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Without a deliberate hiring strategy, founders often gravitate toward job candidates who share their personality.

Qantas and the three unions involved in industrial disputes have failed to reach a resolution after 21-days of talks, with Fair Work Australia (FWA) to now begin the binding arbitration process.

The majority of businesses expect sales to grow in the new year, despite the fact many continue to feel unsure about an economic recovery occurring any time soon.

While the majority of SMBs are aware of internet threats, they don’t believe they’ll be the target of cyber attacks, new research has found.

New research has found Australian employers are looking beyond Aussie shores to address skills shortages, with vacancies being filled by talent from India, the UK and South Africa.

For businesses, social media is a useful tool for communicating and collaborating with customers, colleagues and new prospects. But it also brings a level of risk to a business – so how are you meant to balance the good and the bad? Here are some tips.

A new e-marketplace has been launched to facilitate online trading and networking in the gift and homewares industry.

Employee retention matters, and is one of the primary measures for the sustainability of your organisation. So, here are 10 tips for attracting and retaining staff in 2011 and beyond.

New financial research has shown Australians are more satisfied with Sydney-based banks than Melbourne-based ones.

Catriona Pollard looks at whether you should outsource your next social media campaign.

“Using experts means you’ll be keeping up to date with the latest in social media…”

New research shows local employees have lofty career ambitions, with many hoping to get a promotion, work abroad or completely change industries and careers.

Meeting and Events Australia (MEA) has announced Ita Buttrose AO, OBE as the Master of Ceremonies for its 2012 National Conference.

No matter what business workshop you attend or social media book you read, one thing’s for sure – the age of engagement is upon us. Here’s three key ways to engage your target audience and customers on social media, now.

The country’s highest ranked police woman was named the 2011 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year at an awards ceremony in Melbourne on Friday night.

Healthzone Limited has been placed into receivership, though the business’ 80 franchised and 30 company-owned stores are continuing to trade as normal while PPB receivers and managers prepare the business for sale.

Jump On It has been named a “Rising Star” in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 list, the only group buying site to be recognised in the category.

Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about choosing the right environment for your meetings, functions and events.

“Etiquette is not just about food and wine, it is all about making your guest comfortable in your presence and this includes selecting the right environment.”

Brad Callaughan looks at whether you should be fixing your interest rate.

“The RBA will need to cut rates to keep the economy going, especially coming into Christmas…”

It’s Friday again, which means it’s time to catch up on any small business headlines you might have missed this week with our Friday SMB wrap-up.

Google has switched on its long-anticipated online music service in the US, as it begins the battle against Apple’s dominance of the digital music market.