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The Australian Business Awards have been announced for 2007 recognising forty one organisations for their leadership and commitment to excellence. The Awards showcase organisations that demonstrate the core values of business excellence, corporate responsibility and commercial success in their respective industries. Entity Solutions has been recognised for the Service Excellence in its industry category of […]
The impact of equine influenza is affecting the livelihoods of more than 50,000 people across New South Wales and will result in billions of dollars in lost income to the racing, breeding and related industries. PKF Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers and Sydney Commercial Law Firm Clinch Neville Long Letherbarrow have been inundated with enquiries […]
From standard business mail to bulk freight, businesses are distributing items every day, adding costs to the bottom line – Rebecca Spicer explores distribution options and how to develop a cost-effective strategy to meet individual needs Whether you’re sending letters, confidential documents, products or supplies, most businesses have some kind of distribution needs. You may […]
Don’t be scared, security technology is gaining in popularity judging by the attendance figures at the Security 2007 Exhibition. Over 3,800 visitors flocked to the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre to witness new products, from blast resistant glass to the latest PC protection software. The most popular products were identification technologies, such as ID Warehouse’s […]
Current saving a weekly average of 315,000 litres of water a week, waterless car washing and detailing franchise Ecowash Mobile today won the 2007 Australian Business Award in the ‘Enterprise in its industry’ category. The award acknowledges the automotive industry franchise system as an industry leader and honours its contributions to the industry as a […]
Despite the diminishing talent pool, it seems that employees are struggling to retain staff, according to the latest figures from a study by creative recruitment company 1st Executive. The study of 17 industries and found that retail industry had the highest turnover with 16 percent of retail staff changing employers in the past year. Other […]
Some parts of regional Australia are in the midst of an ‘economic renaissance’, stimulated by population growth, the ongoing mining boom and agricultural optimism, according to ANZ’s new Regional and Rural Quarterly report released today. Some parts of regional Australia are in the midst of an ‘economic renaissance’, stimulated by population growth, the ongoing mining […]
The economic value of international tourism to Australia increased by $2.1 billion to reach $22.6 billion in 2006/07, according to the latest Tourism Research Australia report released today. The new report, International Visitors in Australia June Quarter 2007, showed that the total inbound economic value from international tourists increased by 10%, with strong increases in […]
If it was up to Australia’s small businesses, the Coalition would retain government if an election was held this month, according to the MYOB Australian Small Business Survey. Forty five per cent of small businesses surveyed believed that John Howard would make a better Prime Minister than Kevin Rudd (at 33%), a slight increase in […]
Former US Vice President Al Gore will be the keynote speaker at the launch of the FEX Sustainability and Cleantech Investment Market (FEX-SIM) on September 14. FEX-SIM will be an Australasian equity market designed to encourage investment in sustainable businesses and clean technology entrepreneurship. While the market will certainly attract ethical and ecologically minded investment […]
What are your staff worth? A study conducted by recruitment firm Chandler Macleod has revealed that only 55 percent of all professional workers surveyed received a pay rise in the last 12 months. Of the professionals who received a salary increase, 40 percent had to ask for it, suggesting that many employees knew their worth […]
Almost 60 percent of small business owners are dissatisfied with their financial services provider, states the results of the Australian SME Market Industry Report, jointly undertaken by JP Morgan and Fujitsu. Of these dissatisfied owners, all would consider switching lenders. Despite this, half of the business owners surveyed have never switched lenders because they believe […]
Retailers in the Sydney CBD have suffered a dramatic slump in sales due to the APEC summit Those shops in the Pitt Street Mall and surrounding streets have been especially hard hit and many shop staff have been told to stay at home, or work reduced hours. Fears have also been expressed that staff working […]
September is set to be a beacon in the gloom according to a recent survey conducted by Dun & Bradstreet. The D&B Business Expectations Survey, completed by 1,200 business owners and executives, projects positive things for the September quarter including expectations of increased sales and capital investment and positive growth in profits, employment and inventories. […]
Despite succession being one of the most important issues that will affect small businesses, results from the Australian Family and Private Business Survey show that 75 percent of Australian small business leaders have no documented succession plan in place. This statistic prompted Ernst & Young Australia to launch the Small Business Succession Planning program, a […]
Improving the financial health of your business is more than just getting more clients or more sales across the line – In some cases, growth can actually elicit problems in the business, especially if cash flow isn’t managed properly – Christine Christian takes us through simple steps to help manage cash flow and mitigate risk […]
There’s been some confusion since WorkChoices about employers’ rights and responsibilities when setting up contracts for their workers – At the minimum, employment contracts should at least meet legal requirements and be clear to both parties – Mark Dunphy and Alison Baker examine the crucial clauses and explain what a court may deem to be ‘reasonable’ […]
The multi-function device has come a long way from the compromise it once was for consumers with very tight budgets – Helen Bradley samples a range of machines from entry level to seriously expensive, and what you need to know to make the right choice. Multi-function devices are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. This time […]
Simon Crowe always knew he wanted to run his own business – taking educational detours along the way, he’s on track to making the Grill’d name synonymous not only with guilt-free healthy burgers, but also a devoted workforce – By Cameron Bayley Now on the way to building a national business from his solid foundation in […]
