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Vodafone Australia Limited and Hutchison 3G Australia Pty Limited, today moved to reassure customers that they would not be punished following the proposed merger of the two companies, receiving either the same or better value deals. Both companies have confirmed that in the event of a merger, new and existing customers on contracts with either […]
In an effort to connect with small and medium business owners (SMEs), the Australian Tax Office is inviting SMEs to participate in an online forum to share their cash flow problems. The forum is designed to gain a better understanding of SME compliance costs, along with tax management. Small and medium businesses interested in participating […]
Skype today announced the availability of its global Skype Online Shop to users in Australia. Designed with user friendliness in mind, the Skype online shop enables users in Australia to browse and buy a range of Skype CertifiedTM accessories and hardware from third party merchants whom Skype has partnered with. The new online shop allows […]
Well the Federal Budget came out last week and most pundits labeled it as a pretty tame affair particularly with respect to businesses. I have to agree. There was no change for large business and the only significant change for small business was the extension and increase of the Small Business Tax Break – from […]
New research has shown that the economic crisis and excessive workloads are causing an undue amount of stress in the workplace, resulting in lost productivity. International recruitment firm Robert Half have released their Workplace Survey of 404 Australians to gauge how the workplace is being affected by the economic crisis. Stress is becoming a major […]
MasterCard and U21Global have announced they will continue their scholarship program for women in the travel and tourism industry into its fourth year. The MasterCard-U21Global program offers 20 scholarships to help female executives reach their full potential through education. The program is aimed at women who want to expand their skills in management and marketing […]
A Servcorp International Business Confidence Survey has revealed that one in five international businesspeople believe Australia is the nation best surviving the financial crisis. Servcorp polled 7,500 international businesspeople to find which countries they believe are weathering the financial crisis the best, with 20 percent of all international businesspeople ranking Australia, ahead of China and […]
I always get asked for a tip or two, particularly around tax time each year. So over the next 2 weeks I will provide my top 20 tax tips for 2009. Please note that not all of the tips will be applicable to you or your business and you should consult your own adviser/s to […]
The recent outbreak of swine flu has sent speculators scrambling to buy into Biota, the company responsible for the Tamiflu vaccine in the hope of making a quick dollar. But is this really smart investing or just plain gambling? On Friday 24 April Biota closed at $0.87 before rising 78.16 percent to a high of […]
New research commissioned by Telstra for the 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards has shown that the majority of business women are confident they can survive the economic crisis. The survey revealed that while 90 percent of women who operate or own their own business are concerned about the state of the economy, 88 percent are […]
Workers with diverse needs and backgrounds are becoming the silent victims of the financial crisis, as unemployment grows and employers search for staff. Diversity@Work CEO Mark Heaysman, said that with layoffs becoming more prevalent and competition for jobs at boiling point, businesses now have the luxury of choice from a well of experience and may […]
The latest Travel Habits Survey conducted by Travel.com.au has revealed that more than half of surveyed Australian passengers are becoming frustrated with flight delays before they have even boarded a flight. “It seems the biggest flying frustration comes before passengers have even boarded the plane,” said general manager for the Travel.com.au brand Lisa Ferrari. She […]
Research released by Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has shown that the number of business-to-business debts referred for collection has increased by 20 percent, as firms take action to improve their cash position. According to Christine Christian, D&B’s CEO, executives are beginning to realise the critical role that the accounts receivable function plays in improving the […]
The head of the ACCC Graeme Samuel has said he is becoming increasingly concerned with the reduced competition in the banking sector, with recent bank mergers and the Federal Government’s guarantee’s to the big four banks, forcing a number of smaller lenders out of the market. According to new research, in the first quarter of […]
The financial crisis is changing the eating habits of everyday Australians, according to research conducted by Dangar Research Group which has shown that many are going “back to basics” and eating in. Liz Dangar, founder of the Dangar Research Group said that Australians are pulling in during the crisis and becoming more budget conscious. “In […]
Coverage of Clare the ‘fake’ Kings Cross bogan may have generated a whopping $200K in equivalent advertising dollars in social media. Wow. Social media intelligence service BuzzNumbers, has been tracking conversations about Clare Werberloff on the web since her YouTube video went viral on Monday last week. Seven days later, it found that more than […]
The debate about the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme is still raging, with environmental groups on opposite sides of the fence in regards to the impact of the scheme. The Climate Institute has released a report indicating that the Federal Government’s emissions trading scheme has the potential to boost the economy, creating over 30,000 new […]
A new online advisory service for small business has launched, to help small businesses stay afloat in the current climate. The website, d.r-maxx was designed specifically to provide cost-effective, concrete advice to business owners in a time of uncertainty says founder John Tapper. “Many small businesses are struggling right now… they often don’t have access […]
Employers are being warned to implement proper risk management procedures and be prepared to send sick staff home as the number of confirmed swine flu cases in Australia reaches 17. Joydeep Hor, managing partner at Harmers Workplace Lawyers says business owners and managers have an obligation to keep their workplace safe and to take property […]
Amid growing criticism of the Rudd Government’s controversial changes to the employee share scheme, the Government will release an options paper examining alternative proposals. Mr Swan made the announcement on Sunday with Assistant Treasurer Chris Bowen, citing growing concerns within the community. “Given the community concerns with the proposed changes and the possible unintended adverse […]
