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Shelley Sullivan: The model entrepreneur
Dynamic Business speaks to Sullivan about being nominated for the big award.
What happened on the weekend: Penalty rate cuts commenced, the minimum wage increased
Two decisions of the Fair Work Commission took effect on weekend – An immediate 3.3% increase in the minimum wage; and a staged variation in penalty rates under the Hospitality, Fast Food, Retail and Pharmacy Awards. The decisions do not apply to people employed under enterprise agreements or in other sectors (eg nurses, police, paramedics, […]
How the Fair Work Commission’s penalty rate cuts will affect your business and employees
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail, pharmacy and fast-food industries. The Fair Work Commission heard evidence from 143 lay and expert witnesses during a prolonged period of deliberation. In addition 5,900 submissions were received from State […]
Grace Lever on becoming a brand and helping other female entrepreneurs to ‘start doing’
The rapid growth of Grace Lever’s latest venture, GraceLever.com, has seen her twice nominated for the Telstra Business Women’s Awards (SA) in the ‘Young Business Women’s Award’ category, which she won this year. Her eponymous brand offers female entrepreneurs practical guidance and proven strategies to help them create businesses that are not just profitable and scalable but lifestyle-friendly. Having previously […]
Seven Women takes home Ethical Enterprise Award
The 2014 Ethical Enterprise Award has been awarded to Seven Women, a sustainable enterprise dedicated to the empowerment of marginalised and disabled women through literacy, skills training and employment.
Easter penalty rates hit smaller operators
Small business owners in popular regional locations have warned they are the biggest losers from public holiday pay rates, with many closing their doors over the Easter long-weekend.
Retailers say they’ll suffer from pay rise
Employers have blasted the Fair Work Commission’s decision to scrap junior pay rates for 20-year-old retail workers, warning the step will hurt smaller operators. There are also claims it may further lift youth unemployment, because the pay will act as a disincentive for retailers to hire from this sector of the labour market. Executive Director […]
The secret to preparing a winning award application
Winning a business award is a great PR opportunity for your business and can help build your profile and reputation, ultimately leading to even greater business success.
Rally young dairy innovators for award
If you’ve got a great idea for an innovation that would benefit Australia’s primary industries, then this could be an award for you.
Are you ready for the new pay rates?
The Annual Wage Review decision increased minimum wages by 2.6 per cent from the first full pay period on, or after, 1 July – are you ready?
Tassie eco-tour operator takes flight with RMIT business award
An adventure travel business that plans to fly tourists into Tasmania’s stunning wilderness areas has won RMIT University’s prestigious 2010 Business Plan Competition.
Gold Coast office wins Franchise of the Year Award
Just Better Care (JBC), a premier home and nursing agency, has announced that the Just Better Care Office on the Gold Coast has taken out the JBC award for Franchise of the Year.
St.George wins Banking Website of the Year Award
St.George Bank has won the Banking Website of the Year award in in Money Magazine’s 2010 Consumer Finance Awards, with the Bank also launching an iPad Internet Banking App this week.
Popular websites get Hitwise
Online monitoring company Hitwise has announced their Australia Online Performance Awards, recognising the most popular websites from 2008 in more than 100 industries. Both online and offline brands were named at the top of their respective industries, including Wotif.com, ninemsn, Sony and BHP Billiton. Directories were also popular, with Natural Therapy Pages taking out the […]
Export case study: Smart Burn
Here’s a checklist of inspiration for aspiring exporters. Our collection of 50 favourite export case studies shows that there is no magic ingredient to making it to the world stage, but it certainly helps to get the basics right. Smart Burn Exporting since: 2007 Key markets: New Zealand. Although new to the export game, Smart […]