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Shifting consumer preferences for free-range chicken is making a real impact on what is being sold across Australia.

A review by SEEK has shown that 63 per cent of industries in Australia have offered job seekers higher salaries in 2013, however not all industries and employees are better off. While a large proportion of industries experienced salary increases, some also incurred a decrease in the last year. The average salary advertised on SEEK […]

While the constant connectivity brought by mobile devices can mean never missing out on a sale – the flipside is a little more sinister.

Small businesses in the textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry may be eligible for Round 9 of the TCF Small Business Program.

The number of small companies listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has dropped dramatically, a new report has found.

Despite the growth of ecommerce in Australia, many Australians still believe the cheapest deals are still found on overseas websites.

Australia Post has announced it will be lodging a formal request with the ACCC to increase the price of stamps.

According to new research, New Zealand SMEs are expecting to outperform Australian SMEs across a number of key measures this year – namely in confidence, revenue expectations and sector-based growth.

Despite having one of the highest rates of entrepreneurship per capita in the world, few Australian business owners understand the current market value of their businesses.

With Renminbi (RMB) payments growing each year amongst Australian businesses, it is little surprise that Australia’s annual exports to China last year totaled over $92 billion.

A new entrepreneur index has revealed confidence is high for start-ups, but 2016 is best time to launch a business.

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

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.

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.

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.