#Businesses
Businesses are getting pickier about who they hire
New Employment Hero data shows casual hiring at its weakest in 13 months. CEO Ben Thompson explains what’s driving the slowdown.
Australians over 55 are starting businesses at a record rate
Founders over 55 grew 66.67% year-on-year. Queensland overtook the traditional startup corridor. And more businesses than ever are incorporating early.
R&D tax incentive inquiry delayed a third time
Businesses have been plunged into further uncertainty as the Senate inquiry into R&D tax incentive (‘RDTI’) reforms is delayed a third time this year. What do we know so far? The Treasury Laws Amendment (Research and Development Tax Incentive) Bill 2019 (‘the Bill’) was introduced on the 5 December 2019 to reform RDTIs. Treasurer Josh […]
How the second wave of COVID-19 changes the outlook of Melbourne’s hospitality industry
Victoria and Melbourne’s metropolitan area started their second lockdown last week, which will last for the next six weeks, as the state saw a spike in coronavirus cases. The unexpected secondary lockdown may have harmed businesses within the hospitality sector to such a extent that it proves fatal. Melbourne is currently in stage three of lockdown […]
Why document management is critical for small business growth
Byline: Scott Crosby, CEO, Upstream The merit in going paperless for small and medium businesses (SMBs) is clear: digitally stored documents, information, and files save businesses time, money, and resources. SMBs are increasingly taking up document management technology to better manage their finances, customer data, and employee details, leaving behind the physical paperwork proven to hold […]
Entrepreneur advice: How businesses can keep up with delivery demand
Byline: Guy Mckenzie and Adam Gilmore, co-founders of Tonic With the demand for delivery rapidly increasing, businesses across all industries, from food to health and retail, are feeling the pressure to provide fast and reliable delivery options. In recent years, there has been a rise globally in the use of delivery services. It is estimated […]
Here’s why businesses desperately need to give their data the Marie Kondo treatment
Richard Gerdis, GM & VP Sales, APJ, Delphix Japanese tidiness guru Marie Kondo has shown the world how decluttering has the potential to bring joy and improve mental wellbeing to people who have become overwhelmed by the emotional weight of their belongings. In today’s business world, the greatest source of clutter is undoubtedly information. With […]
A sale is only a sale once payment is made
Most businesses trade on credit terms with their customers, letting them purchase as they need and pay later. This can be a great way for businesses to build their customer base and gain more work or sales, since customers will often buy more if they don’t have to pay immediately. However, extending credit to customers, […]
Agility: a business strategy
Byline: Brad Newton, DocuSign, VP APAC We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, marked by extraordinary technological advances. For businesses it can sometimes feel like a bumpy road, but you really can do more than just hold on for the ride. Through economic downturn, industry upheaval, changing customer preferences or technological transformation, businesses […]
Growth in loans to businesses evaporates
RBA statistics for April recorded the slowest annual growth in credit for mortgages since the data was first collected in the late 1970s. The growth of lending to businesses flatlined in April while personal loans retreated for the seventh month in a row and annual property credit plummeted to unprecedented lows, central bank statistics suggest. The […]
The power of human connection
In a world where businesses grow more alienated from their customers every day, the rise of AI and chatbots threaten to cut out human connection entirely. One single negative customer experience can result in the loss of a potential loyal and lucrative client, and these are the times when businesses need human intervention. Automated customer […]
Making Mistakes Meaningful
Know when to walk away.
Technology innovations shaping retail businesses of tomorrow
The future of retail.
Why businesses are moving from face to face meetings
How can meetings be more productive?
Fitness First pays penalty after alleged payment breach
Fitness chain pays penalty fee.
Woolworths faces class action on downgrade
Supermarket giant facing a potential $100 million class action.
Small businesses must match enthusiasm with delivery
How can SMEs turn this enthusiasm into true innovative action?
Businesses flock to Australian Made branding
According to Australian Made Campaign an increasing number of Australian businesses are registering for certification schemes to demonstrate quality, safety and ethical values. Australian Made Campaign administers and promotes the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo, used by producers and manufacturers to promote their products as genuinely Australian for nearly three decades. Australian Made Campaign Chief Executive, Ian […]
Businesses called to take part of Mentor Program
WorkCover NSW is asking businesses across the state to take part in the free WorkCover Mentor Program, designed to get medium and large-sized business working with small business to better identify safety issues.
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank has again left the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 percent, citing on trend inflation and growth as well as a rise in the number of businesses applying for credit.
Australian businesses to save over $3.2 million in costs
Expense Reduction Analysts Australia, a leading cost-reduction and procurement consultancy, announced today it expects to save Australian clients more than $3.2 million in 2010.
What Other Industries Can Teach You about Your Business
To keep your organisation fighting fit it is important to not only understand the workings of your own business, but you need to understand what’s going on in the industries surrounding your business. Managing director of Marketing Focus, Barry Urquhart shows businesses how to stay ahead of the game with some keys to innovation, and […]