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Skype has announced that Skype for Windows 5.0 is now out of beta, bringing group video calling and Facebook integration to the popular desktop VOIP client

Ms Pippa Sampson, principal lawyer of Goddard Elliott, has been restrained from sending debt collection notices by the Federal Court in Melbourne after the ACCC alleged the debt collection notices were misleading and deceptive.

Melissa Mellen, a chartered professional engineer who is the owner and sole director of Murray F. Young & Associates (MFY) has been named the 2010 Telstra South Australian Business Woman of the Year.

Bunnings Warehouse and Dymocks retail outlets have both committed to rolling out PayPass contactless payments terminals across all their stores, partnering with Commonwealth Bank to roll out the service.

A record number of Australians are packing their lunches, canceling holidays, and buying in bulk, as the impact of earlier interest rate rises continues to hamper spending.

Creating business value through innovation is a key factor in the success of many businesses. But what happens when your idea or product has been stolen?

An Australian Government initiative, Enterprise Connect, and SMBiT Professionals are partnering to bring a series of free events to rural areas with the aim of introducing attendees to the future directions of technology.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the British Government’s trade and development arm, yesterday kicked off the UK Market Entry (UK-ME) business competition in Sydney to help Australian companies expand into the UK, Europe and the world.

Veda Advantage’s Business Credit Demand Index, released today, indicates many small-to-medium sized businesses (SMEs) remain reluctant to take on credit throughout 2010, with demand falling 5.7 percent in the July to September period over the same quarter in 2009.

The arrival of spring always has an effect on business. Spring sales, a lift for real estate, a new season in fashion and a range of consumer items all contribute to a more lively and energetic economy.

The Australian dollar has hit US99.37c this morning as concerns the United States Federal Reserve will reflate the currency as soon as November continue to weaken the US dollar.

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is calling on the Government to explain its critical comments regarding Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) being used as a ‘tax minimisation’ vehicles.

Dell has launched the Australian Take Your Own Path (TYOP) campaign, which features Australian and international entrepreneurs and showcases howing using Dell technology helped make their business a success.

Sqware Peg has been announced winner in the Information and Communication Technology category of the City of Sydney 2010 Business Awards.

Telstra will give customers online self-service options for bills and payments, rather than require over the phone or in person payments as the telco moves to improve its public image.

The SpeechPrompter iPad App will turn your iPad into a teleprompter, making it an almost indispensable addition to your iPad business app collection if you regularly give business presentations.

Food franchises must evolve to remain competitive as consumers gravitate to products that can be customised to their individual tastes, an industry veteran says.

With one week to go before the winner is announced a buzz is surrounding Enterprize 2010, Australia’s most exciting business planning competition.

Tony Abbott’s Coalition through Bruce Billson, Shadow Minister for Small Business, Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs will introduce legislation to cut red tape and compliance burden for small business under Labor Government’s paid parental leave scheme.

HTC 7 Mozart plans will start at $49/month through Telstra, putting HTC’s Windows Phone 7 launch mobile head to head with the Android powered HTC Desire.