Time running out for Investment Allowance With time running out for the Government’s Investment Allowance, Finlease is urging businesses to take advantage of the generous tax break. According to Finlease, the Investment Allowances come at an opportune time for businesses looking to increase their capabilities, and with the 31 December 2009 deadline fast approaching, there […]
Cappuccino drinkers are being given the opportunity to help in the fight against global poverty with Gloria Jean’s ‘Cappucino for a Cause’.
The Hon Joe Hockey MP, Federal Member for North Sydney and the Shadow Treasurer yesterday opened a new ‘green’ education centre designed to compete in global markets.
The ACCC has called into question a fuel discount promotion undertaken by supermarket giant Coles, forcing them to withdraw the offer.
An online service that helps clubs and community groups organise events, manage volunteers and raise funds has won RMIT University’s prestigious 2009 Business Plan Competition.
Business should ‘take care’ with Windows 7.0 While Windows 7.0 may be generating a fair amount of hype, businesses are being warned to take care when migrating to any new desktop operating system. According to specialist project strategists, Australian Project & Consulting Services Pty Ltd (APCS), such an upgrade is often a daunting task, particular for […]
In tough economic times, many small businesses struggle to manage their cash flow adequately. Where they once thought they were cruising along nicely, a bump appears in the road and they are thrown off course. All business owners should undertake what the experts call a ‘stress test’ of the business and have risk management strategies in place to ensure the business survives bumps along the way.
RBA hints at further rate rises RBA Governor Glenn Stevens has hinted at further interest rate rises, claiming Australia’s economic strength is likely to drive interest rates higher. “The very low interest rate settings were designed for a weaker economy than we are in fact facing,” he told a gathering in Perth this morning. Speaking […]
With tears in her eyes, an overwhelmed Rhonda Brighton of eyewear and eye care company, Luxottica, accepted the 2009 Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year Award at the awards ceremony at The Westin in Sydney today.
Risks management tips The road to recovery is paved with risks and companies need to ramp up their risk management and control frameworks to match the surge in business activity, says Cathy Blunt, vice resident of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). According to blunt, signs that the economy is coming out of the recent […]
