Lost documents costing businesses thousands
Australian businesses spend more than 20 hours per week on average looking for lost documents, a new survey has found.
St.George launches iPhone app for home buyers
St. George Bank has joined the ranks of companies looking to capitalise on the power of the iPhone by launching a home loan calculator app for prospective home buyers.
Kraft devours Cadbury in takeover
After months of unsuccessful negotiations, US food giant Kraft has finally tasted victory, successfully winning its takeover bid of British chocolate bar maker Cadbury.
Internet boost for 50,000 small businesses
More than 50,000 small businesses are set to benefit from Federal Government funding which is designed to help them go online or upgrade their business website.
The funding is being provided from the Rudd Government’s $10 million Small …
Maternity leave key to workplace productivity
Improving maternity leave arrangements will play a key role in lifting workplace productivity and encouraging more women to participate in the workforce, according the head of the Australian Industry Group, Heather Ridout.
Speaking on ABC Radio …
Aussies do their bit for climate change
Residents in Australia’s eastern states are doing their bit for climate change by reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, a new report has found.
SMEs feel the love from their lenders
A new survey has revealed a jump in support for lenders from their business clients, with 77 percent of Australian private businesses claiming they feel supported by their lender.
The Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) …
Aussie businesses face further cash flow issues
Australian firms face the prospect of renewed cash flow pressures in the months ahead, according to the latest business-to-business trade payments figures released today by credit reporting agency Dun & Bradstreet (D&B).
The findings – which …
Survey reveals rich don’t pay enough tax
Many Australians believe the rich don’t pay enough tax, according to a survey conducted by think tank Per Capita.
As the Federal Government considers the recommendations of a comprehensive review of the tax system by the …
Interest rates tipped to hit six percent in 2010
Analysts are predicting official interest rates may hit six percent by the end of 2010 as the economy continues to grow.
TD Securities senior strategist Annette Beacher said the latest unemployment figures show the economy is …
