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The Federal Government has launched a new website in an effort to stay abreast of issues facing small business. Businesses and industry associations are being urged to register at www.consultation.business.gov.au so they can be contacted early on about proposed regulations, says Fran Bailey, Minister for Small Business and Tourism. By highlighting if there’s a problem […]
Nudie Juice has topped some big names at a recent international beverage awards ceremony in Madrid. The Australian company took out second place behind Schweppes Spain in the Best New Marketing Initiative category at the 2007 Beverage Innovation Awards. Coca Cola took out third, with Carlsberg receiving an honorary mention in the category. The award […]
Essential conferences, festivals and forums for medium to small business owners… Entrepreneur Event What: Brendan Nichols' Entrepreneur's Boot Camp When: June 23-24 Where: Holiday Inn, Surfer's Paradise, Queesland. Cost: $1,897 Business consultant Brendan Nichols will explain some of the scientific systems that he claims entrpreneurs have used for decades to produce large cash profits for […]
With research showing Australians work more hours each year than any other industrialised country, a new program is aiming to help businesses combat a lack of work-life balance among employees. The Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) sees participants forming teams of seven, with each person wearing step-counting pedometers to record their daily walking activities. All participants […]
Approximately one quarter of Australian golfers use the game as a networking tool, according to a new survey. The March 2007 Consumer Report, published by Sensis, shows Western Australians are the most likely to play golf with their business contacts at 38 percent, with Tasmanian golfers the least likely to take up this option (14 […]
A new initiative has been launched by the Victorian government to help small business operators find skilled workers… The $10.6 million My Business, My People initiative will be delivered by the Office of Small Business across the state, in partnership with a number of business support organisations including Group Training of Victoria, and Tourism Alliance […]
The choice to sell your business, even when it is in the best interests of the company, is one of the most important and hardest business decisions you may ever have to make, writes Charisse Gray You've built up your business to the point where you are now looking for a potential buyer to take […]
His Communique Television Company may seem a long way from the steak knives he is most remembered for, but Tim Shaw’s experience in selling on those famous infomercials makes him the perfect candidate for sales and marketing advice for SMEs. Camille Howard reports. He coined a phrase that has become part of the Australian vernacular. […]
You would usually have to travel to the US, UK or South Africa. But in this one week, Dr Neethling will be on your doorstep. The International Coach Federation (ICF) is hosting South Africa’s Dr Kobus Neethling in: Melbourne on MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007Brisbane on WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007Sydney on FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007 Dr Kobus […]
What is your favourite part of a typical day and why? Reading the paper over breakfast in the morning. What’s the least glamorous thing you’ve had to do in your line of work? Queuing at check-in counters and adding up the bills for expense claims. What skill would you most like to improve? I’m not […]
What is your favourite part of a typical day? When we have patients fly in from all round the world, and we give them the chance to be able to feel normal and blend in with society. Just to see them smile is great. What’s the least glamorous thing you do regularly in your job? […]
According to the most recent statistics from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research, there were almost 400,000 apprentices and trainees in Australia last year. In June this year the federal government’s New Apprenticeships scheme was relaunched under the name Australian Apprenticeships. "Australian Apprenticeships recognise a truly national and sophisticated training pathway, which offers […]
Business owners rate the government's poor performance in the latest MYOB Australian Small Business Survey… Almost half of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) polled by the latest MYOB Australian Small Business Survey are unhappy with the government’s contribution to the development of small business in Australia. In line with results from previous years’ surveys, […]
Last year the humble ‘smoko’ cost Australian businesses over $3.5 billion, according to a recent survey. In a poll taken by recruitment firm Talent2, almost 14 percent of Australians admit to smoking at work, with over a third smoking up to three cigarettes a day, and almost half of those say a smoking break lasts […]
Essential conferences, festivals and forums for medium to small business owners… CeBIT Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre When: May 1–3 Cost: $25 online registration/$60 on the door Organisers are confident this year’s event will attract even more than last year’s record 30,000 attendees. The show floor will be divided into 31 different areas, covering […]
Letting go of a business to which you have given so much of your life and your identity is unquestionably tough. However, being able to let go at the right time for you while also leaving the company in healthy shape, is the real testament to a business owner's strength of leadership writes Charisse Gray. […]
Innovation lies at the heart of entrepreneurial success but, often, turning an idea into reality can be financially challenging. Nukte Ogun has put together a list of government and private industry grants and awards programs supporting business innovation, to help you on your way. Adair Innovation Supported by government and private industry partnerships, Adair fosters […]
Innovation is key to survival in business to keep financial services relevant and stay ahead of the competition – Just like business, financial services need to evolve to stay in the game – The latest innovation in financial services is Individual Managed Accounts (IMA), which provide a synergy between service and product. A standard IMA platform […]
If you’re looking for ways to ease the start-up phase or grow your business through innovation, technology parks and business incubators are a good place to start. The start-up or early phase of a business can be tough. Sometimes new kids on the block are isolated from the expertise and resources provided by technology parks […]
Succession planning is critical to all businesses, no matter their size or industry. Charisse Gray explores the different succession plan options owners should consider. A business without a succession plan is like a ship without a rudder, unable to navigate safely and wisely the sometimes placid, sometimes stormy seas ahead. If you are a business […]
