A new report commissioned by Facebook has revealed there are socio-economic benefits for many businesses using social media to connect with their customers. The report by PwC, commissioned by Facebook, measured the benefits of using online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The Connecting Benefits report suggests Facebook and Instagram is allowing SMBs to connect… Read more »
Seek’s latest job ad data reveals a record year-on-year rise in job growth of 8.7 per cent across the nation. The mining, resources and energy, animals and conservation sectors are leading the high growth. Both sectors have reported a 37 per cent increase in job opportunities since 2017. When it comes to employment opportunities, Tasmania… Read more »
CEDA (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) has polled the nation on how we feel about Australia’s record-breaking 26-year period of economic growth. The results confirm that according to the public at large, economic growth does not equal personal prosperity. The group surveyed 3000 people across the country to gain an insight into the lived… Read more »
The federal court of Australia has ruled in favour of a casual truck driver who sued major mining corporation Rio Tinto for holiday pay after his contract concluded. The court found the truck driver, who worked for the company under a hiring agreement for almost four years, was not a casual worker under employment law… Read more »
Fintech startup Wiise has launched software, specially designed to help growing SMBs solve their financial and operational pain points. Created by KPMG Australia, built on Microsoft, and supported by Commonwealth Bank, Wiise is an end-to-end, integrated, cloud-based business management platform. Wiise has been specially designed to help solve the pain points of Australian SMBs. Research of… Read more »
Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has released draft legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal phoenixing. The legislation plans to make phoenixing activity a punishable offence and aims to prevent company directors from engaging in the type of dodgy behaviour which currently limits their personal liability such as backdating resignations or leaving a… Read more »
If you’re an SMB in the Gold Coast area and you’re keen to wrap your head around the intricacies of Facebook you’re in luck! The social media giant is hosting a series of free workshops for SMB owners as part of a Community Boost initiative. Community Boost is a unique program, in which Facebook brings… Read more »
New research commissioned by Zoom2U has found half of Australian businesses surveyed have never used a courier company, despite results suggesting they will spend between 10 minutes to half an hour waiting in line to drop off or pick up parcels at a post office. The survey revealed 92% of Australians still use the post… Read more »
Australia’s regulators and policy shapers will converge on the Vodafone National Small Business Summit to host a super regulators session to discuss the emerging issues for small business. Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Commissioner Chris Jordan AO, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Commissioner John Price will… Read more »
Melbourne craft brewers, Mornington Peninsula Brewery has just become a part of the Tribe Breweries stable with the microbrewer announcing a partnership with Tribe. Matt Bebe, Co-founder and CEO at Mornington, will become a shareholder in Tribe as a result of the partnership and will remain at the helm to lead the Mornington team. The… Read more »
Australia’s leading online fashion and sports retailer, THE ICONIC, has today opened its wardrobe to tiny trendsetters, announcing its launch of THE ICONIC Kids, as it continues to disrupt the retail landscape in Australia. THE ICONIC Kids will bring together over 70 of the best local and international kidswear brands, further strengthening its position as… Read more »
With remote working and flexible workplace conditions becoming the new normal, more coworking spaces are opening their doors to keep up with the demand. According to the 2018 Global Coworking Forecast, the rapid growth is set to continue with the Asia Pacific region and emerging markets such as South and Central America, Eastern Europe and… Read more »
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