For many people, getting your business online consists of starting social media accounts and finding the best ways to keep your website up to date. These can be expensive and time-consuming tasks and may make you wonder whether digital marketing actually generates a return on your investment. But did you know more than 78% of […]
A collective of retailers, business associations and advocates this week launched Surcharge Free – a national movement urging businesses to end the practice of payment surcharges. This follows the commencement, earlier this year, of the Federal Government’s Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Act 2016, which bans excessive credit surcharging. Surcharge Free is spearheaded by […]
Most of the upswing in consumer confidence that came as a result of the Government’s Budget has been reversed this week, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence findings.
A growing breed of consumers who select a digital option as the first source of interaction are known as the “digital first”. They prefer to engage in activities such as seeking a product or entertainment, contacting a brand, connecting with friends, or looking for love through digital means.
Consumer confidence has strengthened following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut the cash rate to a record low of 2.0 per cent.
The ACCC is highlighting cartel conduct in government procurement, truth in advertising, competition and consumer issues in the health sector and industry codes as some of its compliance and enforcement priorities in 2015.
New consumer engagement figures have revealed that Australian consumers expect real-time help within 78 seconds when online.
The announcement that Toyota will phase out manufacturing in Australia is a critical reminder that consumers must consider the consequences of their buying decisions.
The number one colour for luxury sports cars may be red – but when it comes to the everyday runabout, Australians are highly conservative.
Businesses have been urged to keep on their toes this holiday season to make sure they’re not left in debt in the New Year.
