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Long term cost and energy savings are now only a click away on the Energy Allstars website, where the most energy efficient appliances in Australia are listed. Suppliers can also register their eligible products on the website for free. Visit www.energyallstars.gov.au
Manufacturers may soon be able to access the latest cutting-edge technologies via the internet thanks to a $2.4 million Australian Government innovation grant. Melbourne-based, Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute has been offered the Industry Cooperative Innovation Program grant to develop its LYNX project. Australian Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, said the project will be a significant tool […]
Employing staff during a skills shortage is a major challenge. Make it easier The Need staff? website, a government initiative, is providing information about government recruitment services, employing people with a disability, registering position vacancies with JobSearch, and support and subsidies for employers. Visit needstaff.gov.au or call the Employer Hotline on 131 715.
SMEs are neglecting their culture when developing their businesses. According to research conducted by Shirlaws, a business coaching firm, small and medium businesses only set aside 10 percent of their time to develop workplace culture. Yet 70 percent say a clear culture is crucial to staff recruitment and retention. “The research reveals a major discrepancy […]
With the end of financial year looming and new super choice legislation set to be introduced, the time might be right for business owners to consider their own superannuation options and the DIY option. Despite being compulsory, your superannuation payments are an opportunity to build your financial future throughout the course of your business life. […]
Indigenous experiences were a major factor in choosing Australia for 150,000 international tourists, who spent an estimated $570 million in Australia, according to new research by Tourism Research Australia. And travellers who participated in Indigenous experiences spent an average of $3,800 in Australia, or 39% more than the average for all travellers. The new Tourism […]
High staff turnover is preventable, but many Australian businesses are not conducting ‘stay interviews’ to identify the problem before it’s too late. “Businesses should be willing to run a health check, and ask the tough questions – Are we delivering on our promises to employees? Are we equipping staff with the right resources to enable […]
One in three Australians compare their credit card relationship to being trapped with an abusive partner, according to the poll conducted by financial services website ARTOG. The same poll showed almost half of credit card users have no idea how much interest they are paying. As a result, ARTOG is now offering Australians a free […]
Bob Baldwin, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, today officially launched the Australian Government’s Intellectual Property Management Manual. Mr Baldwin said the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association Ltd (AEEMA) received a $59,509 grant from the Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP) for the project. “The $25 million ICIP program aims […]
Searching the colossal Asian market for suppliers can be challenging and time-consuming, but thanks to Premier Connect, a business matching service offered by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Advantage Air sourced suppliers and had production up and running in no time. Perth-based air conditioning company Advantage Air has come a long way since starting […]
While there are many demons that visit business owners in bed at night, one ranks consistently at or near the top of the nightmare list – staff. I see staffing as consistently presenting four challenges to businesses: • The empty seat kills your momentum. You know you could take on more business or expand locations, […]
The exponential growth of technology use in business has fundamentally blurred the boundary between our private and professional lives changing how, where and when work is done. Denis Stevens looks at how managing a mobile phone fleet can help the bottom line Along with most managers of my generation, I remember mobile technology being expensive, […]
Timing the market versus time in the market—debunking the myth. By Dale Gillham Accepting the mantra that time in the market is more important than timing the market is probably the single greatest downfall of any investor wanting to beat the market average. The public is often cautioned through advertising slogans about the perils of […]
Many scholarly researchers have concluded that a staggering 90 percent of family businesses fail by the third generation. This sobering statistic becomes more perplexing when you consider the army of attorneys and CPAs available to assist families with cutting edge business succession planning strategies. However, my own research reveals a glaring omission in almost every […]
A tree change could become reality if you enter the Win a Business Competition, launched by the Grampians Pyrenees Regional Development Board (GPRDB) of Victoria. The board are offering a $20,000 prize package including set up costs, branding, marketing and financial help for family expenses, including rent. Eligible applicants must open a business in the […]
Communication between prospective employers and unsuccessful candidates has deteriorated dramatically, according to the results of an independent study of 1,000 Australian employees conducted by new jobs site, JobsLive.com.au. A whopping 96% of employees who participated in the study believe employers and recruiters could do a better job of getting back to unsuccessful candidates.78% of participants […]
Small Business September – http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/sbmonth/ Small Business September 2007 is a month-long program of workshops, seminars, expos and more to assist business owners and operators across the spectrum of small to medium sized enterprises.
Earworms – www.earworms.com.au Earworms Rapid Languages puts the words and phrases you need not just on the tip of your tongue, it transports them deeply into your long-term memory, ready for instant recall. If you're looking to do business in unfamiliar territory, learning key phrases quickly and easily could save you time and money.
BizParade – www.bizparade.com.au More than 22 million people attend over 300,000 business events worth more than $AU17 billion in Australia each year. Yet despite being one of the world’s premier business destinations, Australia has no one central guide where planners across the globe can research their event or meeting. BizParade uses an established and successful […]
AusIndustry – www.ausindustry.gov.au AusIndustry is the Australian Government's agency for delivering products, services and informationthat support industry, research & innovation.
