Jessica Stanic

Employees of struggling British Airways have agreed to work for free for one month, helping to save the sinking airline up to $A20.6 million.

In order to help businesses survive the economic downturn, the Queensland Government has launched a new website that enables small businesses to assess different areas of their business through a series of quizzes.

The economic downturn is the time when the right technology is crucially important for a small business’ survival and continued growth, according to Andrew Gorecki, managing director of retail information technology firm, Retail Directions.

3 Mobile has launched a new business plan entitled ‘The Works’ designed to offer small and medium businesses greater choice, flexibility and value.

A survey conducted by accounting firm Pitcher Partners has found that the majority of Australian small and medium businesses would like to see a more simplified tax system.

HTC has unveiled it’s latest Google Android phone in London in a bid to rival Apple’s iPhone.

Retail bodies Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have welcomed the Government’s decision to exempt retailers from aspects of the national consumer credit laws.

The Government’s controversial emissions trading scheme (ETS) will hurt Australian small and medium businesses according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

The OECD’s latest Economic Outlook has revealed that Australia is outperforming every other advanced economy, with lower debt and lower deficits that any other country.

Business owners must prepare themselves for the new financial year, says Tim Reed, CEO of MYOB.