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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 […]
Retrenched workers are being given a voice in this tough economic climate, with a new job website JobsToDo.com.au that empowers unemployed Australians back into a job, along with offering cash-strapped consumers the chance to dictate the price they can pay for work that needs to be done. The free to use job website is a […]
Worker’s increasing fears about the security of their job is having an affect on the way they purchase property, according to realestate.com.au Consumer Insights Buy report. The report indicated that 55 percent of job seekers are highly concerned about their job security, ans as a result, 38 percent said they would spend less on buying […]
Power2Motivate are set to turn the employee rewards industry on its head, with a new eLearning platform that combines training with a rewards system. The online platform with a fully integrated Learning Management System allows employees to administer their eLearning requirements, while rewarding their staff for the successful completion of required eLearning, through buying and […]
Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated the Minister for Environment Peter Garrett for rejecting the call to follow South Australia’s lead with a national plastic bag ban. ARA Executive Director Richard Evans said the Federal Government’s dismissal of calls for a national plastic bag ban will allow retailers to recognise […]
Tension is simmering over reforms to the franchise industry, with arguments erupting between state and Federal Labor MPs. A report recommending changes to practices in the $128 billion-a-year franchising industry, has been left untouched by the Federal Government, angering South Australians Labor Government MP Tony Piccolo. Mr Piccolo has been reported as saying that if […]
BuzzNumbers, Australia’s first social media intelligence service, has found that more than 41,186 conversations were generated online among social media sites about Clare Werberloff, the “Chk Chk Boom” girl. BuzzNumbers found that the amount of conversations generated about Clare, generated more than $200,000 in equivalent advertising dollars on Australian websites and social media destinations alone. […]
Wesfarmers Ltd has put a freeze on executive salaries and cut bonuses as the economy continues to slow. Executive salaries have been a hot topic in recent months, with big companies sacking hundreds of staff as a result of the global financial crisis, but continuing to top up their own salaries. Taking a step in […]
So I am sure by now everyone has heard of the “Chk Chk Boom” girl who became an internet sensation overnight for her recount of a shooting in Kings Cross she was witness to. Now first off, I have to admit that I had a little bit of a giggle over her stupidity. Come on […]
All of the economic ‘doom and gloom’ being spread around by political leaders and economic commentators is getting consumers and small businesses down, says Australian Retailers Association (ARA) executive director Richard Evans. Evans believes that the drop in the Westpac Consumer Sentiment and ACCI’s May Small Business Survey’s Exepected Economic Growth index falling short by […]
