As Pierce Cody says, organic products and healthy food is currently all the rage, but can this trend continue? Jason Baker, IBISWorld’s general manager believes shoppers will eventually trade their newfound principles for products with appealing promises. “Currently the public is relatively resistant to the idea of GM [genetically modifies] foods, with a report last […]
Australian Industry Productivity Centres (AIPC) are now open for business, providing services to help Australian businesses strengthen their operations, enhance their international competitiveness and tap into global supply chains. Announcing the opening of the centres in Melbourne today, Australian Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane said the centres would give practical assistance to small to medium enterprises […]
New technology for October'07 Mousing around If you like your computer mouse to be as snazzy looking as it is functional, check out the latest cordless offering from Logitech. The XV Nano comes with a tiny 8mm USB receiver, for plug-and-forget functionality, and a pretty sleek design that includes a MicroGear Precision Scroll to help […]
Like most of today’s businesses, your operation is likely to be heavily reliant on IT and communications services. Yet in the tight labour market, you might also be finding that access to some IT skills is becoming increasingly difficult. If so, what are the options, and to what extent can outsourcing help? Thanks to sustained […]
Dr Alex Maritz shows business how they can be managing challenges of a volatile and chaotic economy James Packer, Richard Pratt, Kerry Stokes, Gerry Harvey and Kerr Neilson top the list when it comes to the Australian wealth index, but that is not the only thing they share. They are visionary leaders in business, adopting […]
Visa and MasterCard have announced a multi-million dollar marketing campaign to publicise their new payment technology. Europay MasterCard Visa (EMV) uses microchip technology, rather than a magnetic strip, to help prevent credit card fraud. The card can be used for various transactions. Westpac recently began phasing in the smartcard and will upgrade its entire network […]
Many SMEs are not covering their bases, letting valuable employees slip, by not offering staff incentives. A survey by incentives agency AD + INC found while 88 percent of small business owners see the benefits of recognising performance with staff incentives and reward programs, only 52 percent actually offer these options. “When you consider the […]
In an unconventional move, talent scouts are targeting blogs and chat rooms to find the right staff. The scouts are hoping to attract hard-to-find candidates who aren’t actively job searching. Companies are becoming more resourceful and are investigating every available avenue to gain a competitive edge, says Liam Ovenden, RPO Group managing director. “With the […]
The Court has given a stern warning to employers and business owners not to pressure vulnerable staff into signing individual workplace agreements by fining one business owner $170,000. Judge Peter Heerey of the Federal Court yesterday issued the Tasmanian Mornington Inn with the fine after they cut working hours of five employees who had refused […]
With environmental concerns in the spotlight, two out of five Australian businesswomen are looking for ways to change their company colours to green. According to research conducted by social research agency TNS, on behalf of Westpac, running an environmentally-friendly business comes second only to finding and keeping quality staff. As a result, Westpac is holding […]
