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Over the last 18 months, the currency market has been weakened by a series of international political shocks – from Brexit and Trump, to Theresa May’s poor performance at the UK general election. However, there can be an upside to political uncertainty. For example, the weak pound is making British exports more competitively-priced overseas. For […]
Online small business loan provider Prospa has become the first fintech company to win Telstra’s NSW Medium Business Award, with co-CEO Beau Bertoli stating that the accolade shows fintech is “no longer just some startup idea”. Bertoli, who founded Prospa with Greg Moshal in 2011, spoke to Dynamic Business about the five-year-old company’s victory at […]
Many international travellers were recently shocked to hear that several airlines had put in place a laptop ban that was enforced by the US and UK governments on certain international flight routes. Some officials announced that any electronic devices larger than a mobile phone would be prohibited on board a flight and would only be […]
The only standard that matters any more for leaders is world-class. Only world-class leaders can make their companies world-class and companies without this leadership excellence will inevitably fall short of being world-class themselves. So, how do you become a world-class leader? My company has spent the past two years researching the capabilities, routines and mental […]
Despite operating in an era where data-driven strategies are the norm, the founders of rapid growth start-up Pet Circle have come to realise that trusting one’s instincts can often lead to better results. Launched in 2011 under the name ‘Paws for Life’, Pet Circle (as it is known today) is the brainchild of Michael […]
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur who can express their business idea in 25 words or less, HubSpot is giving you a shot at winning $100,000 to put towards launching your dream venture. As part of their #SummerStartup contest, the inbound marketing and sales software company is inviting business hopefuls from the US, UK, Ireland, […]
When I was growing up in Western Sydney I didn’t have access to a high disposable income for extracurricular activities, brand name clothes and the like. I took it upon myself from a young age to look for ways to fund my social life, events and anything I was missing out on. It was up […]
With the abolishment of 457 visas, a much-talked-about concern amongst start-ups has been that it will be harder to secure skilled labour, especially as large, international competitors continue to lure local talent with competitive salary packages. What has received less attention is the fact that the reforms will make it difficult for some entrepreneurs, such […]
Named one of Australia’s ten coolest tech companies, two years running, Buzinga App Development was co-founded by Melburnians Graham McCorkill and Logan Merrick to build a mobile app that had failed to attract a technically capable developer. While that particular app has yet to be realised five years on, the start-up’s success is anything but […]
If you run a manufacturing plant or industrial operation, your priority will be ensuring that you produce the highest quality products possible. While many factors will go into producing an end result that you can be proud of, one of the biggest deciding factors will be the quality of the parts that you use. It […]
You have a dream and create your start-up and work through the night until you almost drop. You think hiring people is really going to help. It starts to feel like a ‘real’ company. Now you have people to delegate to. But then you discover that paradise – as my mother’s favourite saying goes – […]
Workplaces continue to evolve. The needs of employees are constantly changing. It has never been so pertinent for businesses to adopt innovative strategies, become more flexible and address the emerging needs of their people and the new business environment. Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) introduced an ‘anywhere working’ initiative last year across all five of its […]
DYNAMIC BUSINESS ‘Understanding how company culture influences internal and external relationships’ SURVEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Please note this survey is only open to Australian residents. To enter, entrants must answer and complete the survey questions. You must correctly answer and complete the survey question in order to be eligible to win. Only one entry is […]
Thursday, 25 May 2017 Source: Slingshot More than two dozen leading businesses including Westpac, Woolworths, Optus, Australia Post, EnergyAustralia, and Lendlease have signed on as founding members of CoVentured, a new platform created by Slingshot to connect corporate Australia with the growing community of Startups and Scaleups. Using strong search and filter functionalities, CoVentured will […]
Millennials have their whole working lives ahead of them, but they’re staring down the barrel of automation as new technology threatens to eliminate more and more of today’s jobs. It sounds like scary stuff, but according to new research by global job site Indeed, most Australian millennials are a step ahead of the boomers when […]
Motivating a workforce to operate at maximum capacity is no easy task. The ability to produce and maintain thriving human capital is one of the primary factors that differentiates a prospering business from those that struggle. On the flip side, what are signs of complacent staff? 1. Engagement In any workplace, it’s natural for staff […]
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Kevin, aged 56, has been a banker in the UK and in logistics in Australia. He’s now responsible for operations of Melbourne’s tallest attraction as Flight Operations Supervisor at the Star Observation Wheel in Melbourne. Uncover the valuable skills of mature age workers – you could get a wage subsidy up to $10,000. http://bit.ly/2n6woka
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Businesses that employ foreign workers will be subject to a new levy that will be used bankroll a fund for training Australian job seekers, the Government announced in the Federal Budget. From March 2018, businesses will be subject to a levy of $1200 per foreign worker or $1800 if they’re on a temporary skilled visa. In […]
