This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Scams that target small businesses come in a number of forms, and can leave your business vulnerable and exposed to a variety of threats. Scammers … [Read more...]
Small Business Superannuation Clearing House simplifies staff superannuation for small business
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Small Business Superannuation Clearing House Tuesday 05 June 2012 The Small Business Superannuation Clearing House offers small … [Read more...]
Australian Business Events for July 2012 now available
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Events for July 2012 now available Wednesday 30 May 2012 Our Events calendar now lists business events across Australia for July … [Read more...]
NT Research and Innovation Awards
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au NT Research and Innovation Awards Tuesday 29 May 2012 Nominations are now open for the Northern Territory (NT) Research and Innovation … [Read more...]
Tax return seminars Queensland and NSW
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Tax return seminars Wednesday 23 May 2012 The Queensland Office of State Revenue (OSR) is running a series of seminars to help … [Read more...]
Building a brilliant brand
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Building a brilliant brand Tuesday 22 May 2012 IP Australia and Australian Industry Group are inviting small business owners in Sydney … [Read more...]
Taxable payments reporting webinars
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Taxable payments reporting webinars Monday 21 May 2012 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is providing a series of webinars on the … [Read more...]
Carbon price scams
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Carbon price scams Thursday 17 May 2012 SCAMwatch is warning businesses to be on the look out for carbon price scams. Carbon price … [Read more...]
New business topic helps you innovate
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au New business topic helps you innovate Wednesday 16 May 2012 Looking to grow your business? We've launched a new Innovation topic to … [Read more...]
2012 Export Awards
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au 2012 Export Awards Monday 14 May 2012 Outstanding exporters can now apply for the 2012 Export Awards in their state or territory. The … [Read more...]
Software patents forum
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Software patents forum Tuesday 08 May 2012 Registrations are now open to attend IP Australia's forum on software patents. The event … [Read more...]
Dell launches XPS 13 Ultrabook high-performance business laptop
Dell has released its ultra-portable XPS 13 laptop in Australia, a compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook featuring edge-to-edge glass, near frameless display, all-day battery life and the latest Intel … [Read more...]
Apple tops list of World’s Most Admired Companies for 2012
Apple has topped the list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the 15th annual study conducted by Fortune Magazine and global management consulting firm Hay Group. Google came in second followed … [Read more...]
Australia’s ‘first women’ pay tribute to Margaret Whitlam (1919 – 2012)
Julia Gillard and the Governor General Quentin Bryce, are among a long list of prominent Australians who have paid tribute to Margaret Whitlam AO, following her death at St Vincents Private Hospital … [Read more...]
PM announces appointment of Small Business Commissioner
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced today the appointment of a Small Business Commissioner. The new Commissioner will voice the concerns of Australia's two million small business … [Read more...]
Are you sure you want to Work from Home?
I've been working from home for five years and although I could write a book about the many benefits, there is a downside to working where you sleep. All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go! Dressing up for … [Read more...]
Starting a Business on a Budget
If you have been unable to obtain funding from a financial institution to start a new business, perhaps you should consider going it alone. Many of Australia's most respected and profitable businesses … [Read more...]
Organisations with women in top roles do better, says Carolyn Kay
From the time she starts school or walks into her first job, the number one thing women are constantly learning is how to negotiate. And it is these skills - along with the addition of strong role … [Read more...]
Why Authorship Markup is now a key Google Ranking Strategy
Google has begun implementing changes to its algorithm that will affect all business owners with websites and blogs, particularly those relying on online advertising for their revenues. In the first … [Read more...]
How to Answer a Question on LinkedIn
LinkedIn has already attracted 100 million professionals, business owners and companies since its establishment. Being a professional social networking site, it has also greatly helped its members in … [Read more...]
How to Ask for Recommendations on LinkedIn
Business owners and professionals wanting to connect with like-minded people can benefit greatly from using LinkedIn. This social networking site helps you to connect with companies, potential … [Read more...]
How to Join a Group on LinkedIn
Groups are powerful. Belonging to a group is a basic human desire. It is a person’s way of connecting with people who share the same interests and experiences. From a business perspective, being … [Read more...]
Google+ 5 Key Strategies to Get You Started
Google+ is the newest social networking site to hit the web. So how can you utilize it to your advantage? Powered by Google, Google+ was launched last June and promises to be a user friendly … [Read more...]
Aussies have a serious case of the economic blues
Women express doubt about economy. More and more Australian women are expressing their concern about the perceived strength of the domestic economy. Australians are generally known for their bounding … [Read more...]
Pinterest is the latest craze among young women on the web, but will it boost retail?
American social-bookmarking site Pinterest is quickly growing in popularity among young women in the US and Australia. Retailers may look to Pinterest to boost online sales Social media is growing in … [Read more...]
Iron ore billionaire Gina Rinehart to increase stake in Fairfax
Australia's richest person makes move on media - Lang Hancock chairwoman Gina Reinhart is said to have increased her stake in Fairfax by five per cent overnight. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is … [Read more...]
Lorna Jane founder named as finalist in the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012
Finalists announced for the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012. One of the country's leading retailers has been nominated for prestigious women in business award. When it comes to … [Read more...]
Blogs, social media ‘informing women’s decisions’
Australian women look to blogs. Blogging and Facebook are two of Australia's favourite ways to connect online, according to a new survey of women across the country. Blogs and social media are … [Read more...]
Nominations open soon for 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards
Entries for the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards for small and medium sized businesses will open on 6 February 2012. It's the 20th year of the awards program, which celebrates the achievements … [Read more...]
Women business owners get ‘social’
Women in business go online. Women are taking to online media to buy and sell products and are leading the way when it comes to social marketing. Women are leading the way when it comes to embracing … [Read more...]
Small business owners are optimistic despite tough year
Small business owners and managers are optimistic about the year ahead despite having a rough time in 2011, according to Reckon survey. Business is looking positive for Australian retailers and after … [Read more...]
AIG chief Heather Ridout appointed to central bank’s board
The current chief executive of the Australian Industry Group Heather Ridout has just added another string to her bow. Ms Ridout has this week been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank - one of … [Read more...]
High ranking cop named 2011 Telstra Businesswoman of the year
Catherine Burn, the country's highest ranked female police officer, has been named Telstra Australian businesswoman of the year. The state's deputy commissioner for corporate service is also … [Read more...]
Online Boutiques: One Mother’s Handmade Journey
Hand-crafted and home-made items are as old as the dawn of man, however, not since the infamous macramé craze of the 1970s has the notion of ‘handmade’ been taken to a whole new level of chic. … [Read more...]
EOWA Business Award 2011 finalists promote flexible workplaces for women
EOWA business achievement awards showcased companies that promote women and support their career advancement by creating flexible workplaces. Aussie women are proving they can hold their own with … [Read more...]
Qantas: Still the Spirit of Australia?
Qantas chief apologises to passengers as the airline works to improve its public image and resolve industrial disputes. It is hard to meet someone who wasn't affected by the recent delays and … [Read more...]
RBA announces first interest rate cut in 31 months
It isn't very often that sombre looking businessmen in different tones of black, navy and grey manage to captivate the nation's attention. But news of an interest rate cut had small business … [Read more...]
What Are QR Codes and How Do You Use Them?
You’ve probably seen QR codes around. QR Codes are Quick Response codes or two-dimensional codes that feature black modules on a white background and arranged in a square pattern. They are small bar … [Read more...]
5 Key Ways to Engage your Facebook Business Page Fans
We’ve all heard that if you are in business, you need to have a Facebook Business page or Fan page. Now that you’ve gone ahead and built your Facebook fan page, what’s the next step? If you build it … [Read more...]
Di Gribble loses battle with breast cancer
Women in business, especially those working in the Australian arts community, have been shocked to learn that one of the industry's leading female entrepreneurs has lost her battle with breast … [Read more...]