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Events, conferences and information to help you get ahead of the pack July 18 Smart Leaders Luncheon, Sofitel, Brisbane This is the first in a new series of quaterly business luncheons launched by Groffith University and leadership experts Leadership In Action. The events are designed to offer Queensland bussinesspeople an opportunity to hear from some […]
Rebecca Spicer looks at how business coaching can improve business performance, whether at the startup, growth or mature stage. And, how to find the best one for you. When looking to enhance knowledge and ability, even the most elite and talented athletes need a coach—someone who will help them analyse their performance and set goals […]
Already well-known as Australasia’s largest and most successful travel agency group with more than 1,500 stores in eight countries, Flight Centre Limited is committed to becoming a world leader in business travel with the global corporate travel brand, FCm Travel Solutions. FCm Travel Solutions tailor-makes business travel solutions to suit the […]
Great for businesses starting up, this government website helps out small to medium businesses create ideas and implement them. For more information, visit http://www.innovation.gov.au
For employees, employers & small businesses. The latest in Workplace relations legislation, and everything you need to know about the about the new system. Visit http://www.workchoices.gov.au
Telemarketers beware. A new campaign launched by the government will ban telemarketers from harassing residents, and all you need to do is to register your phone and/or mobile number. And the good news is, registration is free. Registration can be done by completing a form online at http://www.donotcall.gov.au. Registrations can also be made by phone and lodging […]
INNOVIC’s Next Big Thing Award™ is an annual nation-wide competition to find and showcase exciting new Australian products with the potential to become the 'next big thing'. The award is a prestigious event attracting significant attention from Australian innovators, inventors and the media. Visit the website to find out more about Innovic and how you […]
For Australian business owners, associations or anyone interested in business. On this business consultation website you can: • register your interest to be consulted on proposed or existing government regulations affecting business • register to be notified of upcoming public consultations via email • view current and archived public consultations Visit http://www.consultation.business.gov.au for more information.
Decisions around financial matters are the ones businesses fear the most, according to a recent survey by the National Australia Bank (NAB). "Almost a quarter of business leaders said finance and investment were the toughest decisions they’ve ever had to make," says George Franzis, executive general manager of business and private banking at NAB. "This […]
August 2 – 3Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney Now in its 19th year, understand the challenges facing women in the workplace, finance and super, and women in leadership. Speakers include Julia Gillard, deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party and Margot Spalding, 2006 Telstra Business Woman of the Year. Costing $1,995, visit http://www.lmsf.mq.edu.au/wmer for more […]
Sydney: Managing a Business A workshop for employers who currently employ or are considering employing staff in a shop. This workshop will provide employers who already have an understanding of basic employment conditions, with a more thorough working knowledge of shop employment conditions specific to their industry. Working in small groups, participants will be guided […]
Western Sydney: Marketing This seminar will cover: • Key principles of emarketing • Cirtical success factors for emarketing success • Assessing search engine campaigns and maximising their effectiveness For further information and to register, visit http://smallbiz.nsw.gov.au Venue Western Sydney Business Centre, NSW Department of State and Regional Development, Level 2, 470 Church Street (Cnr Harold […]
August 4 – 8 2007 Gift & Homewares Australia and Reed Gifts Fairs have joined together to present their August 2007 gift fairs in two great Melbourne venues: The Melbourne Exhibition Centre and a new location, The Melbourne Showgrounds. The Melbourne Showgrounds is just 8 kilometres from the Exhibition Centre. Continuous FREE shuttle buses will […]
In the midst of a broad national campaign fostering Asia-Pacific trade, Ian Murray takes a statistical snapshot of the importance of APEC. A few weeks ago I went to the launch of the APEC Education Resource entitled APEC: Strengthening our Community, Building a Sustainable Future. The resource, launched by Alexander Downer, will be distributed to […]
Retail Management The Australian Centre for Retail Studies (ACRS) is offering a course to help retail management stay on top of the continuing skills shortage. The Attracting and Retaining Retail Stars program will be held in Sydney from June 11 to 12, and in Melbourne on September 19 to 20. The name of the course […]
Business sustainability is much more than being environmentally aware, tree-hugging and green. In fact, it is more about eco-efficient business practices to keep you growing into the future, writes Charisse Gray. Sustainability could arguably be considered the single most important issue facing business this century. As international consciousness on the effects of global warming soars, […]
We all enjoy a good adrenalin rush, but we don’t all make a multi-million dollar business out of it – Rebecca Spicer talks to the founders of Adrenalin, an adventure company started 15 years ago for a bit of fun. Though Phil James, Brett Kennedy and Brett Sheridan wear shorts and sometimes no shoes in the […]
If your business uses software then you could well be at risk of using unlicensed software – More than 30 percent of all business software in use in Australia is unlicensed – and companies caught using unlicensed software face significant financial and legal penalties. Yet it’s an issue that many businesses small and large often […]
The Federal Government is hoping to double the number of mature-aged workers undertaking apprenticeships with its new financial incentives program, Support for Mid-Career Apprentices. Under some current industrial arrangements, employers are required to maintain the existing wage of an employee who undertakes an apprenticeship, and other employers are forced to pay an adult apprenticeship rate […]
A new national awards program has been launched recognise the efforts of small businesses in Australia. The Australian Small Business Champion Awards are open to businesses with 100 employees or less across retail, services and manufacturing sectors. Previously the NSW Small Business Champion of Champion Awards, organisers have opened the awards to a state and […]
