Sisters Lauren Chang Sommer and Alana Chang have found sparkling success with their business Moi Moi Fine Jewellery and have carved out a niche in the Australian jewellery market, proving that a diamond is not necessarily a girl’s best friend. Alana Chang spoke to Jessica Stanic about their unique business, and their efforts to create awareness for a product with little exposure in the Australian market.
The New South Wales $50.2 billion budget for 2009-10 has today been handed down by Treasurer Eric Roozendaal, which will see stamp duty slashed on newly constructed homes.
Canon’s finance arm, Canon Finance Australia is making it easier for businesses looking to upgrade and get more out of business technology by offering an interest rate of just 2 percent for business technology rentals agreed before 30 June 2009.
Lonely Planet today announced its iPhone City Guides for iPhone and iPod Touch are now available for sale globally from the iTunes App Store.
Speaking at the Council of Small Business National Conference of Australia (COSBOA) in Melbourne yesterday, Rohan Ganeson, Optus Small Business managing director said that Australian small businesses have been quick to embrace new technology and as a result will have an edge over their larger competitors in business.
Small business marketing expert Carolyn Stafford of Connect Marketing, is set to hold the first in a series of Business Booster Events designed to help businesses get smart about their marketing strategies.
Most employees are not fussed about topping up their superannuation, and are not concerned about changes to their super as a result of the global financial crisis according to SuperRatings.
The NSW Budget expected to be handed down at noon today will include a few surprises, according to NSW Premier Nathan Rees and will favour local businesses.
In such a tough economic climate, it is becoming increasingly difficult for employees to retain their jobs, let alone even consider the prospect of a pay rise. CareerOne.com.au has ten top tips on how to successfully pitch for a pay rise in tough times.
A survey by national employment site CareerOne.com.au has found that 57 percent of Australian workers expect a pay rise this year and 41per cent will look for another job if they don’t get one.
