Last year the humble ‘smoko’ cost Australian businesses over $3.5 billion, according to a recent survey. In a poll taken by recruitment firm Talent2, almost 14 percent of Australians admit to smoking at work, with over a third smoking up to three cigarettes a day, and almost half of those say a smoking break lasts […]
Essential conferences, festivals and forums for medium to small business owners… CeBIT Where: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre When: May 1–3 Cost: $25 online registration/$60 on the door Organisers are confident this year’s event will attract even more than last year’s record 30,000 attendees. The show floor will be divided into 31 different areas, covering […]
Letting go of a business to which you have given so much of your life and your identity is unquestionably tough. However, being able to let go at the right time for you while also leaving the company in healthy shape, is the real testament to a business owner's strength of leadership writes Charisse Gray. […]
Innovation lies at the heart of entrepreneurial success but, often, turning an idea into reality can be financially challenging. Nukte Ogun has put together a list of government and private industry grants and awards programs supporting business innovation, to help you on your way. Adair Innovation Supported by government and private industry partnerships, Adair fosters […]
Though laptops still don’t challenge all the benefits of a desktop computer, the gap will continue to narrow, and for mobile workers a laptop is the way to go. Helen Bradley looks at differences between the stay and go versions, and what new-breed computers will offer soon. An increasingly mobile workforce demands solutions to go […]
Get yourself geared up with some of the latest technology to keep your business performing. 1) Targus Chill Mat Over-heating notebooks may be a thing of the past, thanks to the new Chill Mat from Targus. As more processing power is packed into notebooks, removing heat is a key concern. The Chill Mat’s two fans […]
With an innovative idea and a commitment to making a difference, Linda Lowndes is changing the lives of people from all over the world with her Microskin system. Rebecca Spicer tracks the highs and lows of this journey to entrepreneurial success. After 20 years in the film industry, doing makeup and technical design, Linda […]
Innovation is key to survival in business to keep financial services relevant and stay ahead of the competition – Just like business, financial services need to evolve to stay in the game – The latest innovation in financial services is Individual Managed Accounts (IMA), which provide a synergy between service and product. A standard IMA platform […]
If you’re looking for ways to ease the start-up phase or grow your business through innovation, technology parks and business incubators are a good place to start. The start-up or early phase of a business can be tough. Sometimes new kids on the block are isolated from the expertise and resources provided by technology parks […]
International respect for Australia’s information and communications technology prowess is turning the offshore tide – Suddenly, we’re the prime spot for call centres. But there is a hitch. We need bigger companies to really cash in on this reversal of I.C.T. fortunes. Meanwhile, our I.C.T. talents are notching up remarkable success overseas, but could notch […]
