Maritime strike may damage economy: ACCI
Strike action by a group of maritime workers off the West Australian coast is putting Australia’s economy at risk, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned.
Fair Work may trigger small business job cuts
A survey conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has found that many small business retailers are still in the dark about Fair Work, with over 40 percent expecting increases in wage bills and one …
ACT tops national rankings, NSW falls behind
The ACT has topped the table in CommSec’s latest State of the States economic rankings report, while NSW dragged its heels, coming in last.
New Year off with a bang as job vacancies surge
Employers and job candidates are being advised to make the most out of a strong January jobs market, as job vacancies surged 6.5 percent over December, IPA data reveals.
The pace of employment growth accelerated in …
Retail sales strong in November
Retail sales remained strong in November, despite rising interest rates, latest ABS figures show.
Retail sales grew 1.4 percent in November, the strongest monthly rise since March 2009.
ANRA CEO Margy Osmond said strong November retail figures …
Policy changes a ‘big deal’ for SMEs
Major policy initiatives implemented by the Federal Government in recent months will have a major impact on small to medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a respected accounting and advisory firm.
Marc Peskett, partner of Melbourne based …
Google launches ‘super phone’ to rival Apple
Google has stepped up its efforts to trump Apple in the smartphone market, with the launch of what is being dubbed a ’super phone’ in the US last week.
Google’s Nexus One is an HTC-built phone …
SMEs poised for growth in 2010
The economic woes of 2009 are a thing of the past and 2010 is a time for Australian small and medium businesses to capitalise on the opportunities presented by a strengthening economy, according to Westpac’s …
Books labelled most popular Christmas present
Despite an abundance of gadgets available, consumers are turning to traditional presents this year, with a new survey revealing the humble book will be the most popular present under the Christmas tree.
Figures released by the …
Christmas food bill to hit $8 billion
Shoppers are expected to fork out more than $8 billion on food and liquor this festive season, IBISWorld forecasts.
IBISWorld analyst Raghu Rajakumar said shoppers were snubbing specialised food outlets to get a cheaper version of …
