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In the wake of September’s Federal election, a new survey has found business confidence is the highest it’s been since 2010.

Social commerce, the name given to driving sales through activity on social networks is estimated to grow to $30 billion globally by 2015, up from $15 billion in 2013.

Bill shock after a business trip overseas is nothing new – global roaming costs are notoriously high.

The rise and rise of internet shopping has been well documented, but it’s not just a few books or small pieces of furniture that we’re buying anymore – Aussie consumers are willing to buy big ticket purchases online.

From The Bangles to Dire Straits, Dolly Parton to Bruce Springsteen – the struggle to make a buck in this world has been crooned about by the world’s most famous voices.

Marketing can be a time-consuming activity for even the most organised business owner. Here are a few time-saving tips that can help you increase your marketing productivity, and enjoy the same results for less effort.

Unlocking exactly what retailers can do in order to elicit higher premiums from shoppers is not a secret. In fact, it’s quite simple.

A new study has found over half of all fraudulent acts committed against companies are done so by an employee of that company.

The tourism industry has always been a hot market, but the sheer success of sites like Airbnb has caught many smaller operators off guard.

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Matt Perger is a man who knows coffee. Having won his second Australasian Specialty Coffee Association Barista Championship title, as well as an array of international accolades, Perger is a sought-after talent in the coffee industry. Currently the so-called ‘coffee guy’ at Melbourne’s famed St Ali, Perger spends his time ensuring quality is up to […]

A new national initiative called 202020 Vision has officially been launched with the goal of increasing green space in urban areas by 20%, by the year 2020.

For most people, working one job and raising a family is hard enough. For David Burns and Elly Meltzer, working full time and running their beer company is all part of the daily routine. The couple were inspired to create something new while on a holiday in Morocco, where they enjoyed refreshing iced tea and […]

As more businesses big and small look for ways to decrease their carbon footprint, many are finding interesting ways to innovate.

There are a few professions which evoke a certain ‘old-school’ feel. Innovation isn’t the done thing. Talk of technology means email and often not much else.

The latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) paint a concerning state of the nation’s literacy and numeracy skills.

Peter Nuttall was his father’s second employee at RUD Chains. Now, almost 30 years later, he’s managing director of the multi-million dollar company.

Two separate judgements handed down by the Federal Court demonstrate how seriously the court takes false ‘free to roam’ claims.

The annual Global Startup Battle (GSB) is one of the biggest startup events in the world, and this year it’s coming to Australia.

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has today announced a $227,500 funding boost for a marketing and promotion campaign to encourage domestic and international tourists to visit the Blue Mountains region.