News

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) cash net profit after tax has increased by 42 percent to $6,101 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2010.

Many employees are not prepared to negotiate their salary and instead believe it is necessary to switch jobs for a pay increase, according to new research released today from Robert Half.

Australia’s SMBs now have access to PR solutions that combine professional expertise and a DIY attitude, with Tsuki launching a range of solutions this week

Australian businesses are expecting to see a rise in both sales and profits during the December quarter, a new survey has found

Jerry Seinfeld will return in another ad campaign for the Greater Building Society as it seeks to replicate the success of their “Ask a Greater Customer” campaign.

The Federal Court has declared Prepaid Services and Boost Tel engaged in misleading conduct and false representations concerning the benefits of their phone cards

EFIC will help film and television companies increase their cash flow, unveiling its plans to provide its first Producer Offset loan to Rock Island Productions

The majority of Australians refinancing their home loans will see their interest rates drop upon doing so, a recent Mortgage Choice survey has found

National Australia Bank’s plans to acquire AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd and AXA SA continue to move closer to fruition, with the ACCC seeking ‘market consultation’ over the proposal.

Bold names help businesses stand out from the competition, a new survey of small businesses has found.

Drake International is hosting a competition this year to find The Ultimate Job in all major Australian capital cities, with the search beginning in Sydney today

The finalists for the 2010 City of Sydney Business Awards have been announced, selected from more than 520 nominations.

Australian internet service provider Internode is leading the industry in customer satisfaction, a new national survey has found.

National Australia Bank has announced unaudited cash earnings for the June quarter of approximately $1.1 billion, consistent with previous quarters for NAB.

Australian recycling company Adelaide Resource Recovery is experiencing a strong demand for its waste plastic, exporting over 500 tonnes to China since last year

Black and White Cabs of Brisbane will face the Federal Court, Melbourne after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted legal proceedings against the company.

The Asia Pacific’s top civil engineering talent will be in Sydney this week for the 5th International Civil Engineering Conference, in an event supported by the NSW Government.

LinkedIn has inked a deal with Rio Tinto to use LinkedIn Recruiter to find and hire new employees, with Rio Tinto promoting job opportunities with the company through LinkedIn’s professional network.

Federal Minister for Small Business Craig Emerson and Shadow Minister for Small Business Bruce Bilson will be in Brisbane tomorrow for a town hall style debate on small business issues.

Online job ads fell by 1.3 percent in July, with employers hiring intentions on hold until after the election, according to the latest Advantage Job Index.