Government pushing ahead with retail banking reform
Banking reforms may be on the way with draft legislation coming before Parliament within a matter of weeks, though the banking sector says the consultation period has not been long enough.
Banking reforms may be on the way with draft legislation coming before Parliament within a matter of weeks, though the banking sector says the consultation period has not been long enough.
Android smartphones have taken the top spot in the US… but what about the iPhone?
If you don’t have a website for your small business then perhaps Facebook is a good alternative. Here’s are some tips for business owners, including a step by step, top-level look at how to create a page for your business.
Just bought yourself and iPad? Too slow. There’s a newer version. The new device has more memory, is faster and features front and back cameras, but that’s not all.
Small businesses are hurting as tobacco laws unintentionally push smokers to large grocery outlets and illegal tobacco traders. The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) says regulations must change.
Google lost messages and contacts for hundreds of thousands of people at the weekend as a result of a gmail glitch. To help prevent a tragic data loss, here’s how you can back up your business and personal gmail accounts.
Whether you’re running an established business or looking to start a brand new business getting the right advice is key to operating a successful venture. In Australia, small business owners have some high quality, inexpensive sources of advice and information that can help.
The Federal Parliament is in uproar following Opposition Leader Mr Tony Abbott’s pledge to repeal the proposed carbon tax. Greens Senator Mr Bob Brown says Mr Abbott is being irresponsible, while industry observers say up to 34,000 new, clean, green jobs in regional Australia are at risk.
The milk price war that the big supermarket chains are engaging in is hurting the smaller businesses in the food production chain and farmers, cafes and independent food outlets are demanding the Federal Government steps in.
Not something we want to think about too often, but still a part of the “admin” of our lives: planning for our demise is especially important for business owners, though it may be last on the list of things to do. Blogger Rick Mapperson offers some advice for small businesses.