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The Reserve Bank of Australia believes it is “too soon” to be certain the global economy is on the road to recovery.

The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is urging the Federal Government to reconsider proposed changes to the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) system, believing it places an unwanted burden on small businesses.

My clients are used to me going on about putting the PR in the HR all the time. So many companies I work with offer amazing employee benefits and rewards but nobody knows about it or it is taken for granted by the employees.

I read with interest an article in the September Choice magazine on option educators and their wealth creation seminars.

Google has unveiled a new magazine style online news reader called ‘Fast Flip’, allowing users to quickly browse through news stories from the websites of Google’s three dozen partners.

Telstra chief executive officer David Thodey today responded to the Federal Government’s proposed regulatory reform package that would see the telecommunications company separate its retail, wholesale and infrastructure businesses.

Employers are being warned to start nurturing their best staff now, ahead of the expected economic recovery, says financial recruitment firm Robert Half.

One of the country’s most powerful union leaders has dismissed claims made by NSW Minerals Council chief executive Dr Nikki Williams about the damage the Federal Government’s Emissions Trade Scheme will cause, reports the Illawarra Mercury.

The Federal Government has announced a package of telecommunications reforms that will force Telstra to separate its retail, wholesale and infrastructure businesses, unless it voluntarily agrees to separate.

The ACCC has helped to bail out small business newsagents, relieving them of a heavy financial burden for useless equipment.

Alcohol is harming Australian businesses in more ways that one, a new report has found.

Department stores can learn a lot from discount retailers, according to Myer boss Bernie Brookes.

The Greater Building Society today announced that its new marketing campaign starring Jerry Seinfeld has dramatically lifted its brand profile.

Twitter has paved the way for advertising on the site by revising the social networking website’s terms of use.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) may challenge the National Australia Bank’s (NAB) proposed $385 move on Challenger’s mortgage business, according to reports in The Age newspaper..

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economic crisis isn’t over yet.

The unemployment rate is set to peak at 6.75 percent, economists say.

NSW small businesses are being encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s Energy Efficient For Small Business Program.

Australia’s banks are set to get busier over the next few months, as “mortgage season” starts to kick in, according to financial comparison website RateCity.

Apple has unveiled a host of new iPod devices, including the iPod Nano which now includes a built-in camera.