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The government retrospectively axed several tax concessions for small business when it repealed the mining tax. And the question that many small business owners may ask is, does this apply to me?
A lack of clear strategic planning and execution is behind the failure of too many SMEs with the latest ASIC figures showing it is the leading cause of insolvency for 42 per cent of businesses in the last financial year.
Whatever the size of your business, if you want to get ahead, enjoy good growth and drive your business forward, it’s important that you hire great leaders.
Inefficiency, wasted time and effort, stretched to capacity – even just reading these words gives most businesses a bad feeling. For most companies, a smoothly running IT infrastructure is a critical business requirement.
With the franchise industry contributing an estimated $131 billion to the Australian economy, it is fast becoming a mature sector with many small to medium scale businesses utilising a franchise model as one of their key strategies for growth.
$10 billion a year: the amount Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says age discrimination is costing the economy every year.
Changes to stamp out bullying in the workplace are being exploited by opportunistic employees with some frivolous cases costing businesses up to tens of thousands of dollars. Since the Fair Work Commission was granted jurisdiction to resolve bullying complaints in January, employees have been able to gain easier access to a range of workplace protections. […]
Did you know that annually, businesses typically spend an average of $1,900 to own, run and upgrade each PC in the office?
More Australian employers are looking to raise their staff numbers, with a report by global talent solutions company Hudson revealing intentions to hire are at an 18-month high.
Communication amongst colleagues is said to be the biggest issue with anytime-anywhere work, according to a new study released.
It’s the thorn in the side of every business – staff turnover is expensive, interrupts business flow, and slashes productivity.
Despite careful planning for the busiest time of the year, businesses can still be caught out by last-minute staffing problems in the lead up to Christmas.
Health and safety is paramount in every industry, but when it comes to construction, resources, manufacturing, and agriculture, finding the right equipment to keep employees safe can be difficult.
Matt Perger is a man who knows coffee. Having won his second Australasian Specialty Coffee Association Barista Championship title, as well as an array of international accolades, Perger is a sought-after talent in the coffee industry. Currently the so-called ‘coffee guy’ at Melbourne’s famed St Ali, Perger spends his time ensuring quality is up to […]
Providing opportunities for career development and progression are well known factors in keeping employees satisfied and reducing staff turnover – yet business isn’t taking full advantage of this concept.
Australians may not be as laid back as the popular stereotype suggests when it comes to their work, a new survey reveals.
The question of whether listening to music at work impacts positively or negatively on productivity has been answered – yet some 20% of Australian offices prohibit music in the workplace.
With the Startup Spring festival well underway, the Google for Entrepreneurs team hosted a series of panels and workshops at Sydney’s Doltone House this week.
Every business owner with employees knows they need an employment contract for each employee. Many of the same business owners don’t, however, realise that they also need an employee handbook.
A ‘culture of blame’ permeates Australian organisations, and is quite distinct from other Western countries.
