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A new initiative launched today by the Australian Retail Credit Association (ARCA) aims to demystify consumer credit history.

Right at the top of the New Year’s resolutions list for many SMEs was to get cash flow under control in 2014. Are you on track?

Remaining productive within the workplace while battling with manual based administrative tasks is a difficult balancing act.

The New South Wales government has announced the services of a ‘Small Biz Bus’ – a free mobile mentoring and information service that will travel across the state.

Making the best out of truly adverse circumstances is embodied in Leola Foon. At just 28 years of years, the fit and healthy Sydneysider nearly lost her life to a brain aneurism.

The use of eye scanners, veins, and heartbeats in place of passwords may seem ultra futuristic, but security experts say it’s not far from going mainstream.

The entrepreneur behind the She’s Empowered workwear line for women, has now expanded her collection of high-visibility shirts to include maternity wear.

It’s the thorn in the side of every business – staff turnover is expensive, interrupts business flow, and slashes productivity.

Personal brand based businesses are becoming increasingly popular, and if you are at the centre of your own personal brand you could potentially become extremely successful. However a lot of hard work to grow and promote it.

The number one colour for luxury sports cars may be red – but when it comes to the everyday runabout, Australians are highly conservative.

Australia Post has asked customers whether they would be willing to pay an annual fee in order to have mail delivered daily, or switch to tri-weekly deliveries.

If your business has ever recalled an unsafe product, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) would like to hear about your experiences.

As of 1 August 2014, Australian credit and debit card users will no longer be able to sign for purchases.

A company that sold solar panels has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a $145,000 penalty for disseminating fake testimonials and making false country of origin product claims.

Australia-wide, the ATO is now on the hunt for $17.7bn in unrecovered debt – and some 60 per cent ($10.6 billion) is owed by small businesses.

Although not everyone is naturally well organised, being able to keep track of and find computer files when you need them can make a massive difference to your productivity and stress levels.

As new research shows, there’s also an added incentive for making time for that crime thriller or best seller.

SMBs are preparing for a digital 2014 as many roll out new business models especially designed for the global marketplace.

Sharyn White never set out to be an entrepreneur, and just a few years ago, wouldn’t have believed that in her 60s she would be starting a cosmetics line.

Online advertising is set to grow to 41 per cent of the total ad market by 2018, according to new figures.