Bank battles have begun following the collapse of electronic payments company Bill Express last week, leaving 14,000 EFTPOS terminals open for new machine installations. ANZ’s agreement with the failed business allowed them to install 2,600 EFTPOS machines at the most profitable locations, so merchants could continue processing electronic payments. However, merchants are now free to […]
Keeping the doors open in your business just got a whole lot more difficult in this tight labour market. The signs are, quite literally, everywhere. Just last week my local bakery was closed with a note on the door that said “Shop Closed- Can’t Find Staff”. Don’t laugh, it could happen to you. Just think […]
Employees on the minimum wage will now receive an extra $21.66 a week, but the rise allowed by the Fair Pay Commission, slightly less than the 4.3 percent requested by the Australian Council of Trade Unions, may be too much for SMEs already struggling with rising interest rates and a downturn in business. Richard Evans, […]
The Apple iPhone is on sale from today. Together with it, Apple has also made available 500 native applications, of which 125 are free for iPhone customers. Customers at the App Store, which works on a Wi-Fi system, can download and start using immediately. A range of topics, including games, business, news, sports, health and […]
When the Apple iPhone becomes available on July 11, Australians will have a third mobile carrier to choose from—Telstra. For $30 a month and an upfront cost of $279, on a two year plan, Telstra users can get their hands on their very own 8GB iPhone. Alternatively, for a 16GB model, the upfront cost is […]
Automotive parts supplier Repco has renewed its commitment to running the majority of its vehicle fleet on LPG Autogas after rejecting diesel as a financially viable alternative. Repco has begun rolling out a fleet of 70 Mitsubishi Triton, single and dual cab utilities, all fitted with a state-of-the-art Impco BRC vapour injection system. A further […]
The 185,000 extra people expected in the Sydney CBD during July 17—18, for World Youth Day celebrations, will cause numerous road closures and changes to public transport. As a result, businesses are predicting a drop in sales. “Basically they, [associate members] are concerned that the city is going to be deserted and people are being […]
eBay’s controversial plans to use PayPal as a single payment method have been scrapped, after losing an uphill battle with the ACCC. All existing payment methods will remain available, but sellers are required to at least accept PayPal. “We have decided to withdraw the notification to stop any further confusion and disruption among the eBay […]
Leadership can play an effective role in the building of any business, large or small. It can have a direct effect on staff productivity and retention in particular, both vital areas for any growing business. It’s also important to distinguish between leadership and management. One saying I like is: ‘managers have subordinates, whereas leaders have […]
The iPhone 3G is almost here and now Optus has released pricing plans. Twice as fast as the first generation iPhone and with built-in GPS, iPhone 3G will be available to pre-paid and post-paid customers on the Cap and ‘yes’ mobile plans. Post-paid customers can get their hands on the 8GB iPhone 3G for $0 […]
