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As unemployment figures lowered for a third consecutive month, survey results reveal that the upturn is in full swing for Australia’s privately held businesses and employee salaries are on the up. · Over three-quarters (78%) of Australian business are planning to increase salaries in the next 12 months, compared to the global average of only […]
Many professionals – salespeople, service reps and managers are constantly on the road. Their success when they are away from their desks is critical to managing and growing their business. Salesforce Mobile is a powerful wireless platform that helps your mobile teams succeed by keeping in touch with the latest information, whenever and wherever they […]
Telstra has updated the value of its pre-paid wireless broadband data allowances on Telstra Next G to bring them closer to the price points offered by competitors – Vodafone and Optus. To further satisfy the nation’s growing appetite for wireless connectivity, some of the new allowances offer customers up to three times more data at […]
Proposed changes to Australia’s bankruptcy laws have today received support from the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA). One the eve of Senate debate around the Bankruptcy Legislation Amendment Bill 2009, the Council of Small Business has affirmed support for the bill which will ultimately improve the position for many small businesses that experience […]
Dynamic Business and Regus teamed up to host a speed networking event for 100 people in Sydney last week. It was a great success and we hope to make it a regular event. Attendee and seasoned networker Iggy Pintado, said: “They say that you can tell what a person’s like within 30 seconds of meeting […]
Macrumors reports: “MacRumors has received reports from several readers noting that the download cap for iPhone applications installed via 3G has been increased to 20 MB, a change that also appears to apply to iTunes Store content. Previously, users attempting to download content over 10 MB in size were prompted to connect to a Wi-Fi […]
In a shock move, the Seven Network has announced a merger with heavy equipment group WesTrac Holdings, creating a consolidated holding company that hopes to cushion the Seven Network from continued trouble with advertiser revenues due to the GFC. Mr Stokes believed the transaction will transform Seven and improve returns for shareholders and tackle the […]
A new Sydney based startup is attempting to remove the ʻummsʼ and ʻahhsʼ from our decision-filled world. Enter Frendorsed – a web service which lets your friends either ʻendorseʼ (yae) or ʻrejectʼ (nae) any of your potential purchases. Even better, the idea piggy-backs on two current and major trends: a rise in consumer spending – […]
Standard Business Reporting (SBR) is an Australian Government initiative to reduce the business-to-government reporting burden. SBR has been co-designed by Australian, state and territory government agencies in partnership with software developers, business and their accountants, bookkeepers, tax agents and payroll professionals. SBR is simplifying business-to-government reporting by: • removing unnecessary or duplicated information from government […]
The 2010 Telstra Business Awards open for nominations today with entrants offered a ‘free Business Health Check’ to help identify opportunities to grow and expand. It’s the 18th year Telstra has run the Awards recognising excellence in small and medium business both nationally and in every state and territory. They offer a combined prize pool […]
After the recent turmoils in financial markets, small businesses are still feeling unloved by the big banks. So when it comes to securing a loan for that next equipment purchase, it is more important than ever to play the field. The margins on lending to small businesses have blown out in 2009. With the RBA’s […]
With more and more staff using social network sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace from work, plenty of businesses are asking the question, “If social networks are such a risk, shouldn’t we just block them?” When social networking web sites such as Facebook and MySpace first emerged, some businesses viewed them as a distraction from […]
The effects of the global financial crisis are lifting, with the National Australia Bank posting unaudited cash earnings for the first quarter of approximately $1.1 billion, an increase of more than 20% on the fourth quarter of the 2009 financial year. In a further promising sign for the economy NAB’s charge for bad and doubtful […]
The Technology Industry Association (TIA) President, Peter Charlesworth, and South Australian Premier Mike Rann have signed a landmark sector agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the electronics and ICT industry. The agreement was signed on the second day of the CleverGreen Conference & Showcase at the Adelaide Convention Centre. The agreement has […]
New research has found that employees choose to work for an organisation based on the job description, but leave because of poor relationships with management. Over a million employees participated in the survey conducted by Gallop on behalf of the Chartered Management Institute. Coach trainer and communication expert, Maureen Pound of Performance Toolkit anticipates that […]
Optus Business App Store launched today, promising applications for almost every make and model except the iPhone. Encompassing products such as security applications for sensitive data, budget planning and expense trackers for managers and currency and language applications for business people on the go, the store provides an all-in-one resource, tailored to the needs of […]
April 1st 2010 may mean something different to many Australians, but it’s the day when health insurance premiums go up and the annual debate on how deep our pockets are heats up. However, there is a way for businesses to save their employees money on health insurance – and gain valuable employee engagement on the […]
Following positive signs of an economic recovery, business owners may be tempted to reclaim the sacrifices they made during the downturn. Former CEO of retail icons BiLo, Radio Rentals and Chair of The Executive Connection (TEC) Brendan Killen, urges businesses to resist the temptation to recoup lost expenses in order to stay strong during the […]
Research commissioned by Kyocera Mita, one of the world’s leading document imaging companies, has revealed that the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a printer fleet for a typical Australian mid-market business is between $151,000 and $287,000 over three years. The study, conducted by local industry analyst firm Longhaus, also identified that the typical print […]
With signs of an economic downturn appearing in late 2008, TEC Chair Brendan Killen asked a group of business owners who were members of TEC to offer their tips to each other on what they should do to survive and thrive during a possible significant economic downturn. With the GFC easing, Mr Killen ran a […]
