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Small business must have say in Federal Budget
These days it’s not uncommon to see headlines about the rising cost of living blazoned across our nation’s newspapers.
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Report finds Sydney more expensive than Melbourne
It’s official: Sydney is more expensive to live in than Melbourne, claim the results of an annual survey into cost of living around the world.
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8 great New Year resolutions to fix your finances
Make 2013 a golden year for your business by setting some solid financial resolutions. Here are eight great strategies to consider.
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Sydney named seventh most expensive city to live in
In February, Sydney made the list of top ten expensive cities to live in. Here is the complete story for you to enjoy.
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Our business forecast for 2013
Australia’s economic conditions are predicted by some to take a downward turn in 2013, meaning employers large and small are growing anxious about an economic slump and the potential for China’s growth to go into reverse.
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RBA announces interest rate cut
The RBA has announced an interest rate cut of 25 basis points, down to 3.0 percent, prior to Christmas.
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Why you shouldn’t be intimidated by the internet
Just 15 percent of SMBs have a digital business strategy, despite the fact that over 90 percent of Aussie households are broadband enabled – why is this? One expert thinks the fear factor is holding businesses back from being visible online, and has some sage advice to help lessen their apprehension.
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Slowing growth brings about rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash by 25 basis points today, citing slowing economic and credit growth as two of the key drivers behind its decision.
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NBN opens up opportunities for SMBs
National Broadband Network (NBN) has released the first of a series of enhancements to help businesses make the most of high speed internet.
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Diligence key to avoiding bad debt
A jump in the number of businesses entering external administration should serve as a warning to SMBs to do research before taking on new customers, says a leading credit management expert.
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Gains in consumer spending reversed in July
All improvements in spending recorded during May and June have been reversed, according to a leading index, as consumer sentiment proves it’s far from recovered.
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Business confidence back on the up
Business confidence increased by more than four points in July, according to the Roy Morgan index, delivering a ray optimism after two straight months of declines.
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RBA holds interest rates, again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 3.50 percent today, as inflation and growth remain close to trend for the second month in a row.
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Spending up a solid 2.5 percent in June
Economy-wide spending enjoyed a solid gain in June, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI), suggesting consumers are slowly becoming less tentative about parting with their cash.
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Revenue falls cause SMB economic confidence to bottom out
Falling revenue is causing small business economic confidence to dwindle, according to new research. Despite these sales falls, a fifth of SMBs say they’re feeling optimistic that conditions will begin to improve over the next 12 months.
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Spending up, but confidence remains fragile
Consumer spending across the country is continuing to rise, but as businesses become more optimistic, experts are warning consumer confidence remains fragile.
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SMBs urged to consult on commissioner’s role
NSW Minister for Small Business Katrina Hodgkinson has encouraged small business operators to have their say about the role of the NSW Small Business Commissioner.
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Employment optimism dwindling in small businesses
Employment optimism is dwindling as are local job prospects, as a new survey reveals a decline in the number of businesses looking to hire employees for the next quarter.
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Unemployment rises, but labour force participation continues to expand
The unemployment rate has risen by 0.2 percent, but labour force participation has reached new height, with more Australians in full-time work than ever before.
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