Australian consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about password security and the methods organisations use to verify their identity, according to a new study by Sydney-based research company, callcentres.net. The 2009 Salmat VeCommerce Identity Verification Study highlights consumers’ fears that traditional PINs and passwords do not provide adequate protection of their personal information, with 67 per […]
Recent reports released by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have shown than more Australians are dobbing in others to the taxman than ever before. The ATO Tax Evasion Hotline has received 30,500 reports from the community last year, along with a further 16,000 complaints received by employees in relation to employers’ superannuation guarantee obligations. accountantsRus […]
The latest NAB SME Survey Australia – March 2009 has revealed that while business conditions for small and medium businesses are poor in every state, there are signs of optimism with business confidence for the March quarter showing moderate improvement. The survey indicated that while business conditions fell eight points and only 19 percent of […]
In it’s board meeting, the RBA decided to leave interest rates unchanged as widely predicted by analysts. Official interest rates are at a 49 year low of three percent, with the RBA cutting 425 basis points from interest rates since September in an effort to stem to effects of the recession. In a statement, RBA […]
It seems the global financial crisis won’t stop people spoiling their mum this Mother’s Day with Retail Decisions latest survey of gift buying habits revealing more than 62 percent of people will still spend big this Mothers Day. The survey of over 221 people across the country, also revealed that despite shoppers belief that the […]
Research conducted by IRD Group has revealed that over 6,800 new sales leads were created in the first quarter of 2009, creating up to 68,000 new business opportunities. Matt Skinner, Managing Director of IRD Group said the results show that there are still a number of great opportunities out there for business in the current […]
It seems Baby Boomers are showing signs of resilience in the face of the global financial crisis, by taking a more hands on approach when it comes to their retirement savings. The Commonwealth Bank Retire Ready survey of 392 baby boomers has shown that while many are concerned about the downturn, they are not letting […]
Telstra has joined forces with ShoreTel Inc, a leading provider of Pure IP Unified Communications solutions, to expand the availability of its cost-effective IP technologies for business through the Telstra Business System program. With the addition of ShoreTel to its portfolio, the Telstra Business System program offers businesses of all sizes a scalable and reliable […]
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy has announced a plan for Australian youth to advise the Government on online issues including privacy, cyber-bullying and illegal content. A group of 305 Australians from the Youth Advisory Group will contribute to “policy development by advising the Government on cyber-safety concerns and […]
Auditors will closely monitor the financial statements of small business this year, as the economic crisis has led to a lack of available credit for business, says the National Institute of Accountants. NIA chief executive officer Michael Carmody said not all businesses are viable in the present economic climate, and auditors will have to look […]
