Finding a last minute venue for meetings and events
Need a venue quick? You can now search, view and book Australian venues inside an eight-week lead time with QuickMeet, an online venue-finding service that was inspired by the many online discounts made available to …
Create a stress-free workplace
While stress and work seem to come hand in hand, they don’t have to. Peter George shows us how to identify the signs of stress, and offers a mix of tried-and-true and quirky techniques to …
Debtor management advice for SMEs
Try the following debtor management tips, from Dun & Bradstreet, to ease your cash flow:
*Set clear policies at the outset of a credit agreement.
*Get a signed contract.
*Always conduct a credit check prior to the extension …
Save money on fuel
There is a collective shudder throughout the nation any time fuel prices are mentioned. But don’t be so glum, it’s good news this time. Fuel tax credits have been expanded, so it’s no longer just …
Retain staff by rewarding commitment
Australia’s workforce is ageing; no surprise there. But what are you doing to retain older employees? After all, these committed employees have the skills you need.
National Seniors Australia has launched a Corporate Employees membership category, …
Become a charismatic public speaker
How many times have you been to a meeting or presentation where you were bored out of your mind? Too many to count? To avoid becoming a yawn-worthy public speaker yourself, make use of the …
Use your PIN to verify credit transactions
Using your Personal Identification Number (PIN) to verify credit and debit card transactions is now an option, opening the way for faster payment.
“There are more than 44 million debit and credit cards in Australia, which …
Focus shifts from retaining staff to attracting staff
Employers are facing another tough year, with the majority identifying the battle to attract staff as the biggest human capital challenge. Two thirds of Australian businesses currently struggle to attract staff, according to the 2008 …
Doing business in Sydney is easy
When it comes to ease of doing business, Sydney scores some high points. Ranking fifth in the MasterCard World Centres of Commerce Index in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and African Region, Sydney has performed better …
Is there a skills shortage?
Is there actually a skills shortage, or has it just been exaggerated? According to Need, recruitment trading portal and marketplace, the skills shortage is really just a creation of inefficient HR and recruitment practices.
“Almost every …
