Analysts believe that close to 4 million iPhone 4S devices were sold around the world over the weekend, predicting the new smartphone broke the existing record for the number of Apple phones sold in a first weekend.
A new survey has found that whilst Australian workers are some of the most highly motivated in the world, close to a fifth of their time at work is wasted at a cost of $109 billion to businesses, in wages alone.
In the eyes of customers, it’s small businesses that are winning the service stakes, with over 81 percent reporting a belief that SMEs place more emphasis on looking after customers than do large businesses.
Innovation Minister Kim Carr has announced a team of small business and industry experts will oversee the new R&D Tax Incentive and advise the government about its performance.
The team behind Shoes of Prey launched a new online start-up last week, with Sneaking Duck opening for business and offering a $25 gift card to every customer who orders frames before Wednesday 19 October.
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Ticket registration is now open for the 2011 Premier’s NSW Export Awards, the state’s largest export event which will be attended by guest of honour and New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell.
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features a Aria head chef and restauranteur, Matt Moran.
Hairhouse Warehouse has been named Established Franchisor of the Year by the Franchise Council of Australia (FCA), for its commitment to providing excellence in franchising practice.
The iPhone 4S officially launched in Australia this morning, with Optus celebrating by detailing reduced handset repayments on its $59 cap.
