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Last week a CEO peer shared a story of frustration with me. He had created a new job description in about an hour and sent it to his management team for feedback. Three days and 10 hours of time- sheeted effort later, the job description came back to him from the team with minor changes […]
The Fair Work Commission today delivered its annual wage review – the highest percentage we’ve seen since 2011. This decision will have a significant impact on all businesses and industries and over 2.3 million employees who are paid at the National Minimum Wage or minimum Modern Award rates. From the first full pay period commencing on or after […]
Last week I received a call from a CEO overseas who had slipped into a very dark place. He had acknowledged that his levels of anxiety were “out of control”: sliding relationships at home; constantly thinking about work problems; poor sleep patterns; negative thinking about work colleagues; poor diet and a growing reliance on alcohol. […]
Anneke van den Broek, founder and CEO of Australia’s most awarded pet care brand Rufus & Coco, started her entrepreneurial journey at just six years of age, breeding mice and selling them to the local pet shop for 40c each. This entrepreneurial spirit and an unwavering belief that she could achieve anything she set her […]
An intuitive and efficient electronic property settlements solution was announced yesterday by ASX Limited (ASX) and InfoTrack, which will support the national eConveyancing initiative. Sympli has recently applied to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO) and is expected to begin operations later this year. ASX’s Managing Director and CEO, Dominic Stevens said ASX had […]
Brand expert Mike Edmonds and Ronnie Duncan took a leap of faith when they challenged the traditional advertising industry with the launch of their creative solutions business, Meerkats. From humble beginnings in a Perth backyard, the multi-million dollar Australian brand now operates from a two storey creative space in Perth’s popular Subiaco. However, despite the […]
Having interviewed over 100 of Australia’s top digital disruptors, you learn a thing or two about how to build an online business. Here’s three tricks of the trade I picked up talking to those who have been there done that. Create a Minimum Viable Product(MVP) to test your idea: Even the most disruptive of the […]
Globalisation and technological advancement has fuelled the emergence of a mobile workforce with almost 70 per cent of Australians working remotely each week. According to a study by the International Workplace Group (IWG) almost 50 per cent of Australian employees work remotely for at least half of the week while more than two-thirds work at […]
KEY FACTS Single Touch Payroll (STP) When: 1 July 2018 By: Australian Taxation Office For: Employers with 20 or more employees *The STP will apply to employers with 19 or less employees from 1 July 2019 – subject to parliament Time is well and truly ticking as the countdown begins for larger businesses in Australia […]
Melbourne’s most stylish trade destination for retail, Life Instyle, is already proving a hot favourite. The ultimate trade event for the retail industry has announced that the 2018 show is already 95% sold, as those on the cooler side of design get well ahead in their plans for Christmas and 2019. Life Instyle Melbourne’s continued […]
The need for flexibility in the workspace is growing – sometimes even as far as to a workspace on the other side of the continent. Working remotely is becoming increasingly popular, both on the employer side and on the employee side. Even though it might not be the right choice for every organisation, many opportunities […]
When your business has lost its competitive edge, it’s time to take a long, hard look at your product, credibility, and most importantly – what your customers think and want. Taking the first step to reflect on your business and make necessary changes can be quite confronting for some business owners, but according to Michael […]
Melbourne travel and banking app Pelikin has partnered with global finance technology provider Tuxedo Money Solutions, to deliver the startup’s multi-currency prepaid debit card offering. Specialising in prepaid and alternative finance solutions, Tuxedo will power the payment technology and prepaid card offered by Pelikin. Founded in 2006 in the United Kingdom, Tuxedo has now grown […]
Global demand for NSW exports has put the ‘First State’ in the lead with $35.7 billion worth of Australian services exported last year. NSW contributed 52.3 per cent of the total Australian growth in services exports, which highlights the NSW Government’s success in creating an entrepreneurial business environment. Minister for Trade and Industry Niall Blair […]
Corporate lawyer Alyce Tran had a dream to make an extra $50,000 from her fashion blog, The Daily Edited, which she co-founded with her friend Tania Liu. After an unsuccessful attempt to launch an online clothing line, the pair introduced their personalised accessories business, which today turns over more than $15 million a year – […]
Do we always know when companies collect personal information about us? When we choose to provide personal information, do we know how it will be used and stored? Often we do not. The scale of the problem of improper data collection was illustrated by recent revelations that Cambridge Analytica, a research and marketing firm, likely […]
Online purchases continue to grow with more Australians shopping online than ever before. New research from Australia Post indicates total purchases topping $21.3 billion for the first time, a 18.7% increase compared with 2016 with local retailers accounting for more than 80% of the total spend. Australia Post today released its annual Inside Australian Online […]
In a perfect world, suppliers would prefer to be paid cash up front. However, in reality, the world works on credit. Trade credit is inevitable and so is the debt that comes with it. For most businesses, trade credit is essential for growth as businesses don’t have to pay suppliers on the spot but rather with […]
The tax system of Australia is extremely vast to say the least. The citizens therein are liable for the payment of 125 different forms of taxes every financial year. Like every other country, the Australian government levies leveled taxes on its citizens on the basis of: Taxes to be paid to the Australian government Taxes […]
Sydney based startup, Seaquatix, proves that entrepreneurial inspiration can strike anywhere, anytime – even while snorkeling off the coast of Asia. Seaquatix is the brainchild of founders Aprille Lim and Max Mabeka who have developed waterproof cases for phones and valuables using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) technology and a patented lock system. “Max and I were […]
