Rising petrol prices have seen consumer sentiment hit a 16 year low. Consumer sentiment, in July, is at 79 points; a drop of 6.7 percent from June, according to the monthly Westpac-Melbourne Institute survey. “The most probable explanation for the sharp fall in the index is likely to be petrol and oil prices,” says Bill […]
Walk confidently into the room; plug your USB key into your mobile professional projector and your presentation lights up for your waiting audience. Whether it’s sales, training, a conference, or a new business pitch, delivering high quality presentations has never been easier than with the new generation of mobile professional projectors. No need for road […]
Email management is becoming a must in businesses. In the last few years, business email has been growing from a useful but niche application to the de-facto standard for collaboration in most companies. For many office workers, the email is their main source of information; in the supply chain, it often acts as the primary […]
Almost 50 percent of employees are afraid of losing their jobs, as a result of building recessions concerns, found a Talent2 survey. “Over half of the respondents were in the workforce during the last major recession in Australia during the early 1990s,” says John Banks of Talent2. “So it is understandable that the prospect of […]
BP chief economist Christof Ruehl has endorsed the Federal Government’s support for a carbon emissions trading scheme over a carbon tax. Having examined data from world energy markets, Ruehl says the scheme can later integrate with other financial markets. “If you have these trading markets they’re much easier for them to link up with each […]
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has issued a reminder to businesses that June quarterly statements and super contributions are due by July 28. The easiest and securest way to lodge activity statements is through the online business portal, says Geoff Robinson, deputy commissioner. “Businesses may be eligible for a two week extension on their activity […]
Combating the skills shortage plaguing small and medium-sized businesses is tough. But if you want more free time and need staffing solutions for the skills shortage, it’s worth investing money in outsourcing and part-time employees. As a small business owner, you’ll probably be familiar with two scenarios symptomatic of staffing issues. One is the ubiquitous […]
When it comes to online retail, whether it’s your site consumers are visiting and shopping at, or someone else’s, there are a few proven fundamentals. • First, there’s the look and feel of your site. Does it leave the customer with the feeling you’re a professional outfit with the capacity to back up what you say […]
Understanding how to protect your business’ intellectual property can be difficult. It’s an invaluable asset that you don’t want anyone else attaining but it can tough to know where to turn to for assistance. Legal aid, hiring a lawyer and even doing intellectual property research online are just some ways to safeguard your business. Confused […]
No successful business venture is built in a day. From planning and getting started, to facing challenges, making mistakes and maintaining sustainability – the work of an entrepreneur is never done. We uncover the journeys taken by a variety of entrepreneurs in their pursuit of a ‘fail proof’ empire, starting with Kristina Karlsson. Swedish Success […]
