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Facebook has announced it will allow members to register their own usernames on their page in order to make it easier for friends to find their pages.

The official job figures for May released today are expected to show a sharp jump in the unemployment rate.

Entries are now open for the 2009 Australian Event Awards to commend business innovation, excellence and bring together the Australian Events Industry.

Speaking at the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia small business summit today, Australian Taxation Office commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo has announced new measures to help small businesses earning less than $2 million in revenue get through the downturn.

Sales of at-home hair removal products have soared in the economic crisis, as consumers opt for more affordable DIY alternatives.

A new survey has found that 3 Australian cities have been ranked in the top 10 for the ‘most liveable’ cities in the world.

Cases of swine flu have now been confirmed in 73 countries, according to the latest World Health Organisation figures, with more than 25,000 people infected and 139 deaths. Fourteen deaths from the A(H1N1) disease were reported at the weekend.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has estimated that the airline industry stands to lose $9 billion this year due to plunging passenger numbers, falling fare prices and fuel prices.

The Australian Tax Office has issued a warning to email users about the latest scam doing the rounds, claiming the Tax Office owes recipients a tax refund.

Speaking at the National Small Business Summit in Melbourne on Tuesday night, Kevin Rudd urged small business owners to remain optimistic about the future of the economy, claiming there is a “rational basis for confidence in the future.”

The economic downturn has painted franchising in a new light, with many Aussies flocking to the sector as it is viewed as the ‘most secure’ and will bring them ‘financial independence.’

The latest report by Access Economics has painted a bleak picture for retailers, with the forecaster predicting retail sales will be unlikely to improve until early 2011. Retailers will be in for a tough 18 months with unemployment levels due to rise and the gloss from the Government stimulus payments wears off. Access is forecasting […]

A Telstra commissioned national survey has found that only less than half of all Australian small businesses have a disaster plan in the case of a major disruption.

Vodafone with BlackBerry today released a range of Shared Business Caps to give Australian businesses more choice in deciding on the right mobile solution for their staff.

Telecommunication giants Optus and Vodafone have thrown their weight behind the new Apple iPhone, confirming they will both carry the phone upon its arrival in Australia on June 26.

The economic figures released this week suggest that the economy is in a better condition than many expected. However, is this outcome really a product of good management or good luck? What has worked in the governments favour is that the Australian dollar traded below the $0.70 USD level for most of the March quarter, […]

A new business concept called Smart Cooking claims to answer the ‘What’s for dinner?” question for health-conscious, time-poor Sydneysiders.

Yes, it’s that easy! The latest Dynamic Business magazine reader survey is now online. By telling us what you think, you’ll be in with a chance of winning a $3,000 hotel voucher from Toga Hospitality to use as you wish. Full details of the prize can be found in the June issue of Dynamic Business, […]

Computer security breaches are costing Australian businesses more than $600 million dollars a year, according to a recent survey by the Institute of Criminology.

The Commonwealth Bank hopes to improve its relationship with SMEs after announcing the relocation of specialised teams of business bankers to select retail branches.