A survey of 70 QLD leaders conducted by the CEO Institute has shown that the economic downturn is having a serious affect on business, with 88 percent of leaders believing that economic conditions will not improve until 2010. CEO Institute chief executive officer in QLD, Sue Forrester, has indicated that businesses are now working harder […]
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has not only rejected the Federal Government’s stimulus package but has suggested that the Government pay the superannuation obligations of a range of businesses, causing outrage with Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, believing Turnbull has not given enough thought as to how it will affect small business. […]
The Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) is calling on organisations that have shown commitment in career development opportunities in the workplace to apply for the Inaugural CDAA 2009 National Employer of the Year Awards. The Awards recognises employers who make career development for their staff a priority through initiatives such as mentoring, creating work/life […]
Cybercrime reached massive proportions in 2008 according to an international survey conducted by McAfee, costing businesses US$1 trillion globally. The survey has highlighted the challenge businesses face in protecting sensitive information and customer data in a global marketplace. CEO of Cocoon Data – developers of Australian engineered Secure Envelopes software – Trent Telford, has urged […]
As the global economic crisis continues to affect Australian businesses, bad debtors are taking longer to pay and defaulting on debts due to insolvency, according to Oxford Funding. Research completed by National Credit Insurance (Brokers) P/L in December 2008 has revealed a record 104 claims were made through its services against debtors, a figure 113 […]
PowerBuy Technologies has announced a new service to help small businesses cut their IT costs and save money. The first of its kind service, allows small businesses to search for cash-back offers on popular IT products and services, buy from a supplier at the best possible price and then submit their tax invoice receipt to […]
A second stimulus package, worth $42 billion, announced yesterday by the Federal Government will push the budget into deficit but will assist in the fight against recession says Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. “I don’t like being in deficit at all. This is not a question of choice. This is what we are required to do,” […]
As the global financial crisis grips the nation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has taken swift steps to stabilise the economy, reducing interest rates by a further 100 basis points, taking the cash rate down to 3.25 percent. RBA Governor Glenn Stevens believes that the reduction in the cash rate was appropriate to give […]
A new franchise opportunity has opened up for adventurous entrepreneurs looking to work in a fun and heart-racing industry. Extreme Driving Rally Drive Day Centres is looking for franchisees in all states and territories across the country. The company currently has six Rally Drive Centres around the country, with plans to open an additional 20 […]
Research in Motion (RIM), the company behind Blackberry, has today unveiled a new regional headquarters in Sydney to service the Australian and New Zealand market. The new headquarters was formally unveiled by Mr Thomas A.MacDonald, Consul General of Canada and features extensive training facilities, a research and development centre, a strategic partner marketing centre and […]
