Out of the blue Even if your PC isn’t Bluetooth-enabled, it’s easy to connect to devices that are. And you don’t need an entire system upgrade, either. Connect to the internet and other wireless technology, even your network server, thanks to a small plug-in adaptor from Swann. Coming with Windows connectivity software, an internal embedded […]
The equipment finance market is becoming increasingly competitive, and whether you choose to go through your bank or a specialised broker, it pays to shop around. Zoran Knezevic takes a look at the market and what the competition means for small to medium business One of the biggest issues facing SMEs and middle market companies […]
Small businesses have been warned, by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, about signing bundled phone deals. "Typically, a bundled deal will offer a contract for call costs at the same price or less than what a business is currently paying," says Simon Cleary, Deputy Ombudsman. "The business is commonly offered a handset, plasma TV, laptop or […]
Labor leader Kevin Rudd has declared open season on government accountability should his party win the election this Saturday. Rudd said he would hold cabinet meetings once a month in regional areas, followed by a press conference. “I will be accountable to the Australian people for the commitments I have made to them at this […]
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to a Galaxy survey, more than 60 percent of office workers are confused by their office printer’s functionalities. And while one third of workers know about the available functionalities, they don’t use them. “It is surprising that such a large number of people are not getting the best out […]
Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce has entered the WorkChoices fray by saying he would consider Labor’s rollback of WorkChoices if Labor won the election. "Anyone who says you vote something out without looking at it is disgracing the Senate. I’m saying I’ll look at it,” said Joyce. “The last thing that anybody should do is to […]
The future of business leaders is in question, with 75 percent of executives worldwide worrying about the leadership of their companies. Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable Workforce, a global human capital study by IBM, found the danger to growth strategies is from experienced personnel retiring, during growth in emerging markets. "In today's business environment, […]
Prime Minister John Howard denied that the Coalition would take WorkChoices further if re-elected but is backing the controversial industrial relations policy as an election winner. Channel Seven yesterday lost a battle to publicise the contents of a 2005 draft, which the TV station says provides the blueprint for further reforms. The documents were withheld […]
Making false statements on credit applications is becoming a habit, with 2.7 million Australians admitting they’re guilty. A Veda Advantage study found Australians underestimate expenses and credit commitments, exaggerate work history, and overestimate their assets. Interestingly, men are twice as likely as women to tell fibs on their credit applications.Now with credit repayment struggles increasing, […]
Full-fee university courses for local students will be phased out by 2009 according to a Labor Party pledge. Labor’s education spokesman Stephen Smith estimated it would cost $300-$400 million to compensate universities for the loss of fees but said it would address the increasing cost of tertiary education and the skills shortage. Under its policy, […]
