An energy audit is the first step towards reducing energy consumption, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It allows you to adopt a strategic approach to managing your energy use and helps you prioritise the energy programs that need to be implemented. An energy audit will determine: *Where and how energy is being used in […]
The Federal Government admits their Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, which includes a target of a 60 percent reduction in current carbon emissions by 2050, will increase inflation, but the cost of not acting would be greater. “It is about taking responsibility and preparing for the future,” said Climate Change Minister Penny Wong. “We cannot continue […]
When it comes to shopping online, Australian and New Zealand consumers are twice as likely to proceed to checkout, in comparison to their international counterparts. Findings from a Coremetrics study show Australian consumers place 4.4 orders every 100 sessions, while this number drops to 3.3 in the US and 1.7 in the UK. “The question […]
Ten finalists have been chosen for the 2008 Dell Small Business Excellence Award, by Dell and EXCOM Education. “The No. 1 reason small businesses use technology is to better serve customers, and no one is doing that better than this year’s 10 finalists,” said Joe Kremer, vice president and managing director of Dell Australia and […]
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has cracked down on unlicensed software use, with five Victorian organisations currently under investigation, including manufacturing businesses and a scientific research group. According to BSA Australia vice chair Clare Wharrier, half of BSA’s settlements last year were Victorian businesses. “Organisations will go to great efforts to protect their own copyrights […]
Last night, the Australian dollar broke the US$0.98 barrier for the first time in 25 years, posting at a peak of US$0.9849 before settling back into the high $US0.97 range. Currency surges occurred following remarks made by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke about the “uncertain” outlook of the US economy. “The possibility of higher […]
Users have already downloaded more than 10 million applications, since the launch of the iPhone last week, says Apple. There are 800 applications available, including everything from games and location-based social networking to medical applications. Better yet, of these, around 200 are available for free. Any other purchases will be charged to the user’s iTunes […]
The Franchisee Association of Australia (FAA) wants the Australia Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) to take a greater role in scrutinising franchise operations. The association says ASIC should cover investment in a franchise as they cover investment in other businesses. Lobby group spokesperson David Beddall, a former small business minister, pointed out disparities between clauses […]
Only three days after being launched, the one millionth iPhone 3G was sold. “iPhone 3G had a stunning opening weekend,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “It took 74 days to sell the first one million original iPhones, so the new iPhone 3G is clearly off to a great start around the world.” The iPhone 3G […]
In just a few hours, the Apple iPhone gave the economy a much needed boost of around $20 million, according to IBISWorld. While the initial 80,000 units are expected to sell quickly, it is the extra sales staff, security and transport required to stock and restock shelves that will make the difference. Despite it only […]
