Economy

In 2013 the overall number of job advertisements declined by 9 per cent, suggesting that employers are hesitating to take on new staff.

The Statute Law Revision Bill and the Amending Acts 1901-1969 Bill will propose the repealing of some 8,000 redundant federal laws, some dating back to 100 years.

The majority of SMEs do not expect to feel a ‘significant impact’ from the repeal of the Carbon and Mining Tax.

Hospitality product retailers believe that locally made products still reign supreme in the sector.

North Sydney was named the eTown for 2013 at an event this morning, with Federal Treasurer and member for North Sydney Joe Hockey present to congratulate the council and local businesses.

A veteran of the tech startup scene in Australia, Ian Gardiner is the founder of Innovation Bay, a not-for-profit group which aims to grow the technology investment sector through education and networking events.

Time is running out for small businesses to take advantage of the current small asset write off threshold before changes come into effect from 1 January 2014.

Confidence in the business outlook among CEOs in Australia and New Zealand is higher than it has been in three years.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has today announced a $227,500 funding boost for a marketing and promotion campaign to encourage domestic and international tourists to visit the Blue Mountains region.

In a world where brand behemoths are king, it’s not surprising that small business owners can feel a little forgotten.

Australian SMBs are being urged to build new trade and export relationships in southeast and central Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Few would argue it’s not been a tough year for retail. Yet with the election firmly behind us, and on the cusp of the Christmas spending period, things are looking up. A new survey by Shop A Docket canvassed the opinions of 250 SMBs in the service and retail industries, and found a sense of […]

From shiny new devices to speedy software and the rise of the cloud, there’s more technology to help businesses succeed than ever. Yet Australian business operators are still hesitant to embrace it.

After a year of uncertainty waiting for the federal political situation to stabilise, Australian businesses are feeling positive about the future.

The roll out of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is the cornerstone project for his department, and Turnbull pulled no punches with his criticisms of Labor’s handling of the NBN thus far.

International tourism increased by 5% for the first six months of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012. Andrew McEvoy from Tourism Australia shares his insights.

Is business really stuck in the slow lane? Well, that all depends on who you talk to.

Treasurer Chris Bowen has announced that the government plans to cut $1.8bn worth of fringe benefits tax car concessions.

When the Federal Treasurer handed down the budget for the nation, we were prompted to think about budgets from the perspective of small businesses.

According to a new Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) survey, business conditions have continued to decline.