Paul Hayman
Internet the weapon of choice for David battling Goliath
Small business owners are using the internet as their weapon of choice against large established retailers, with small start-up businesses to compete on an even playing field with the larger retailers who dominate the bricks and mortar market.
70 free seminars and workshops across Australia for small business
Small and medium enterprises around Australia are able to learn about the latest business management practices at more than 70 seminars and workshops funded by the Australian Government.
Yellow Brick Road launches “Small Business, Big Ideas” competition
Yellow Brick Road has announced today the company’s Small Business, Big Ideas competition in an effort to encourage entrepreneurs who are looking to turn their “big idea” into a successful business.
Australian wine industry rallies behind flood victims
Flood ravaged vineyards, some of which have lost their entire crops, have joined the Australian wine industry in an unprecedented show of generosity by the industry for victims of the floods.
1 million independent contractors get free handbook to help ‘get the contract right’
Australia’s one million independent contractors now have access to a free handbook from the Government to help ‘get the contract right’ at the start and avoid headaches down the track.
Truckside advertising entrepreneurs set to revolutionise the industry
Two of Perth’s youngest entrepreneurs 22 year old Paul Slee and 23 year old Lachlan Nally have launched an Australian – Truckside Ads – revolutionising the Australian outdoor advertising industry.
ICON Engineering wins $5.5 million Gorgon contract
ICON Engineering has won a $5.5 million contract from Chevron Australia for the Western Australian company to build a Compensated Tension Lift Frame (CTLF) for use during the upcoming drilling and completion programme for the Gorgon Project.
Executive women face serious ‘male’ health problems
While women are fighting for equality in the workplace and are taking on executive positions in the corporate world, there is a downside to their professional success and it comes in the form of serious health problems, once typically associated with men.
Many Brisbane businesses not expected to survive Queensland floods
Many businesses, especially primary producers, are not expected to survive the recent Queensland flood crisis, according to Brisbane Accountancy firm, elliotts.
Julia Ross resigns from the company she founded: Ross Human Directions
Julia Ross, the founder, Managing Director and Deputy Chairman of Ross Human Directions, has today tendered her resignation with the company consistent with the terms of the Takeover Bid Implementation Agreement with Chandler Macleod.
Harold Dimpel – serial entrepreneur and ‘New Inventors’ winner
Harold Dimpel is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for technology and communication. His latest venture, mHITs, is the next big thing in mobile payments.
Prospective franchisees urged to do their homework first
If you’re thinking about a new franchise opportunity in 2011, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission suggests prospective franchisees make the most of opportunities to learn about the business model.
Employers warned about employee contracts’ restraints of trade litigation risk
With the end of the year approaching and many businesses finalising employee remuneration and bonus payouts, employers are urged to use this opportunity to update their employment contracts, particularly provisions applied to confidential information and restraints of trade, which may be either unsatisfactorily drafted, or out of date, according to Harmers Workplace Lawyers.
Cafe2U expands mobile coffee franchise business in the USA
Australian-born Cafe2U, the world’s largest mobile coffee franchise, is preparing to expand its operations internationally in the US marketplace, after successfully launching the concept run in California’s San Diego region in June 2010.
Part-time employees to save employers’ bacon in 2011
Employment figures are biting back in the lead up to the new year with employment rising to pre GFC levels, with part time employees set to save employers’ bacon in 2011.
30% of small business owners have not had any time off in 2010
Three out of ten small business owners have not had any time off from their business this year with 64 percent having had only one week’s leave or less according to a survey of small business owners this month.
Australia’s ten biggest PR disasters in 2010
The Qantas A380 engine blast has been named the worst Australian PR disaster of 2010, in the annual PR Disasters Awards by PR watchdog and blogsite PRdisasters.com.
Freelancer Fast 50 ranks 50 fastest growing freelance jobs
Freelancer.com has announced their findings on the fastest growing online outsourcing jobs in the third quarter of 2010 with the release of the Freelancer Fast 50.
Three tips to increase your LinkedIn profile views over Christmas
Here are three tips professionals can act on over the Christmas holiday break to increase the number of people viewing their LinkedIn Profile:
5 tips to prevent employee resignations in the new year
Employers need to plan ahead now or risk losing key employees in 2011, with employees embracing the “new year, new career” resolution.
Don’t let work Christmas party photos ruin your reputation online
It’s Christmas time and there is a real need to keep your business’ reputation and brand intact during this festive period of cheer and merriment.
Ten Aussie startups make Innovate!100 list
Ten Australian-led startups are among the Guidewire Group’s 2010 Innovate!100 list released this week. The list is the result of a year-long Innovate! program of pitch slam and workshop events designed to identify and promote young companies and the entrepreneurs who drive them from idea to sustainability.
GHA 2011 exhibition sells out of floorspace
Gift and Homewares Australia have sold out all possible floorspace for exhibitors for Sydney’s biggest Home and Giving Fair, taking place at Sydney Showground on 19-22 February 2011.
ACCC launches new consumer guarantees education program for business
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched an online education module that explains the new consumer guarantees to business owners, managers and sales staff.