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Economy

Faster global vaccine rollout could boost Australia’s economy by $17bn: KPMG

A new analysis by KPMG has revealed that a faster international rollout of vaccines could boost the Australian economy by $17bn and generate up to 40,000 jobs.

Dahlia Jovic · 2 min
Advice

How to run a successful business with siblings

Over the next 10 years we’re likely to see the greatest wealth transformation occur in Australian history as ageing baby boomers pass on their estates. Of the 2.1 million businesses in Australia, about 70 per cent are family owned, according to Family Business Australia and they employ more than 50 per cent of the workforce. […]

Jarrad Skeen · 2 min
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A dozen start-ups join KPMG accelerator

Twelve start-ups from across Perth and Brisbane have been selected to participate in Energise, an energy and natural resources accelerator program that kicks off today. To help participating start-ups accelerate the development and commercialisation of their products, Energise – an initiative of tax, audit and advisory firm KPMG Australia – will provide access to a mentor panel made […]

James Harkness · 2 min
Leadership Advice

Where leadership is blossoming in Australia

This year I’ve been vocal on why leadership is failing in Australia. In my recent interview with Dynamic Business, I drew a sharp contrast between fields of elite performance (such as sports, chess, science, music and the performing arts) and the mediocrity of business leadership. My thesis was a simple one. In these elite fields, […]

Anthony Mitchell · 2 min
Featured

Your biggest risk is from within your own company

A new study has found over half of all fraudulent acts committed against companies are done so by an employee of that company.

Gina Baldassarre · 2 min
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Websites impact consumer spend more than social media: report

While some consumers admit business profiles on social networks influence their spending behaviour, KPMG has found a greater number look to official websites for recommendations and information.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
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Succession planning causing anxiety in family businesses

Though many family business owners want to keep it all in the family, many are worried about their children’s ability to take charge of the business.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
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Economy

Businesses address global challenges with United Nations

Business signatories to the UN Global Compact (UNGC) such as Rio Tinto, KPMG and Pacific Hydro joined UN Director (DPI), Eric Falt and CEO of World Vision, the Rev Tim Costello in endorsing business and industry playing a more inclusive role when it comes to finding solutions for some of the key challenges of our time, at a forum in Melbourne last week.

Paul Hayman · 2 min
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Economy

Businesses believe in global recovery: poll

More than two-thirds of private companies believe the global economy is on the recovery path, according to a poll conducted by global consultancy KPMG. Seven from 10 businesses surveyed not only believed in the recovery but even more were planning to expand their businesses, with two-thirds looking to hire more staff. Many were also preparing […]

Adeline Teoh · 2 min
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Huge tax windfall from online gambling heads overseas

Australians spent over $790 million on overseas gambling sites in 2008, sending with it any possibility to earn tax revenue for Australia due to laws restricting gambling sites in Australia.

David Olsen · 2 min