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Dell has just announced the finalists in its 2009 Small to Medium Business Excellence Award and it struck me that half of them are from Victoria. Sydney has always held the reputation as the big business hub of Australia, but could it be that Melbourne is winning the race in the SME stakes?
Debate will no doubt rage for years to come whether the “Kev 07” stimulus package worked for Australia. I must admit that I queried the benefit of it when it was announced on 3 February. I struggle to find the benefit of giving someone $900 if they are at risk of losing their $50,000 job.
Many of my clients are asking me how they can retain and reward high performing staff whilst remaining financially secure. Businesses need to look carefully at their plans to financially reward employees in 2009.
Australian retailers trying to reach and retain consumers online will underperform if they fail to learn from the mistakes made by their counterparts in the US, according to the Executive Director of Salmat DigitalForce, Paul Marshall.
Toga Hospitality, one of Australia’s largest accommodation providers, has unveiled two new properties in Darwin, the Media Grand Darwin Waterfront and the Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.
Last week saw the deaths of iconic American stars Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, and as a result spamming levels have increased dramatically according to Symantec.
Dell, EXCOM Education and the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) have selected ten finalists for the 2009 Dell Small Business Excellence Awards with the winner to be announced in September.
Research by Market Intelligence Strategy Centre (MISC) has found that small businesses are utilising high interest-earning online savings accounts as a source of spare cash.
Businesses recruiting in the current downturn who withhold important information regarding the direction and future plans of the company, may find themselves in a legal battlefield, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers.
Victorian first home buyers have been given a boost by the state government, eligible for up to $36,500 in combined state and federal government grants.
Airlines are struggling to book tickets for flights as the economic crisis escalates and swine flu grips the globe.
Despite positive news of an economic recovery, a leading economist has said the Australian economy will remain ‘weak’ for the next six months.
The Government has scrapped its Grocery Choice website, set up to help shoppers compare grocery prices in supermarkets across the country in order to find the best price.
A leading Australian accountant has warned small businesses planning on making last minute purchases before June 30, to ensure the asset is delivered and installed ready for use before this date, in order to receive the 50 percent Investment Allowance tax break.
The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has today issued a warning to small businesses to act with extreme caution when making any changes to their existing staffing arrangements, including hiring, firing, changing staff hours or rates of pay, after next Wednesday, 1 July.
The latest Apple iPhone 3G S has arrived in Australia and is now available for purchase.
New research conducted by Suncorp has found that Australians are concerned about their super and worried and they will not have enough money to retire.
A report conducted by a Queensland University psychologist has found that clear, concise emails can lead to higher morale at work and employers should create a list of guidelines on how staff should compose, send and check emails.
Family First senator Steven Fielding has said that the banks must be able to justify unnecessary increases in their interest rates.
Employees of struggling British Airways have agreed to work for free for one month, helping to save the sinking airline up to $A20.6 million.
