Jessica Stanic

With the financial crisis spurring on young entrepreneurs to start their own business, Bakers Delight is giving 50 young hopefuls the chance to do just that.

Despite all signs pointing to an economic recovery, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has warned there will be further job losses.

Australia’s small businesses will now have access to a range of free online resources to help them understand their rights when it comes to employing staff, thanks to the launch of the Fair Work for Small Business website.

New data compiled by Australia computer provider and technology support company Geeks2U, has revealed the most common reasons computer users call support lines, with infections such as viruses and malware topping the list.

Melbourne-based company Aafia Pty Ltd has launched a new training program called Leadership Journey, which attempts to take participants out of their comfort zone and teach them new skills and ways to communicate effectively with peers.

Retail sales posted a surprise fall in July as the effects of the Federal Government’s stimulus wore off.

August marked Victoria’s small business Energise Enterprise festival, September has been all about New South Wales’ Small Business September and now October will focus on South Australia’s Small Business Month.

Australian bosses are looking to start hiring again as the outlook for the economy continues to brighten, a new survey has revealed.

Telecommunications specialist Comscentre has called on the Federal Government to engage further with SMEs over the National Broadband Network.

Australian businesses are growing more confident by the day according to NAB’s latest Monthly Business Survey & Economic Outlook, as business confidence hit a six-year high in August.