Long term cost and energy savings are now only a click away on the Energy Allstars website, where the most energy efficient appliances in Australia are listed. Suppliers can also register their eligible products on the website for free. Visit www.energyallstars.gov.au
Manufacturers may soon be able to access the latest cutting-edge technologies via the internet thanks to a $2.4 million Australian Government innovation grant. Melbourne-based, Australian Manufacturing Technology Institute has been offered the Industry Cooperative Innovation Program grant to develop its LYNX project. Australian Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, said the project will be a significant tool […]
Employing staff during a skills shortage is a major challenge. Make it easier The Need staff? website, a government initiative, is providing information about government recruitment services, employing people with a disability, registering position vacancies with JobSearch, and support and subsidies for employers. Visit needstaff.gov.au or call the Employer Hotline on 131 715.
SMEs are neglecting their culture when developing their businesses. According to research conducted by Shirlaws, a business coaching firm, small and medium businesses only set aside 10 percent of their time to develop workplace culture. Yet 70 percent say a clear culture is crucial to staff recruitment and retention. “The research reveals a major discrepancy […]
With the end of financial year looming and new super choice legislation set to be introduced, the time might be right for business owners to consider their own superannuation options and the DIY option. Despite being compulsory, your superannuation payments are an opportunity to build your financial future throughout the course of your business life. […]
Indigenous experiences were a major factor in choosing Australia for 150,000 international tourists, who spent an estimated $570 million in Australia, according to new research by Tourism Research Australia. And travellers who participated in Indigenous experiences spent an average of $3,800 in Australia, or 39% more than the average for all travellers. The new Tourism […]
High staff turnover is preventable, but many Australian businesses are not conducting ‘stay interviews’ to identify the problem before it’s too late. “Businesses should be willing to run a health check, and ask the tough questions – Are we delivering on our promises to employees? Are we equipping staff with the right resources to enable […]
One in three Australians compare their credit card relationship to being trapped with an abusive partner, according to the poll conducted by financial services website ARTOG. The same poll showed almost half of credit card users have no idea how much interest they are paying. As a result, ARTOG is now offering Australians a free […]
More than 70 percent of Australians regularly use the internet as a valuable research tool when looking for suppliers and products. So, how do small to medium businesses effectively gain access to this potential pool of customers? Many SMEs are already advertising online and using search marketing to promote their businesses. It helps to increase […]
Bob Baldwin, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources, today officially launched the Australian Government’s Intellectual Property Management Manual. Mr Baldwin said the Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association Ltd (AEEMA) received a $59,509 grant from the Industry Cooperative Innovation Program (ICIP) for the project. “The $25 million ICIP program aims […]
