th consecutive month
The number of fully employed persons in Australia grew for the 10th consecutive month, while Australia’s unemployment rate remained steady at 5.1 percent in June.
Unemployment rate to fall below 5.2%
The unemployment rate is predicted to stay at 5.2 percent, with the number of unemployed people seeking work continuing to decline at the recent trend rate.
Fair Work Ombudsman takes pregnant woman’s case to court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched its first pregnancy discrimination case in the Federal Court, with more women expected to approach the Ombudsman with an awareness campaign.
Online retail to grow 40 percent by 2012
Online retail is expected to grow by 40 percent by 2012 according to research released alongside the Online Retailer Expo and Conference in Sydney.
Financial services employer confidence “highest in a decade”
The financial services industry has well and truly shrugged off the global financial crisis, with employer confidence at its highest level in close to a decade.
Alibaba surges into Australian market
Australian SMB’s are among the most prolific in the world when it comes to sourcing products and services internationally according to data from Alibaba.com.
Saving for a home deposit takes “more than a decade”
Housing affordability has continued to worsen over the past year, with first home buyers needing on average 4.5 years to save for a house deposit, up from 3.7 years, and many forced to save for over a decade.
Employer confidence highest since 2008
Australian employer confidence has increased to its highest levels since July 2008, with employer hiring intentions for the next quarter up 3.4 percent.
RBA interest rate decision ‘welcomed by home owners’
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold interest rates at 4.5 percent is welcomed by home owners still struggling after the sharp increases in interest rates earlier this year.
Business expectations ‘lackluster’ in new financial year
Expectations amongst business owners and executives for the new financial year are lackluster at best, with six key indicators of business strength declining since the previous quarter.
RBA waits for inflation data – leaves interest rates at 4.5%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided in it’s monthly board meeting today to leave interest rates on hold at 4.5 percent as it waits on second quarter inflation data from the ABS.
Email marketing with reviews nets 40% higher click-through
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) have discovered email marketing campaigns that included customer ratings and reviews attained a 40 percent higher click-through rate, which correspondingly turned into higher transaction numbers from electronic direct mail campaigns.
Employers warned about spike in staff turnover
Employers are warned about a potential spike in staff turnover as the end of the financial year means staff bonuses and salary changes start hitting employee bank accounts.
Hall Chadwick links with Chinese accounting firm in Melbourne
Accounting and business advisory firm, Hall Chadwick, has established a link with China’s biggest domestically owned accounting firm, ShineWing Certified Public Accountants.
NAB joins Westpac in paying superannuation on parental leave
National Australia Bank (NAB) has joined rivals Westpac and StGeorge Bank in paying employees superannuation on unpaid parental leave.
Swan and Abbott to address National Small Business Summit
Both Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan and Federal Opposition leader Tony Abbott will address the COSBOA National Small Business Summit in Brisbane this week.
Fraudulent emails about Tax Refunds: Warning
A wave of fraudulent emails purporting to be from the Australian Government are in circulation currently, reportedly concerning Tax Refunds and the end of financial year.
Accountants most trusted advisers to small business
Accountants remain the trusted advisers to Australian small business with almost 70 percent of business owners claiming they would consult their accountant on business decisions.
Ray White CBD Residential acquires Marshall of Brisbane CBD
Ray White CBD Residential has acquired inner city rental business Marshall of Brisbane CBD Pty Ltd, expanding its foothold in the inner city residential rental market.