Maree Sorbello
Australian professionals overuse ‘creative’: LinkedIn
A study by online networking platform LinkedIn shows most Australian professionals describe themselves as ‘creative’, which catapults the word to the rank of most overused on the site.
Businesses must heed new Work Health and Safety laws
Frontline managers could be prosecuted for Work Health and Safety (WHS) breaches under new harmonised laws coming into effect on 1 January 2012, an employment lawyer warns.
Employees need a break for 2012 success
Taking time off over the Christmas break could be the best way to set up hard-working Australians for success in 2012, according to an executive of leadership development organisation, The Executive Connection (TEC).
Pie Face invites young entrepreneurs to franchise
Pie Face has launched a new program inviting young entrepreneurs to qualify to franchise one of its stores. The Young Entrepreneurs Program aims to finance 21-30 year olds into Pie Face stores with successful candidates offered ownership of a franchise after only a $5,000 deposit and the full $300,000 to $400,000 repaid over an extended […]
Staff social media activities threaten business brand
Employers must be mindful of the dangers social media present to their business brand over the Christmas period said law firm People and Culture Strategies.
Small businesses record lowest confidence levels in Asia-Pacific
Australian small business owners are the least likely to expect business growth in the next 12 months with only 57 percent indicating a positive outlook, a CPA Australia survey showed.
Three in four Australians to shop online this Christmas
Approximately 72 percent of Australians will conduct some Christmas shopping online this year, according to an Appliances Online shopping behaviour survey.
Australian retailers among world’s highest rent-payers
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are in the top 10 most expensive rental markets in the world, according to the latest CBRE report on global retail rentals.
Retail expectations steady with shoppers to spend less
A third of Australians expect to spend less this year than last Christmas, according to a report issued by IBISWorld.
iiNet brings cloud technology to small businesses
Internet provider iiNet has announced its latest product, Business Cloud, which will allow small businesses to build privately hosted infrastructure.
Consumer devices in the workplace improve productivity
Consumer communications devices are being increasingly used in the workplace, which has far-reaching benefits for businesses including increased productivity, a new survey has found.
Thorn increases profit despite tough retail conditions
Thorn Group, the parent company of Radio Rentals and Rentlo, increased its profit for the half year to September, despite soft retail conditions.
Six workplace challenges to expect in the new year
The local workplace will be continually redefined over the next 12 months as demographics, legislation and technology continue to evolve, and HR experts warn employers need to be flexible to employee needs.
Local SMEs weigh up social media ROI, before diving in
Privately held businesses understand the importance of communicating via social media to connect with markets and boost their bottom line, but most are weighing up their return on investment (ROI) before diving in.
Christmas search traffic to skyrocket: Google
Google expects shopping-related search traffic to skyrocket in the lead-up to Christmas, as Australians do their online research before heading to stores or placing orders online.
Freelancer.com launches logo exposure competition
Freelancer.com has invited its 3 million users worldwide to record viral videos and expose the company logo, to go in the running to win a share in cash prizes totalling US$25,000.
Bunnings leading home improvement satisfaction stakes
Bunnings Warehouse is leading its competitors Thrifty Link, Mitre 10 and Home Hardware when it comes to customer satisfaction, value and range of products, according to a new Canstar Blue survey.
Employees motivated by career progression, not money
Professionals seeking new employment value career progression over the dollars in their bank account, according to a new survey.
Networking: not just about getting business
Leading networking experts say business owners need to understand that networking isn’t just about getting leads for your business, urging they shift their attitude towards this important business tool.
MYOB launches next-gen accounting solutions
MYOB has officially launched its $75 million next generation accounting solutions, as part of a new vision for the company’s business management systems.
Ten business technology trends for 2012
Verizon has put together a list of 10 technology trends for 2012, predicting the connections between people, machines and their environments will shape the way small businesses work.
OHS harmonisation laws making more work for employers
New consultation requirements under the OHS harmonisation laws mean employers must improve their communication with employees, creating more leg-work for bosses.
Optus unveils seven NBN packages
Optus has joined the National Broadband Network fray, releasing the details of seven consumer and home office packages to be available from November 21.
Money, big workloads making employees anxious
New survey results show local employees are experiencing rising stress levels, leading them to lose sleep over their jobs and report a rise in anxiety.