Business
Determining the Right Business Structure (from day one)
18 May
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Do You Own a Business or Does Your Business Own You?
27 April
Given a chance, most people would love to own a business and be their own boss. If you have a great product or service concept, the thought of building your own company from scratch can be very attractive. After all, who doesn’t want to be the...[Read More]
Australia looks to plug EU energy gap with renewables
1 February
Australia is being proposed as a solution to Europe’s energy woes with the energy minister pushing for closer ties. Delivering a speech in Brussels, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will be a renewables superpower and could step in to...[Read More]
Time management: The meaning, importance and benefits
19 January
It is often said that ‘Time and tide wait for no one.’ Therefore, to achieve success in life, one needs to develop a deep appreciation for time. Anyone can benefit from time management — whether in school, in the office or with life in...[Read More]
Determining the Right Business Structure
4 January
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Here’s to a prosperous 2023
29 December
Ready or not, 2023 is upon us, and it is time for a refreshing restart for us all. As you reflect back on 2022 and look ahead to your goals and new years resolutions, please take a moment to reflect on how much you accomplished in 2022. There’s no...[Read More]
Work from home opportunities can be for everyone in 2023
29 December
One of the few important things the pandemic has taught everyone is that it’s possible to be productive and earn a living from home. In fact, some companies have seen the benefits of remote working options and continue to offer them as part of...[Read More]
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
28 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
Risks abound for businesses in 2023
28 December
Businesses have so far proved resilient to turbulent economic conditions domestically and overseas but next year is not looking so rosy. In the final chapters of 2022, the 300 basis point lift in the cash rate from record lows is just starting to...[Read More]
Uncertain outlook hits business confidence
14 December
Business confidence has veered into negative territory for the first time this year as an uncertain economic outlook ratchets up concern. Conditions for running businesses remain robust, but the gap between confidence and conditions has grown to its...[Read More]
What is happening in power bills debate
14 December
The Politics, the background, what the gas industry says and what environmental groups say? THE POLITICS * Federal parliament will sit on Thursday to debate and pass laws the government says will push down electricity and gas bills for households...[Read More]
Mixed outlook for agriculture in 2023
14 December
It’s a mixed outlook for agriculture in the coming year, with grains and lamb expected to perform well while the number of dairy farmers leaving the industry takes a toll. Rural Bank’s 2023 outlook also listed global economic challenges and...[Read More]
Recession unlikely in Australia, says IMF
16 November
The International Monetary Fund expects Australia to dodge a recession but has downgraded its expectations for growth next year. The United Nations agency anticipates growth slowing to 1.7 per cent in 2023 – less than the 1.9 per cent forecast in...[Read More]
Data breach penalty laws pass lower house
9 November
Increased fines for companies that have serious data breaches are one step closer, after new laws passed the lower house. The bill will hike up fines for breaches from $2.2 million to either $50 million, 30 per cent of a company’s turnover during...[Read More]
Mining mentors develop ore-some innovation
9 November
Australia’s mentors of mining technology are trying to bring manufacturing home but foreign raiders continue to snap up local talent. Swedish equipment giant Epiroc, whose $2.5 million electric truck drove onto the floor of a recent mining expo,...[Read More]