The jobless rate is tipped to tumble below 4 per cent – its lowest for 33 years – but economists warn it is a two-edged sword: it threatens to bring higher wages, inflation and an interest rate rise before the election. Amid a furious national debate over housing affordability, another rate rise could anger voters […]
For importers and exporters, especially, movements in the Australian Dollar can mean the difference between a profitable month and an average one. John Corcoran explains why keeping an eye on the dollar is so important and suggests ways for businesses to protect themselves against foreign exchange risk As any importer and exporter can tell you, […]
A study into small and medium enterprises conducted by accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron reveals seven critical success factors for these businesses, writes John Heggie. RSM Bird Cameron’s research into the SME sector formed the basis of their report Think Big—A Blueprint for SME Success, which reveals the following seven critical steps to business success: […]
Gift and homewares trade fairs can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the industry – Aside from ensuring you wear your most comfortable shoes, Liz Swanton gets tips from those who’ve ‘been there, done that’ to help maximise your trade fair experience. There’s an old adage that suggests one should ‘shop […]
If you're advertising positions online, there may be more applicants than you expected The number of online job seekers has outstripped the number of internet employment advertisements for the first time this year, a survey shows. The survey by Australia’s biggest online employment advertising company, seek.com.au, shows internet job applications rose 4.6 per cent nationally […]
Have you been awarded? Telstra today announced 137 businesses from across Australia as finalists in the 2007 Telstra Business Awards. The Telstra Business Awards program was established in 1992 and recognises Australian businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Group Managing Director of Telstra Business and the Telstra Business Awards Ambassador, Ms Deena Shiff, said she […]
While our trade deficit with the US has increased – our trade deficit around the world has improved by $109 million AUSTRALIA'S yearly trade deficit with the US has blown out by more than 35 per cent since the pair signed a bilateral trade deal, with the blame falling on a rising Australian dollar and […]
Australian consumers are getting fed up with queuing in retail stores, and won't hesitate to take their business elsewhere, according to a new NCR survey. Almost all of the 1,100 respondents surveyed by the retail technology company say queuing has become part of their daily lives. Retail checkout queues are of particular concern, causing angst […]
More than 20,000 people requested to be left alone by telemarketers on the first day of registrations for Do Not Call Register. Launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the register became active on May 31, making it illegal for telemarketers to call anyone from the register after this date. Telemarketing are now […]
The WorkChoices legislation has been in effect for over a year now, and it's led to come serious changes in the work environment. The introduction of WorkChoices legislation has significantly changed the workplace landscape. While there has been a reduction in unfair dismissal claims, there has been an increase in claimed of unlawful termination and […]
