The majority of small business have indicated in a survey conducted by accounting and finance recruitment practice Aequalis Consulting that they will retain the majority of their staff in the downturn, and will instead cut back on employee incentives to save money. The results suggest employers are remaining positive in the current market. The results […]
The number of insolvencies in small- and medium-sized businesses has increased in recent months, however Mr Andrew Needham, director of business recovery at HLB Mann Judd Sydney, says the economic crisis is not to blame as the majority of businesses were going to run into trouble sooner or later. “It is only in the past […]
The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has announced its state and territory winners and national finalists for the prestigious 2009 iAwards, which recognises Australia’s most outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) innovators. Awards were distributed to winners in the categories of Communication, eGovernment, eHealth, eInclusions & ecommunity, eLearning, eLogistics and supply chain, Financial Industry Application, […]
A recent survey conducted by Unisys Security Index has shown that many Australians believe the economic downturn will increase the risk of identity theft and financial fraud, with 63 percent of respondents concerned about their online security. “The latest Unisys Security Index shows an increase in concerns about the security of online activities such as […]
It seems the financial crisis has Australians thinking about more than just their money, with dating website rsvp.com.au reporting a 31 percent increase in new membership in the previous three months. Love is in the air, with RSVP customer service director Lija Jarvis believing the jump in members reflecting, not only a trend in online […]
Small Business Minister Craig Emerson has called on the big banks to support small business during the economic downturn, by providing adequate credit flows to the sector. In follow-up meeting to the Small Business Roundtable held in Melbourne on March 6, Minister Emerson pointed to the Reserve Bank’s lowering of interest rates, and how the […]
Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned China’s slumping economy could have a major affect on the Australian budget, in terms of deficit and growth. The Treasurer said China’s growth report “provides stark evidence of the impact of the global recession on the mining boom, which supercharged Australia’s economy in recent years”. According to Swan, as a […]
3 Mobile have announced increased access to 3G services for customers, covering 96 percent of the Australian population, which includes access to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. The new 3G Roaming Zone now covers areas originally outside of 3’s Broadband Zone, allowing customers to keep in touch with everything they love […]
Telstra is calling on all business women to nominate themselves or someone they know for the 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Nominations open on the 25 May 2009, giving women the chance to achieve recognition for their business successes. In its 15th year, the Telstra Business Women’s Awards recognise the achievements of women in business […]
The latest small business ‘stress survey’ commissioned by Microsoft Australia has indicated that an increasing number of small businesses are feeling the strain of the downturn, with many taking their stress home.
