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A new report conducted by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has confirmed that green building can help to boost the Australia economy by creating close to 10,000 new jobs in the construction industry. The report, Retrogreening Offices in Australia, released by Davis Langdon, has estimated that refurbishing significant quantities of office stock in […]
The IMF have predicted a gloomy future for the Australian economy, but the RBA remain optimistic, with Governor Glenn Stevens believing we are better positioned to ride out the economic storm than most countries. According to Chris Richardson, director of Access Economics, Mr Stevens optimism is a more accurate representation of Australia’s resilience. While he […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says cash bonus payments are not the best way to stimulate the economy. The IMF’s comments come after many countries including Australia, the US and China have implemented their own stimulus packages to in order to help boost the economy. The Australian Federal Government has just spent $21 million on […]
According to a survey conducted by recruitment agency Hudson, more than half of the Australian employers surveyed indicate an imminent restructure of their business. The Hudson Report: HR Insights revealed that 55 percent of businesses anticipated reorganising their operations this year. Half of those respondents pointed to external economic pressures as the reason for restructure, […]
Participants of last year’s G20 summit have been left cold by the Government’s response to the 962 ideas generated, deciding to only implement nine of the ideas. More than 1,000 Australians gathered in Canberra last year to be part of the Australian 2020 Summit, designed to shape the future of Australia and explore new ways […]
It seems consumers are turning away from credit cards in the financial crisis and using debit cards to pay for purchases to avoid going into debt, MasterCard Australia says. MasterCard Australia executive vice-president, Australasia, Eddie Grobler said they have noticed a change in credit behaviour, with many users now turning to debit cards as the […]
China’s economy is on the road to recovery, according to China’s central bank. Yi Gang, vice governor of the People’s Bank of China said the stimulus package had kicked in and the nation’s economy is showing signs of improvement. “The second quarter and the remainder of this year will continue this recovery trend,” he said. […]
The Government’s decision not to extend the First Home Owners Grant beyond the June 30 2009 deadline could have serious consequences for the Australian economy, with the potential to cause substantial job loss. The Master Builders Association (MBA) has predicted that there will be substantial job losses in the Western Australian economy if the Government […]
Young innovators and entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 are being encouraged to enter the Science and Innovation Awards 2009. The competition is open for young people in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry with a great idea that will help boost the industries. There are 13 award categories up for grabs: animal welfare, dairy, eggs, emerging and […]
The Rudd Government have ruled that the first home buyers grant will not be extended past its June 30 deadline, despite industry groups urging the Government to extend the grant. The grant has been successful in luring many first home buyers into the market, and has helped to boost the economy. Mortgage Choice chief executive […]
Symantec Corp have announced the launch of Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, designed to provide online security for small business that’s easy to set-up and use. Designed for small business customers who want comprehensive protection that is straight forward to install, deploy and manage, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition offers built in tools, […]
PowerBuy, an online service designed to help small business save money on their IT costs, have announced the launch of exclusive Lenovo cash-back offers to PowerBuy small business members. PowerBuy cash-backs are available on the range of ThinkServer (server) and ThinkStation (desktop PC) products as well as the premium W-series laptops. Businesses simply need to […]
In order to help small businesses speed up in the economic slowdown, Google Australia has today unveiled a business stimulus, offering small businesses a free $75 search marketing campaign, to help them reach new customers and drive sales in tough times.
The South Australian budget will be the toughest for business in 40 years, according to Business SA as the global financial crisis reaps havoc on the local economy. Business SA chief executive Peter Vaughan says a survey shows business confidence in SA has dropped to its lowest level since 2001. “The Government had an enormous […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is predicting Australia’s economy will contract 1.4 percent this year, as unemployment continues to rise. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has predicted a dire outcome, not just for Australia, but the world, with the global economy predicted to shrink by 1.3 percent. It has drastically downgraded its outlook for […]
SPAM. We all know it. We all loathe it, and no I am not talking about the “faux” ham. I am talking about those annoying emails that somehow creep their way into your inbox and in one hit infiltrate your system and before you know it, your computer is infected and it’s virus central. According […]
Kwik Kopy Ringwood, in Victoria has been named as the Kwik Kopy Australia Franchise of the Year 2009, as the company’s annual conference. The winner of the award, judged by senior management at Kwik Kopy Australia, is chosen on the basis of meeting or exceeding a number of key performance indicators. David Bell, managing director […]
The Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) have announced Privacy Awareness Week will take place on May 3 – 9 across the Asia Pacific, with a theme of “Privacy: where do you draw the line?” and are encouraging all businesses to attend. The Week will see a variety of programs and initiatives hosted by public and […]
Nearly 130,000 Australian businesses have had their risk profile downgraded since October 2008, with many now at a higher risks of experiencing financial distress over the next 12 months as the economy deteriorates further, according to Dun & Bradstreet. The figure is the largest number of downgrades Dun & Bradstreet have had to perform ever […]
Yahoo has recorded an 80 percent drop in first quarter profit as online advertising slows, with many companies reducing their marketing spend in light of the financial crisis. Yahoo said first-quarter net income fell to $US117.6 million ($165.7 million), from $US536.8 million in the same period a year earlier. The decline is said to be […]
