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Speed recognition software has proven to be an excellent investment for franchise Hell Pizza, as they are now able to manage the volume of calls they receive in an efficient, cost effective and flexible manner. According to Hell Pizza managing director, Mike Hird, having a “single point of entry for all callers and a number […]
Symantec Corp. latest findings of it’s 2009 Worldwide Green IT Report has found that 97 percent of businesses globally and in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are working towards the implementation of a greener IT strategy. The report found that businesses are placing a higher importance on investing in green IT strategies and solutions, attributed […]
Small and medium businesses are taking steps to reduce their debt, with new research finding 49 percent of small business borrowers plan to reduce or pay off their debt in the next 12 months. The Business Financial Services Monitor conducted by DBM Consultants of more than 4,000 small and medium businesses across the country, found […]
As swine flu spreads across the country, with up to 70 confirmed cases in Australia alone, retailers are being advised to take proactive precautions to guard against the spread of swine flu in stores and shopping centres. The Australian Retailers Association has asked retailers to implement thorough and stringent health precautions in their store and […]
New business investments have slumped by 8.9 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The figures highlight the pressure currently being felt by businesses in the downturn, as they cut back on capital spending, as well as staff. In this month’s Federal Budget, the Government forcast business […]
New research has found that more than a quarter of Australian men have lied in order to get ahead at work and boost their career. The online survey of over 700 Australian men, conducted by the localised version of men’s website AskMen.com, found that 27 per cent had lied at work to improve their career […]
Vodafone Australia today confirmed that customers will be able to purchase the new HTC Magic mobile device from Vodafone stores around the country from Monday, June 15. Vodafone will be offering the new, highly anticipated HTC Magic in either black or white. The device is Vodafone’s first Android-powered mobile and will feature numerous software enhancements, […]
The Australian Tax Office has found that as many as 16,000 deceased persons and 27,000 expatriate Australians have received stimulus payments, in a measure totalling $40 million. The ATO estimate the cost of the payments to deceased persons is likely to exceed $14 million. So far, 15,934 payments made to deceased estates, with the figure […]
NAB has praised the Government’s efforts in increasing the small business Investment Allowance on capital assets from 30 percent to 50 percent, and will provide funding to those looking to take advantage of the tax break through Hire Purchase or an Equipment Loan. David Taylor, general manager of Asset Finance at NAB said many small […]
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is confident that we will see the positive effects of the Government’s first stimulus package filter through the economy, as he awaits next week’s figures for the March quarter. “The sort of outcomes we have received here in terms of retail sales are dramatically better than has been recorded anywhere else […]
I can’t hold it in any longer. It may seem too obvious a subject for an editor-type to blog on, but the misuse of the common apostrophe makes me so angry I can actually feel my blood pressure rising when I see yet another prime example. So I edit Dynamic Business, Australia’s largest circulating magazine […]
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 […]
