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Young Australian business owners are the key to the country’s economic recovery, according to the latest MYOB Business Monitor.

With the countdown until Christmas on, Google Australia is offering Australian small businesses a special Christmas bonus, in the form of a free $100 search marketing campaign.

A new survey has found that almost six in 10 workers in key global economies experienced a rise in workplace stress over the last two years.

Virgin Money has launched a campaign to end unfair super fees charged to mothers on maternity leave with the launch of ‘Virgin Super Baby Break’, and is challenging the rest of the industry to follow its lead. Called the ‘Virgin Super Baby Break’, this initiative would partially help redress the current imbalance whereby men have […]

Taxpayers are being advised to lodge their tax returns early and avoid delay, as the Australian Tax Office will shut down over January in order to upgrade the current processing system.

Storm investors unhappy with CBA Hundreds of former Storm Financial investors are preparing to launch individual action against the Commonwealth Bank to recoup their life savings, claiming they are unhappy with the way the bank has handled the case, reports the Courier Mail. According to the reports, others are also considering suing law firm Slater […]

As the economy continues to improve, Australia’s banks are being reminded of their own mortality and they are not invincible. 



Telstra brings the web to TV Telstr has announced they are bringing the web to commercial television, with the launch of a new digital set-top box that makes it easier to watch internet video on your TV. The T-Box™ set top box allow people the ability to view and record free to air television programs, […]

Australia’s tax system has ranked poorly in a global survey of corporate tax systems, coming it at 47th in the world. The study by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the World Bank found that Australia’s tax system is too complex and is in urgent need of review. Australia also ranked poorly when it comes to the total tax […]

Unemployment forecast to hit 6.3 percent A new forecast of global economy predicts Australia’s unemployment rate will peak at 6.3 percent, well below the Federal Treasury’s forecast of 6.75 percent. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) expects Australia’s economy will grow by 0.8 percent this year and unemployment will peak at 6.3 percent. […]

Online retailers should expect a good share of the shopping pie this Christmas – but most online customers haven’t started their shopping yet, a survey reveals.

I received the follow email forward today which was just too good to pass up, I had to share it with you all. It’s pretty self explanatory. ENJOY! Something to put a smile on your face The image in itself is pretty funny, but also attached to the email was the below text: Here’s the […]

The latest Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Economic Outlook has shown that Australia has been less affected by the global financial crisis than most other OECD countries.

Employees strike back in talent war The labour market over the past few years has a close resemblance to the Star Wars trilogy, where the employees have been losing the battle in the tight labour market, and are now staring to fight back according to Matthew Tukaki, head of Drake International. “Talent Wars is what […]

Shadow Small Business Minister Steven Ciobo has backed calls by a leading national business body for an inquiry into small business financing.

The Reserve Bank is optimistic that lending to businesses will pick up as the economy continues to recover.

As 2009 draws to a close, many are looking forward to a more prosperous and uplifting 2010. However, the ageing population in Australia threatens to change workforce dynamics dramatically, warns HR Coach.

Falling pregnant has been labelled “career poison” in a new survey by online employment service CareerOne.com.au.

Small businesses unhappy with banks Small business owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with their banks, particular the big four banks, according to a Roy Morgan poll. The average level of satisfaction reported by small business owner customers for Australian banks in the year to September 2009 was 67.9 percent, compared to 73.2 percent for all […]

Retirees get excited about super again Super members are becoming increasingly proactive about decisions regarding their super savings according to new figures released today by Russell Investments. As markets recover, more super members are ‘checking-in’ and assessing their superannuation information, according to Justine de Mestre, senior manager, Member Services at Russell Investments. This time last […]