With almost half of Australians planning to leave their jobs in the new year, it’s not looking good for SMEs. A survey by final5 found 48.5 percent of respondents are planning to quit their jobs, with this number rising to 59.7 percent in the 18 to 35 year age group.More part-timers are also planning their […]
The Queensland University of Technology is seeking emerging businesses for CAUSEE, their Comprehensive Australian Study of Entrepreneurial Emergence research project. The main objective of the project will be to improve understanding of independent entrepreneurship in Australia. The project aims to track a large sample of 800 not-yet-operating businesses from inception to see where they go […]
Independent MP Clover Moore has issued a private member’s bill banning the sale of mammals at NSW pet shops and markets. The bill will allow the sale of pets at shelters and through registered breeders. Pet Industry Association spokesman Colin Bransgrove denied that pet shops encouraged impulse buys. "Puppies, for example, are ranging between $500 […]
Working in a business, and on a business, is difficult. To ease the process, the NSW Department of State and Regional Development is arranging the BREAKthrough program; business mentoring to move SMEs to “the next level”. The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (AICC) and Dr Ilan Kogus will mentor businesses on growing and finding innovative solutions […]
Give your business a chance to stand out for its excellence, innovation, and leadership. The NSW Department of State and Regional Development announced an extension to submit applications for the 2008 Western Sydney Industry Awards. Applications are now due on Friday 7 December.Receive recognition for your achievements, and promote your business to a greater audience.Application […]
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s election promise to roll out high speed broadband across the country has the telecommunications industry in lobby mode this week. Rudd initiatives included a pledge to construct a high-speed broadband network and to revamp the telco industry. Executive director of the Competitive Carriers Coalition (CCC) David Forman said that Australian services […]
Labor’s spending promises during the election may have to be re-evaluated due to the threat of another interest rate rise. It is predicted that the Reserve Bank will raise the rate beyond three percent early next year, making the cash rate seven percent. "In the short term, the main economic challenge the new government will […]
On the first day of trading following the election, Australian shares gained 2.2 percent, showing that investors were unfazed by the new Rudd government. The surge added almost $34 billion to the value of the domestic share market, and was fuelled by a number of factors including a rumour that a new Chinese stakeholder in […]
NSW Deputy Premier John Watkins has announced the members of the NSW Innovation Council. The creation of an Innovation Council was among the promises made in the NSW Government’s Statement on Innovation.“The Innovation Statement is all about helping Australia’s smartest state work even smarter,” says Watkins. "The council includes respected leaders in business and government […]
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has been quick to distance itself from the anti-union advertising campaign it funded in the lead up to the election, accepting that a Rudd government had the ability to abolish WorkChoices. BCA president Grieg Gailey said the campaign was run on “issues” not politics. “We're entitled to have a […]
