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TNT Express rewards customer loyalty International freight provider TNT Express is holding a competition to reward customer loyalty, offering users of TNT Express the chance to win fabulous prizes including a holiday, shopping spree and more. Customers who send an international consignment with TNT between 3 September 2009 and 30 October 2009 will go in […]
Google Android tipped to overthrow iPhone Market researchers have predicted that the dominance of Apple’s popular iPhone could soon be toppled by Google’s Android mobile platform within three years, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. According to the reports, the global sales forecast published by Gartner predicts that in 2012, Android, Symbian and Blackberry smartphones will […]
Time running out for Investment Allowance With time running out for the Government’s Investment Allowance, Finlease is urging businesses to take advantage of the generous tax break. According to Finlease, the Investment Allowances come at an opportune time for businesses looking to increase their capabilities, and with the 31 December 2009 deadline fast approaching, there […]
Cappuccino drinkers are being given the opportunity to help in the fight against global poverty with Gloria Jean’s ‘Cappucino for a Cause’.
The Hon Joe Hockey MP, Federal Member for North Sydney and the Shadow Treasurer yesterday opened a new ‘green’ education centre designed to compete in global markets.
The ACCC has called into question a fuel discount promotion undertaken by supermarket giant Coles, forcing them to withdraw the offer.
An online service that helps clubs and community groups organise events, manage volunteers and raise funds has won RMIT University’s prestigious 2009 Business Plan Competition.
Business should ‘take care’ with Windows 7.0 While Windows 7.0 may be generating a fair amount of hype, businesses are being warned to take care when migrating to any new desktop operating system. According to specialist project strategists, Australian Project & Consulting Services Pty Ltd (APCS), such an upgrade is often a daunting task, particular for […]
I meet with many marketing managers and business owners who are about to launch a new product or product line, online business or service and they assume, or have often been advised, that the best way to go about the launch is to throw a fabulous party.
RBA hints at further rate rises RBA Governor Glenn Stevens has hinted at further interest rate rises, claiming Australia’s economic strength is likely to drive interest rates higher. “The very low interest rate settings were designed for a weaker economy than we are in fact facing,” he told a gathering in Perth this morning. Speaking […]
With tears in her eyes, an overwhelmed Rhonda Brighton of eyewear and eye care company, Luxottica, accepted the 2009 Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year Award at the awards ceremony at The Westin in Sydney today.
Even better news on bank fees! Well it gets better! Yesterday I blogged on the widespread reduction of several types of bank fees. Today NAB has come out with an even more aggressive move, scrapping the most important fee of all, the monthly account fee on its main personal bank accounts (from Jan 2010). And […]
Companies that do not ramp up their risk and control frameworks to match the surge in business from an improving economy could suffer major financial losses, says Cathy Blunt, vice resident of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Hoyts moves into home entertainment Hoyts Australia has officially moved into the home entertainment market, after acquiring DVD rental machine operator Instant DVD. The partnership will enable more than 1,000 DVD rental machines to be rolled out nationally over the next two years, providing a convenient and cost effective way for consumers to enjoy movies […]
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey said small business could face a financial squeeze in the fallout from the global financial crisis.
DB star relaunches jewellery website Jewellery designer Chrissy Leighton, who is featured in the October issue of Dynamic Business magazine, has just relaunched her website and for the first time, you can buy her treasures over the internet. Sans Souci-based Chrissy realised that e-commerce is the way ahead and spent months working on getting it […]
ABC managing director Mark Scott has rejected plans by commercial news outlets to charge for online content.
A small Melbourne company has developed a new iPhone application designed to protect users from an attack anywhere in the world.
Crowdsourcing firm DesignBay has teamed up with advertising and marketing magazine B&T, launching a competition to help the government find a logo and tagline that could represent Brand Australia.
Aussies businesses prepare for recovery Australians businesses are moving into preparation mode in anticipation of an economic recovery, according to HR Coach Research Institute. Findings from the HR Coach HR Quarterly Index Report reveal that business expectations for growth and expectations for staff grew rapidly in the September quarter. The survey reveals that 33 percent […]
