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Depending on who you ask, the financial crisis is a) over; b) easing; or c) lingering like a hangover, soon to be written off with a smile as ‘that time we all got drunk on credit’. But if a) or b) turn out to be the right call, it’s not all good news. Because time […]
Social Media Women, a formal networking group that will encourage and assist women to participate more prominently in social media has been launched today to coincide with International Women’s Day. Having recognised the important role women play in social media, the group will give women a voice in all areas of social media. It’s a […]
The Advantage Job Index, which looks at jobs advertised online, grew 1.59 percent in February, with the largest increases in job ads in NSW. The index rose for the eighth month in the past nine, lead primarily by white-collar vacancies rising. In commenting on the report, Advantage Professional director Robert Olivier said February numbers indicated […]
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is under fire from its commercial media rivals for its plans to expand in the digital space, while the BBC shrinks its operations overseas. Stephen Conroy, the Federal communications minister has endorsed the ABC’s expansion plans as well as the ABC’s managing director Mark Scott, despite concerns raised by those in […]
Microsoft will officially launch Microsoft Office 2010 to business users at an event scheduled for May 12 (May 13th in Australia). Companies with volume license agreements can obtain the product on May 12, with Microsoft Office set to go on sale to the general public and businesses without volume licensing deals in June. Microsoft also […]
One in five women don’t trust their partner with money, with half believing their partner wastes money, concludes a survey by Westpac Women’s Markets for International Womens Day. Women are being asked to take up money issues with their partners as part of International Womens Day, as compared to the historical average, more women than […]
92% of Australian women believe that they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by leading cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development Fund for women. The Poll also revealed 41% of women flagged domestic commitments, lack of support in the home and […]
Following a dip in January the jobs market gathered pace in February, with national job vacancies increasing 6.3 per cent compared to a fall of 6.0 per cent last month, according to the latest monthly data from IPA, one of Australia’s largest recruitment firms. Rabieh Krayem, CEO of IPA, said despite the positive figures, CEOs […]
iPlease has the essential tool for today’s technology-hungry urbanite who has a hint of green peeking out from underneath all those gadgets – the Solio Mono iPhone solar charger. The Solio Mono solar charger is compact enough to fit into a pocket or bag and its versatility, combined with the Australian sun, makes for a […]
In an effort to prevent consumers from holding off from purchasing the current version of Microsoft Office 2007 when Office 2010 is just around the corner, Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Office 2010 through what is being called the Office 2010 Technology Guarantee. The Office 2010 Technology Guarantee allows eligible consumers who purchase […]
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 […]
