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More Australian shoppers are moving online to make purchases and have moved beyond traditional purchases such as books and DVDs to clothes and alcohol, according to a report from Roy Morgan.

A major superannuation group is calling for an increase in compulsory super contributions beyond the current nine percent, to 12 percent.

SA entrepreneurs need to seize the opportunities for innovation created by the global financial crisis advises Amanda Heyworth, CEO of South Australian seed investor Playford Capital.

In light of the latest ABS labour force statistics showing a drop of 7,000 full time jobs a week in August and an increase in unemployment levels, ACTU president Sharan Burrow said it is an indication the Federal Government’s stimulus measures should not be wound back just yet.

Over 250,000 hot water bottled have been recalled across the country, after ACCC tests on 30 different hot water brands found over half failed mandatory safety standards.

Email spam is on the rise, accounting for 87 percent of all email messages in August according to Symantec’s latest State of Spam report.

While it appears the economy is improving, we need to be on the looking out for rising unemployment rates, says Drake International general manager of Government, Matthew Tukaki.

ANZ is set to host a cash flow management workshop for small businesses in order to help them cope with the challenges the current economic crisis presents.

With the financial crisis spurring on young entrepreneurs to start their own business, Bakers Delight is giving 50 young hopefuls the chance to do just that.

Despite all signs pointing to an economic recovery, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has warned there will be further job losses.

Australia’s small businesses will now have access to a range of free online resources to help them understand their rights when it comes to employing staff, thanks to the launch of the Fair Work for Small Business website.

New data compiled by Australia computer provider and technology support company Geeks2U, has revealed the most common reasons computer users call support lines, with infections such as viruses and malware topping the list.

Melbourne-based company Aafia Pty Ltd has launched a new training program called Leadership Journey, which attempts to take participants out of their comfort zone and teach them new skills and ways to communicate effectively with peers.

Retail sales posted a surprise fall in July as the effects of the Federal Government’s stimulus wore off.

August marked Victoria’s small business Energise Enterprise festival, September has been all about New South Wales’ Small Business September and now October will focus on South Australia’s Small Business Month.

Australian bosses are looking to start hiring again as the outlook for the economy continues to brighten, a new survey has revealed.

Telecommunications specialist Comscentre has called on the Federal Government to engage further with SMEs over the National Broadband Network.

Australian businesses are growing more confident by the day according to NAB’s latest Monthly Business Survey & Economic Outlook, as business confidence hit a six-year high in August.

Foreign exchange specialist OzForex predicts the Australian dollar is due for a downward spiral, while interest rates will remain steady.

Queensland company Little Green Genie (LGG) is today embarking on a cause to help reduce the emssions created by computers, through the introduction of world first computer carbon offset software.