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With superannuation savings slashed, boomers postpone retirement
Global research group TNS has released research indicating that 44 percent of Baby Boomers plan to postpone their retirement in light of the global economic crisis.
Global executives reveal Top 10 dos and don’ts of downsizing
Layoffs are never pleasant, but they can be done well and they can be done poorly. To explore this and other leadership questions further, a recent survey asked hundreds of global corporate executives and talent management leaders for their opinions on the most effective ways to manage staff during an economic downturn.
Global executives reveal Top 10 dos and don'ts of downsizing
Layoffs are never pleasant, but they can be done well and they can be done poorly. To explore this and other leadership questions further, a recent survey asked hundreds of global corporate executives and talent management leaders for their opinions on the most effective ways to manage staff during an economic downturn.
Victorian Government launches online Business Loan Finder
The Victorian Government has launched a free online service to help Australian SMEs navigate the maze of business loans on offer.
Newcastle wins $20 million Clean Energy Innovation Centre
The Federal Government yesterday announced that a new $20 million Clean Energy Innovation Centre (CEIC) will be headquartered in Newcastle.
EXCLUSIVE: Spellr.us, the digital spell-checker, comes out of beta, offers pricing plans
News just in that Spellr.us, the website spell-checking service created by Sydney-based digital media company Melon Media, cast aside its beta training wheels this afternoon and launched to the public.
New web service matches bushfire victims to temporary housing
Creative agency Sputnik has created Bushfire Housing, a free web service that enables people to post and find offers of temporary accommodation for Victorians who are now homeless. It's an incredibly useful service as it provides needed relief right now in a way that money can not.
If you live in Victoria and have spare room at your place, consider offering it as a temporary billet.
Aussies planning to go cheap this Valentine’s Day
This probably comes as no surprise, but lovers, dreamers and schemers across the nation are expected to go cheap this Valentine's Day (which is tomorrow, gentlemen... eh-herm).
Aussies planning to go cheap this Valentine's Day
This probably comes as no surprise, but lovers, dreamers and schemers across the nation are expected to go cheap this Valentine's Day (which is tomorrow, gentlemen... eh-herm).
Just how distressed is the US economy? Let’s go to the graph…
There are a lot of figures being bandied about to describe current global economic woes. But sometimes, a simple graph is all that is required to get the message across.
Consider Exhibit A (below): A chart comparing job losses in the current US recession to job losses in recent recessions.
Not pretty.
Just how distressed is the US economy? Let's go to the graph…
There are a lot of figures being bandied about to describe current global economic woes. But sometimes, a simple graph is all that is required to get the message across.
Consider Exhibit A (below): A chart comparing job losses in the current US recession to job losses in recent recessions.
Not pretty.
Google Australia adds recent imagery to Victoria Fires Map
Google has just added recent imagery to its interactive map of Victoria, which contains updates on the status and locations of bushfires based on...
Vodafone-Hutchison merger is good news for competition
Yesterday's announcement that Vodafone and 3 will merge in Australia bodes well for the industry, according to telecommunications analyst, Paul Budde.
Sometimes it makes...
Survey: Executive expectations reveal no silver lining
It certainly isn't new news anymore that these are trying economic times, but that hasn't discouraged the large business analysis firms from gauging, on...
Credit unions & building societies establish Bushfire Relief Fund
Everyone has been moved in some way by the natural disaster that continues to ravage country Victoria.
In response to the emergency, Australia's credit unions...
Credit unions & building societies establish Bushfire Relief Fund
Everyone has been moved in some way by the natural disaster that continues to ravage country Victoria.
In response to the emergency, Australia's credit unions...
Swan urges businesses denied credit to come forward
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned the big four banks that they have an obligation to extend credit to viable Australian businesses.
The Top 10 sectors to weather the financial crisis in 2009
The business information analysts at global research organisation IBISWorld have identified the sectors best positioned to endure recession.
They are:
Biotechnology
Online information services
Non-building construction
Cosmetic and toiletry retailing
Grain...
Survey: Aussies on business offend Americans, Brits the most
Australians might share many cultural traits with our British and American friends, but a new survey has revealed that Australian business people travelling abroad...
Get some lipstick on ya collar
Which products and services should you sell during an economic downturn?
You might have stumbled on the term "the lipstick effect" in recent months, as...
