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Almost three quarters of Aussie small business owners started their own business because they thought it would be the best way to manage a good work-life balance, a survey has found.
Travel has long been a staple of doing business, but millennial employees are changing the way it’s done.
The IMB Community Foundation has opened its 2014 round of funding for not-for-profit organisations and community groups. Submissions from interested groups have until late January to apply for a share of the $500,000 of grant money available.
This year shopfront retailers in the Bay Street shopping precinct of Port Melbourne are using the seasonal opportunity to attract shoppers.
Despite qualifications and experience, almost 70 per cent of women still believe that the right makeup can make or break a job interview, a new poll from The Heat Group has found.
As a nation, Australians are incredibly active social media users, online shoppers, and tend to embrace new technologies with open arms.
Alongside fickle brand loyalty and online shopping, the days of being on a first name basis with customers are mostly gone.
Negative reviews are there for all to see, and can be a sure-fire turnoff for otherwise green customers.
Slaving away in the office from 9 to 5 is no longer the norm when it comes to the average workday.
It’s been four long years the phrase ‘carbon tax’ first became a core part of the Australian political lexicon. Despite the new Government’s plan to scrap the tax, it seems the debate is far from over.
After months of negotiation, Coles and Woolworths, and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) have reached an historic agreement on the terms of a new industry code of conduct.
The problem of shoplifting continues to be a scourge on Australian retail – new figures show nationwide, the bill for stolen goods, stocktaking and till errors comes in at $2.4 billion.
Oneflare, the Australian online trade and services marketplace, has launched Scrapbooks, a design inspiration tool that aims to make it easier for users to plan and execute design and renovation projects.
More often than not, the spotlight is firmly on success. And rightly so. Success is hardly likely if the focus is on failure.
The New South Wales Small Business Commissioner Yasmin King has announced an exciting new resource for the creative industries. The appointment of a new specialised Small Biz Connect advisor aims to connect people wishing to turn to their creative passion into a sustainable career. NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Minister for Small Business Katrina […]
In the wake of September’s Federal election, a new survey has found business confidence is the highest it’s been since 2010.
Australia’s major financial institutions and card providers have today announced a campaign to expand the use of PIN for payment authorisations on chip-enabled credit and debit cards, instead of a signature.
The Parramatta City Council is today launching a new creative grants program with the aim of boosting creativity, and breathing new life into areas of Parramatta’s CBD. Lord Mayor Cr John Chedid said the Activate Parramatta grant program will bring innovation and creativity to the city, and grants of $10,000+ are on offer for those […]
Mobile and tablet use continues to grow, and with the most fruitful shopping period upon us – the time to ensure your site is optimised for mobile is yesterday.
Bill shock after a business trip overseas is nothing new – global roaming costs are notoriously high.
