Lizbeth Pal

Tens of thousands of dollars are slipping away from the bottom line of Australian businesses, as owners continue to purchase ad hoc essential items from retailers instead of planning ahead and bulk buying.

One of the largest ever start-up investments this country has ever seen has been given to biotechnology company Vaxxas, to assist it in developing a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine.

The online security landscape this year has been dominated by high-profile hacking attacks against governments and corporations, with a new security report showing malware attacks remain the biggest the internet threat to all computer users.

Small business owners are seeking more cashflow advice than any other business assistance, according to an American Express study.

Adding a new twist to the phrase ‘putting your heart and soul into the business,’ Kim Wood has found a new and more eco-friendly way of doing business.

The use of social media by Australian small businesses has risen by 50 percent this year, with many looking to boost the investment in their website, technology and marketing.

With smartphones increasingly becoming a remedy for boring business meetings, bosses who ban the device need to learn how to better run meetings, according to a corporate behaviour expert.

Logitech’s new hand-friendly mouse wireless mouse has been announced for Australian availability, and is being badged as the ideal investment for time-poor small businesses as its battery lasts a full year.

With the first of the baby boomers reaching retirement, predictions of SMEs hitting the market at depressing sales prices mean owners should now be fine-tuning their succession plans.

The Forum Group has won the prestigious Meetings and Event Association (MEA) National Award for Best Event Management Organisation 2010. The Forum Group is the first winner of the award, introduced by MEA this year. Managing Director Leanne Constantino is honoured that her team have received such recognition. “We are passionate about what we do […]