New ABS figures have shown that the retail industry is fairing well in the current economic climate; with interest rate cuts and the Federal Government’s cash bonus helping to protect retail jobs. According to the Australian National Retailers Association CEO, Margy Osmond, the figures show a slowing in retail job losses. “The ABS Labour Force […]
The Federal Government have launched a new website dedicated to informing Australians about the stimulus package and the state of the economy, among other things. The “online gateway” will provide information and updates on the progress of the stimulus package, along with the Government’s progress on various funding projects and nation building initiatives. Subscribers to […]
The rise in eco-products over the past couple of years has been duely noted, and while 2008 saw a boom in consumer interest for eco-products globally, Tri Nature predicts eco-household and business products will surge in 2009. The demand for eco-products has increased substantially over the past year and it is no longer enough to […]
The nation’s peak representative body for small business, the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the new changes to the Government’s Fair Work Bill in regards to the definition of what constitutes a small business from 15 to 20 full-time staff. CEO of COSBOA, Jaye Radisich has congratulated Nick Xenophon and Steven […]
Credit card reward programs have been around for a while, but do consumers actually benefit form them? According to consumer watchdog Choice, no they don’t. A recent study conducted by Choice found that the credit card industry offers little reward to consumers who spend less than $2000 a month on their card, with many actually […]
As the economy continues to slide, consumers are keen to pay off their credit card debt, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Figures show that credit card spending was down 21 percent in January from the previous month, and over $18 billion was repaid on credit cards, while $16.62 billion […]
The Senate has passed the Fair Work Bill with amendments made to the definition of small business. The definition of small business has been changed from 15 to 20 full-time staff, in a bid to protect small business from union’s right of entry and unfair dismissal claims. The Senate voted on the amendment proposed by […]
The latest results of MasterCard Worldwide Index of Women’s Advancement has found that women are bridging the gender inequality gap in the workforce. The Index saw improvements in all four categories of: workforce participation, tertiary education, proportion of women in managerial roles and the number of women earning above the median income. The Australian Index […]
Industry experts believe that the new carbon trading scheme will hit SMEs where it hurts – their pockets. The National Centre for Sustainability’s Richard Lester says that large companies caught under the proposed new laws are already beginning to put pressure on smaller suppliers to minimise their carbon footprint. “While the (legislation) at this stage, […]
Filemaker Inc has today announced the availability of two updated versions of the popular Filemaker Business Productivity Kit, designed to help small business be more productive. The FileMaker Business Productivity Kits are available for free with the download trial version of the new FileMaker Pro 10. Also on offer is the Email Marketing Guide, designed […]
