New rules have come into effect that may change the way some small businesses undertake recruitment. It’s now illegal to advertise jobs that pay below the minimum wage — or award — for every job.… Read more
If you ask questions and listen to the answers, you will learn what your customers want. Selling becomes easier and you don’t have to talk so much, says sales expert Colin Pearce.… Read more
Every business that’s looking to grow understands the importance of formulating a plan. But, how should they create one?… Read more
Australia looks unlikely to fall into a recession, though we will experience lower growth. That’s the prognosis of our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Professor Neville Norman.… Read more
Do you feel as if you have too much on your to-do list, both at work and at home?… Read more
Australian law has changed when it comes to secrecy provisions in employment contracts, and it’s something all business owners and managers need to come to terms with.… Read more
How would you like to be on the front page of the paper without having to pay for it?… Read more
This year’s Australia Day holiday fell on a Thursday. Some employees around the country saw that as an opportunity to take a sickie, and have an extra-long weekend.… Read more
Failure isn’t something we should avoid at all costs – on the contrary, failure is a powerful force on the journey to success.… Read more
The huge amount of Optus and Medibank customers data that was hacked by cybercriminals made headlines across the country.… Read more
