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Aussies dream of becoming entrepreneurs
Over 50 per cent of Australians are dreaming of becoming entrepreneurs, according to Optus research.
The Melbourne Cup productivity drag
While it may be hailed as the “race that stops a nation”, a new survey suggests the Melbourne Cup imposes a productivity cost of more than $1bn on the Australian economy.
SME exporters cautiously confident
40 per cent of exporting SMEs are expecting an increase in sales over the next year, according to research released by the Australian Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (Efic).
Pizza chain taps the online marketing power of customers to boost profits
For those who have long desired to make their own pizza toppings, there is a new mobile application allowing customers to design and market new pizzas while keeping a slice of the profits.
Government Commercialisation Stream to support entrepreneurs
The Australian Government unveiled the Accelerating Commercialisation Stream, the final part of their $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme, on Friday.
Sydney construction eyed by WorkCover
WorkCover NSW has today launched a safety program focusing on Sydney’s construction sites.
Red tape cuts to deliver $83.5 million saving for industry
Australian industry is set to save $83.5 million per year thanks to the Australian Government’s red tape reduction.
Malcolm Turnbull introduces mandatory data retention scheme
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today introduced controversial laws that would require telecommunication services to keep customer data for two years.
Companies unprepared against reputation risk
A global survey has revealed that only 19 per cent of companies believe they are capable of managing reputation risks.
Government dodges Senate to increase fuel excise
The Abbott government has bypassed upper-house approval to reintroduce the twice yearly indexation of fuel excise — a measure frozen by the Howard government — in a move that will increase input costs for many small business owners.
Upcoming conference promoting ethical enterprises
The Ethical Enterprise Conference 2014 will take place in Melbourne this November, aiming to ignite passion for ethical enterprise and to help entrepreneurs embark on conscious and profitable business ventures.
Start-up confidence down despite rise in revenue
The Australian start-up sector is experience a rise in revenue, yet the outlook for revenue growth is significantly lower than the same period last year.