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Have your say: Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program
Helen Hull | October 17, 2011Do you have innovative ideas about how Victoria can effectively benefit from the use of high-capacity broadband?
Expressions of Interest for Round 2 of the Broadband-Enabled Innovation Program (BEIP) are now open and close on Friday, 4 November 2011.
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How sustainable is your office?
Jennifer Levasseur | October 10, 2011
After feedback from our customers about not knowing where to focus their attention when moving to a more sustainable business, we decided to enter into an alliance with GreenBizCheck.
Our commercial relationship gives Corporate Express customers FREE access to a tool that lets you see how sustainable your office is at this point in time. -
IBM Finance Forum 2011
Nick Peers | October 5, 2011In today’s business world heightened uncertainty is now part of the normal course of business. Everything from consumer demand, to commodities prices and exchange rates remain volatile.
How to grow revenue and profits, and improve return on invested capital while managing risk in uncertain times is on everyone’s mind.
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The internet bigger than Iron ore for Australia
Josh Tanchel | October 4, 2011Online contribution bigger than iron ore says Deloitte Access Economics.
A new report by Deloitte Access Economics, The Connected Continent: How the Internet is Transforming Australia’s Economy estimates that the Internet contributed $50 billion, or 3.6% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product in 2010 and that contribution is primed to boom.
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Industry action plans, taskforces to grow NSW economy
Helen Hull | September 28, 2011
The New South Wales government will target five sectors through the development of Industry Taskforces and Action Plans as part of its growth strategy.
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner announced earlier this month that manufacturing, professional services, the digital economy, international education and research and tourism and events would be the first sectors targeted under the initiative. -
Think Talk Drink: a national innovation agenda for Australia
Marian Spencer | September 27, 2011
It seems everyone knows about Australia’s ‘two-speed economy’, our national reliance on commodity exports, and the problems in manufacturing and tourism arising from the strong Aussie dollar.
But is our economic future limited to being China’s quarry? Or is there another, smarter alternative?
Former Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett will address these questions in a special Talk, Think, Drink event hosted by the Centre for Policy Development and Essential Media Communications at Trades Hall, 377 Sussex Street, Sydney, on Tuesday 25 October from 6.30pm to 8pm. -
Have your say: Future COAG Regulatory Reform Agenda Stakeholder Consultation Paper
Helen Hull | September 27, 2011COAG’s Business Regulation and Competition Working Group is inviting businesses to comment on future reform priorities that address barriers to the effective functioning of national markets and ways to improve Australia’s productivity and competitiveness.
Closing date for submissions: Friday 21 October 2011.
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Going into a business partnership? Seven attributes to consider first
Simon Rowell | September 21, 2011Having been involved in both successful and unsuccessful business partnerships in the past, I have come to realise a few truths along the way that could be useful for anyone contemplating entering a partnership.
Thinking about the attributes before committing will allow for a degree of objectivity in a time when all parties are optimistic for the future. It is worth remembering that no one thinks of anything but success when forming business partnerships, yet many still do end up falling apart over time.
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The small to medium sized business impact from carbon pricing: challenges and opportunity
Matthew Tukaki | September 21, 2011
Matthew Tukaki, CEO of the Sustain Group and Australian Representative to the United Nations Global Compact looks at the challenges and opportunities for small to medium sized business.
The debate about climate change policy is all around us from front page spreads in the national mastheads, the nightly television news through to talkback radio. There are those who are for setting a price on carbon and then there are those who oppose it. The reality is, this week, the legislation will be before the Parliament and likely well in place before the end of the year in time for a go live day of 1 July 2012. -
ARA supports calls for company tax cut at Tax Forum
Helen Hull | September 20, 2011The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has openly supported sentiments by the Greens and Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) for company tax cuts to form part of the discussion at the Tax Summit on 4 and 5 October.
ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman said ARA’s own submission to the Tax Forum called for company tax cuts as the retail industry becomes increasingly trade exposed and globally vulnerable to competition from lower taxed nations.
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Up for sale? Commitment and preparation are first and foremost
David Tyrrell | September 14, 2011Selling a business is rarely a simple transaction, for good reason.
As Account Director in Corporate Advisory at Deloitte Private, David Tyrrell provides daily Merger and Acquisition advisory services on transactions including acquisitions, divestments and equity raisings.
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International trade update
NAB - Business View | September 13, 2011How can Australian business adapt to address the slowing growth internationally?
NAB’s Head of Australian Economics & Commodities, Rob Brooker, shares the latest economic and trade updates.
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Fair trading can improve your bottom line
Anthony Roberts | September 11, 2011Most businesses work hard to attract customers. Whilst business development is a priority, it is worthwhile considering what service really means to your customers. Doing so can help you maintain the customers you’ve worked hard to attract, particularly if something goes wrong.
We all intuitively understand that solid and professional customer service plays an essential role in building a network of loyal customers; those who will return to your business and recommend your company to others. Consequently, good businesses work to minimise customer complaints through excellent customer service.
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Call for Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Registrations
Helen Hull | September 5, 2011
First 5000 partner Deloitte is on the hunt for submissions for its Technology Fast 50 awards. This year’s competition will again include the Leadership Award category open to First 5000 members.
Joshua Tanchel, leader of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 Program said the Leadership award, which is unique to the Australian program, recognises established, innovative companies that are showcasing their leadership status to new start-ups in the technology industry. -
You CAN afford a creative advertising agency
Matt Batten | August 31, 2011
Business is competitive enough for companies of all sizes. Competing for a share of the marketing landscape is even tougher. Especially if you’re a medium-sized business fighting against the big guns. You probably think your budget is too small to get professional marketing services from an advertising agency
Not true.
