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The Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC) has recently announced a new service, CanAus Connections, helping Australian and Canadian business representatives connect with the business communities of other country. Central to this service is a partnership with Air Canada, the only airline offering a non-stop service between Australia and Canada. Travellers with a business program […]
Consumer research commissioned by out-of-home media firm oOh!media sheds light on how advertising works in a retail environment with 83 percent of respondents saying they were affected by price discounts, while almost two-thirds say they stick to regular brands and just over half are after convenience. The How We Really Shop survey revealed that consumers […]
After yesterday’s horrendous Honda press release, today I thought I’d post my favourite of the week. Top marks to Saxon Shirley at Spectrum Communications for originality! (Also for getting mention of a lapdancer into a techy media release). See below… Melissa Turns Ten Thursday 26th March marks the 10 year anniversary of the notorious Melissa […]
Dell is offering Australian small businesses an extra fortnight to apply for the Dell Small Business Award, for the chance to win between $US25,000 and $US50,000 in Dell products and services. The Dell Small Business Award is available to small businesses who have demonstrated how information technology has improved their customer service offerings. Entries for […]
Skype has today announced a new version of Skype for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) for business users. The new corporate communications will allow business owners to access the worldwide Skype community through their business websites. The calls will be received through their existing office system at no cost to the customer. Businesses will also benefit […]
TNS Australia has been recognised as the leading organisation for equal opportunity after being awarded the EOWA Employer of Choice for Women award. TNS was noted for it’s improvement in the outcomes for women, most notably a high female representation on the national Leadership Team. Close to 80 percent of TNS’ national Leadership Team are […]
The NSW Government’s refusal to allow major retailers to trade on Easter Sunday has industry groups up in arms, with the Director of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce, Patricia Forsythe angered that struggling families will not be given the opportunity to earn an extra bit of cash over the Easter break. “Many employees would be […]
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Global Economic & Risk Outlook Report has revealed a collapse in world trade, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is putting Australia at risk. The report has revealed that 70 countries have had their their risk rating downgraded in the past six months, including Australia’s key trading partners China, South Korea, […]
Business Incubators are proving to be very popular in tough economic times, providing great value, support and practical advice to businesses when they need it most. A recent publication to come out of the US by National Business Incubation Association has revealed that incubator’s are highly valuable in times of hardship as they: Reduce the […]
Apple is set to add over 100 new features to it’s iPhone and iPod touch, including the ability to cut, copy and paste text, shake the phone to shuffle between songs, record and send voicemail, and send photos over the mobile network via MMS. Apple will also introduce a number of software hooks, allowing developers […]
Australia is making the same mistakes as the US when it comes to the property market, according to economic expert, Professor Steve Keen. As told to the Sunday Telegraph, Professor Keen said that the economic stimulus package, coupled with the first home buyers grant will see thousands of young homeowners risking bankruptcy, when the economy […]
Pacific Brands chief executive Sue Morphet believes that if consumers had bought Australian, the 1,850 jobs at Pacific Brands would still be intact. Last month, the parent company of iconic Australian brands such as Bonds and King Gee announced it would move its local manufacturing offshore to China. “Long, long gone are the days when […]
New ABS figures have shown that the retail industry is fairing well in the current economic climate; with interest rate cuts and the Federal Government’s cash bonus helping to protect retail jobs. According to the Australian National Retailers Association CEO, Margy Osmond, the figures show a slowing in retail job losses. “The ABS Labour Force […]
The Federal Government have launched a new website dedicated to informing Australians about the stimulus package and the state of the economy, among other things. The “online gateway” will provide information and updates on the progress of the stimulus package, along with the Government’s progress on various funding projects and nation building initiatives. Subscribers to […]
Written by Edward Dugan With the movie Slumdog Millionaire winning awards, many Indians have openly questioned the way the movie shows India to the world. Some believe that the movie will slow down tourism and do damage to India’s image as a country moving from a developing country to developed country. Yet in real life […]
The recent edition of the Melbourne Institute Monthly Bulletin of Economic Trends has forecast a rate cut in April following a rise in unemployment. The report sees unemployment rising from 5.2 percent to 5.5 percent in June, with the mining states to be hardest hit due to dampened demand for resources. “The significant deterioration observed […]
The rise in eco-products over the past couple of years has been duely noted, and while 2008 saw a boom in consumer interest for eco-products globally, Tri Nature predicts eco-household and business products will surge in 2009. The demand for eco-products has increased substantially over the past year and it is no longer enough to […]
The nation’s peak representative body for small business, the Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the new changes to the Government’s Fair Work Bill in regards to the definition of what constitutes a small business from 15 to 20 full-time staff. CEO of COSBOA, Jaye Radisich has congratulated Nick Xenophon and Steven […]
Credit card reward programs have been around for a while, but do consumers actually benefit form them? According to consumer watchdog Choice, no they don’t. A recent study conducted by Choice found that the credit card industry offers little reward to consumers who spend less than $2000 a month on their card, with many actually […]
As the economy continues to slide, consumers are keen to pay off their credit card debt, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Figures show that credit card spending was down 21 percent in January from the previous month, and over $18 billion was repaid on credit cards, while $16.62 billion […]
