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A new survey has found one in four Australian contractors have had to take a pay cut in the global financial crisis.

Nominations are now open for Australia’s Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2009 program.

Australians are confident they are protected when shopping online, according to the Visa e-Commerce Consumer Monitor.

Retail groups have welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed changes to employment awards, but Shadow Small Business Minister Steven Ciobo says they are “a disaster” for small business.

There has been a lot of speculation over the last couple of days as to whether the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates when the board meets today.

A survey has revealed the extend to which consumers were disappointed the Reserve Bank interest rate cuts were not passed on to credit cards.

Tech giant Apple has refused to take responsibility for claims in Europe that iPhone screens have been exploding in people’s faces.

The Federal Government is likely to continue it’s economic stimulus spending, in order to keep the economy afloat and to protect jobs, says Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Australian women are working longer hours in the downturn, according to a new Westpac Banking Corp survey.

Tiger Airways has been revealed as the least favourite airline of Australian consumers, according to a new survey.

Unhappy Australian workers are preparing to leave their jobs once the economy improves, according to a new survey.

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is predicting the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates twice this year, once in November and then again in December.

Facebook has agreed to give users of the social networking site better protection and more privacy, following negotiations with Canada’s privacy commissioner, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

Fraud prevention expert Darryl Swindells has warned that the number of high profile frauds recently being exposed is only the tip of the iceberg, and that many more are occurring but are going unnoticed.

To celebrate the launch of Virgin Car Insurance, Richard Branson is inviting one lucky Australian the opportunity to join him in the fast lane at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix and spend a day in the life of the world’s most sought after entrepreneur.

A new survey has found the widespread use of social networks at home and work is increasing the risk of identity theft and infection, yet most social media users do not take the proper precautions to protect themselves.

Wow. Whoever would’ve thought when we launched our Dynamic Business magazine PR pitch competition that nine agencies would give us their ideas? Not me!

Retailers have welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed changes to employment awards, with particular focus on penalty rates.

Despite signs that the economy is improving, the aviation industry is still struggling, as budget airline Virgin Blue saw its first annual loss and Air New Zealand and Qantas both announced a 90 percent drop in profits.

New data has revealed Australian business investment jumped 3.3 percent in the June quarter, a sign that the economy is improving.