Hitachi Australia have announced a partnership with the Powerhouse Museum, installing four Hitachi Starboard FX DUO-77 interactive whiteboards and CP-A100 ultra-short throw projectors in the Museum’s digital workshops. The Starboards are designed to facilitate creative learning and allow students to become more interactive when developing sound, video and image projects. The projectors, when used in […]
Western Australia’s top business leaders under the age of 40 were recognized for their efforts at the ’40 under 40′ awards dinner over night. Bronwen Parsons, general manager of AddWealth came out as the winner, awarded for her proven track record in sound business practice, professionalism, staff management, business development strategy and sales volume. Bronwen […]
The latest Dun & Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey for the June 09 quarter has recorded a negative outlook for profits, sales, capital investment and employment expectations, with many businesses adopting a “wait and see” approach as to whether the government’s stimulus package will have a positive effect on the economy. The results of the […]
Think Global Consulting is encouraging businesses to consider exporting to BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as there is a wealth of potential in these nations. In order to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, creators and innovators learn how to do business in the BRIC and other emerging countries, Think Global have created a […]
At a time when many businesses are cutting back on marketing and advertising, online men’s gift store Gifts for Blokes is booming, using the downturn to invest in its Customer Rewards program. According to Gifts for Blokes founder Heather Winchcomb, the economic downturn should be seen as an opportunity to plan ahead for growth. “In […]
In order to support the economy and Australian jobs, the Rudd Government has unveiled a new $650 million Jobs Fund to support jobs, build skills and improve facilities in local communities. The new Jobs Fund is part of the Rudd Government’s Jobs and Training Compact, which builds on the $42 billion stimulus package. The Jobs […]
It seems people still have cause to celebrate in the downturn, with Champagne Gallery winning the Best Online Retail Category at the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) 2009 awards. Speaking of the champagne website’s success, Champagne Gallery’s conservateur de champagne, David Donald said that the champagne market has grown substantially in the past year, […]
With the government’s new emissions trading scheme shedding light on the environment and the climate change crisis, small businesses are being encouraged to address their environmental impact and look at ways to improve their business operations. Joe Cincotta, director of SaaS Mentor believes that the introduction of the emissions trading scheme in July of next […]
Every business mum wonders how they can “have it all.” Sharon Tieman (aka Madame Marketing) addresses this notion in her new book If I’m So Successful, How Come I Never Get To Be On Top?. According to Tieman, it doesn’t take a superhero to be a successful woman in business. “So many women look at […]
The annual Licensing Executives Society of Australia and New Zealand (LESANZ) conference on investment in innovation and intellectual property held in Canberra over the weekend, proved to be a big success, with a number of high-profile international and local speakers coming together to discuss how to “create and drive impact” with innovation. Guest speaker James […]
