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Australian consumers will soon see the new range of media ads in which Australian products will be the heroes and the workers who make them will be the stars, following the launch of Australian Made Media, the new media platform designed to promote Australian made products. The Hon. Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science […]
Facebook and Twitter users are the target of a new scam offering free Apple iPad’s to beta-testers who sign up online. Scammers have created pages on Facebook claiming that you can be the lucky recipient of an Apple iPad if you simply register to be a beta-tester. Not only will they supply you with an […]
Australia’s trade deficit narrowed further in January and is expected to be in surplus by the end of 2010 as export prices for commodities continue to grow. Australia’s trade deficit for January came in at $1.176 billion, seasonally adjusted, down almost $1 billion from December’s figure, making it the narrowest trade deficit since June 2009’s […]
Qantas subsidiary Jetstar will cease flights into Rockhampton from May 9th after disputes arose over a long term deal with the airport. Jetstar boss Bruce Buchanan was unhappy with what he termed “greedy” airports, with up to 25% of the cost of short haul flights being fees paid to airports. “There are a whole bunch […]
Australians are predicted to lose $120 billion during the next decade by investing with retail superannuation funds. The Industry Super Network (ISN), a body that represents the not for profit superannuation sector, have released a 24 page report comparing the performance of both not for profit and retail superannuation funds. The report, called Supernomics used […]
The confidence of small and medium business owners across Australia has slumped in the three months to March, with the most dramatic falls in Victoria and Tasmania. The Sensis Business Index for the quarter ending March showed business confidence down 9 percent to 46 percent, down from 55 percent December quarter. “We have seen a […]
Day to day life running your own business can seem overwhelming – you have vague memories of starting a business to have more control, freedom and flexibility in your life and work. But the reality is that you have never worked harder and seem to have less time than ever before. Days are filled with […]
The ACCC has issued scam warnings for both online shoppers and small businesses in conjunction with two new publications on the issue. “The internet is a great way to get things done, especially shopping. It can save you a lot of time and can be very convenient, but consumers need to be careful when online,” […]
Forbes listed online businesswoman, Clare Lancaster, has launched a website for Australian women in business and female entrepreneurs who want to use the internet to start a business without sacrificing flexibility. The site provides information on using social media, SEO and blogging including how to plan, launch and establish an online business. Womeninbusiness.com.au offers a […]
Ruslan Kogan of Kogan Technology has demonstrated a prototype tablet device to compete with Apple’s iPad that is expected to cost only $200. The tablet demonstrated was essentially an engineering sample of a product for Chinese market, the SmartQ V7, however the final product to be released by Kogan is expected to have improved specifications […]
Despite expectations that the Global Financial Crisis would produce significant savings for travellers, results from the fourth quarter 2009 American Express Business Travel Monitor indicate a mixed picture. The results reveal that year-on-year, published airfares increased one per cent overall in the Asia Pacific; and comparing the third to the fourth quarter of 2009, there […]
Devnet has launched the first Google Apps Store in Australia allowing users the opportunity to access third party applications for the Google Apps platform. The Devnet Google App Store currently allows customers to subscribe to Google Apps plus a range of value-added services like Postini mail security and archiving, domain names and Google Maps offerings. […]
After abandoning the Windows Mobile platform last month Skype has released a version of their software for Nokia mobile phones. Skype for Symbian will run on any Nokia smartphone using Symbian ^1, the latest version of the Symbian platform and is now available as a free download from the Ovi store. Skype for Symbian will […]
ASIC has reached a compensation agreement worth $13.5 million over failed property investment scheme run by Westpoint Group, the forth such settlement approved by the Federal Court. As a result of the settlement with trustee State Trustees of Melbourne approximately 525 investors in the failed property group will be able to to submit a proof […]
Australia’s services sector continues to struggle, contracting further in February with a fall in sales and further job losses. The Performance of Services Index by the Australian Industry Group and the Commonwealth Bank rose 0.9 points to 48.3 in February, with that still being below the key 50-point level separating growth and contraction. Finance and […]
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Board Meeting yesterday, National Australia Bank confirmed its variable home loan interest rates would increase by 0.25% per annum. NAB’s new standard variable rate will be 6.74% pa, effective Friday, 5 March 2010. Lisa Gray, Group Executive NAB Personal Banking, said: “In the last month we have seen a […]
Software AG has announced open beta availability for ARISalign, dubbed the ‘Facebook for enterprise’. ARISalign offers an open, global community for project participants dealing with business processes. The new solution is a platform where anyone with a stake in a business can participate in the process discovery phase to collaborate, gather information, share goals, and […]
Adult entertainment expo brand Sexpo is undertaking market research and exploring options to meet regulatory compliance before an initial public offering expected in November 2010. Sexpo has grown into a strong expo brand in Australian over the last 14 years. It is in the top 5 national shows alongside The Royal Show, Home Shows, Motor […]
The search for Australia’s leading entrepreneur is on again with nominations for the 10th anniversary Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year now open. Since 2001, nearly 900 businessmen and women across Australia have been recognised through the award, with 51 national category winners, and nine Australian Entrepreneur Of The Year winners flying the flag […]
Up to 2,000 jobs are under threat in South Australia and Victoria if a decision to lift anti-dumping duties on discounted toilet paper imported from Indonesia and China. In a letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, South Australian Premier Mike Rann has pleaded with the PM to reinstate anti-dumping duties that were lifted in January. […]
