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Housing affordability for first-home buyers slumped in the September quarter, as low interest rates and government grants fuelled demand for housing, a report shows. According to the Housing Industry Association and Commonwealth Bank report, housing affordability dropped 3.3 percent in the September quarter, following a five percent drop in the June quarter. HIA senior economist […]
Population growth will be the biggest challenge Australia will face emerging from the global financial crisis says head of Treasury, Dr Ken Henry.
Real world social networking company, LiveSites Australasia, predicts that social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Beebo will drive a fundamental change in experiential marketing, as they demonstrate the desire for consumers to interact and participate, rather being made feel like observers. Over the last twelve months, the company has witnessed increasing demand […]
The contentious hot air balloon boy mystery dominated global news last week and dominated the weekend. It would seem the entire world was glued to the screens over the fate of a cute young boy whose family feared he had been launched into space in a hot air balloon.
Apple and Linux advocate IBM have both attempted to overshadow Microsoft’s launch of their new operating system Windows 7 this week, by rolling out their own new products just days before the official Windows 7 launch.
Microsoft has officially kicked off the launch of new operating system Windows 7 as a replacement for much-derided Windows Vista.
In any recession, some businesses survive while others positively thrive. Rowena Murray of Bureaux Business lounges says that the Bureaux business model has not only seen their client base expand, but offered safe haven to small businesses weathering the storm.
NetSuite Inc has announced it has brought the first cloud computing mobile suite for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch to Australia.
Tech spending to rebound in 2010 The information technology is closing its worst year on record, but is expected to return to growth next year, says reseach group Gartner Inc. According to Gartner, worldwide tech spending will decline 5.2 percent in 2009, but will get back on track in 2010 with 3.3 percent growth year-on-year […]
ANZ is set to host a free small business cash flow workshop in Hobart, following on from the success of previous workshops.
The Tax Office has released more than 50 new benchmarks to help small businesses meet their tax obligations.
Business owners are finding new ways to connect with one another with the help of A List Entrepreneurs, an organisaion focused on bringing professionals together to socialise and network in a relaxed atmosphere.
A new global survey of business leaders has revealed that many do not expect the global economy to recover until mid-2010.
A free service offering small business advice and support over the phone has been given a big tick of approval by callers, according to Small Business Minister Dr Craig Emerson.
Treasury Secretary Ken Henry has unveiled a bold reform to simplify the tax system, which could eventually be used by up to half of Australia’s 12 million taxpayers, News Limited reports.
A new global reputation poll has found that while Australia may think the world of itself, the world does not think as much of it.
Australians are looking increase their spending in the coming months, following positive economic data, a financial comparison company says.
Jim’s Group founder Jim Penman has denied media reports that the majority of franchisees want him out as the leader of the group.
A leading economist has warned petrol prices will start to climb over the coming months, as global oil costs hit new one-year highs.
Business owners are being invited to have their say on the first set of legislation to simplify GST rules.
