The tragic suicide of Brodie Panlock, whose death was linked to extreme workplace bullying, has resulted in changes to the law classifying bullying as a criminal offense in Victoria, with prison terms of up to 10 years. These legislative changes also have wide-ranging implications for business owners.
Local employees are demonstrating new levels of awareness, self-education and self-regulation when it comes to social media, at the same time an increasing number of workplaces are restricting access to the ‘social web’.
Mobile data theft and viruses can now be easily combated, thanks to the recent launch of Optus OfficeApps Mobile Security which allows business owners and staff to safeguard important personal and business data as well as lock, wipe and reset the password of any device in their business.
Kogan.com.au saw a 264 percent rise in the number of products purchased this financial year, with Founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan reporting the strong figures are evidence of the online retail boom.
Local businesses in dire need of new business software are being encouraged to enter a new competition from Greentree Business Software, and go in the running to win a $250,000 boost.
2.7 million professionals are readily available on Freelancer.com to build an entrepreneur’s or small business’ global team, costing business owners as little as $30, according to CEO Matt Barrie.
Vancouver has resigned its post as the best city in the world to live in, allowing Melbourne to claim the prize position and top the ranks with a score of 97.5 percent.
Steve Burraston, former Newcastle Knights CEO, has been announced as the new Strategic Sales Director for Corporate Travel Money (CTM).
A significant number of Australian businesses are now embracing digital marketing, but experts suggest they should also utilise cross-channel marketing to keep up with the rising use and growing culture of social media.
Businesses will fail to stay afloat in the current economic conditions if they aren’t aligned with a business incubator, which can provide invaluable expertise and support.
