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Why the price is rarely right for start-ups
7:39PM | Monday, 23 July 2012 | Nina HendySetting prices can be tricky: Too low and you go broke, too high and you scare off potential consumers. Thankfully, there are ways to make sure your price is always right. BY NINA HENDY.
Annual spending up 10% but businesses told not to lose focus
7:04PM | Friday, 20 July 2012 | Michelle HammondSpending is up more than 10% on a year ago, according to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator, which shows Queensland has marked its 12th straight month of trend BSI gains.
Business conditions suffer setback amid more global uncertainty
7:33PM | Thursday, 19 July 2012 | Michelle HammondBusiness conditions weakened in the June quarter, according to NAB’s Quarterly Business Survey, with conditions deteriorating across most industries, while confidence also took a hit.
Micro firms least loyal business banking customers: Report
7:21PM | Tuesday, 17 July 2012 | Michelle HammondMicro businesses are the least loyal business banking customers, according to an East & Partners report, which shows corporates are by far the most loyal segment.
Consumer sentiment up 3.7% as rate cuts make their mark
7:57PM | Wednesday, 11 July 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Westpac–Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment increased by 3.7% in July, suggesting the spate of interest rate cuts is finally having an impact on household spending.
UK start-up opens up real-money gambling to app developers
7:15PM | Tuesday, 10 July 2012 | Michelle HammondA UK-based start-up is introducing a platform that will allow developers to add real-money gambling into their apps, insisting the platform can be used by developers everywhere.
Company collapses imperil independent subcontractors
7:37PM | Monday, 9 July 2012 | Michelle HammondA debt recovery specialist has highlighted the perils of operating as a subcontractor, particularly in the construction industry, in light of the recent collapses of various construction companies.
Retail body calls for penalty rates to be halved in Fair Work review
7:22PM | Monday, 9 July 2012 | Michelle HammondRetailers are calling for penalty rates to be halved, as part of a Fair Work Australia review, with a leading industry group insisting retailers simply can’t afford to pay staff more.
Learning to listen
7:26PM | Monday, 9 July 2012 | Nina HendyThe social media age has empowered consumers to share their experiences like never before. Here's how to harness customer feedback in a way that will boost, rather than sink, your business. BY NINA HENDY.
Nearly half of businesses bracing for “bad times”, research reveals
7:30PM | Friday, 6 July 2012 | Michelle HammondBusiness confidence remained relatively steady in June, Roy Morgan research reveals, but nearly half of businesses believe Australia will face “bad times” economically over the next 12 months.
12 key things investors look for in web start-ups
7:04PM | Friday, 6 July 2012 | Oliver MilmanThe collapse of online retailer Shooii, after they failed to find a “cornerstone investor”, has been a stark reminder of the importance of cashflow. If you’re starting up online, it’s essential to know the 12 key things potential investors are looking for. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
ASSOB not to blame for Shooii’s financial woes, chief insists
7:30PM | Thursday, 5 July 2012 | Michelle HammondThe chief executive of the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board denies the funding platform failed Shooii, following news that the online shoe retailer has been placed in administration.
Retail start-up Shooii in administration just months after launch
7:00AM | Thursday, 5 July 2012 | Michelle HammondNiche online shoe retailer Shooii has plunged into administration, despite only launching in March this year, with a lack of outside investment blamed for the company's woes.
"Let the carbon tax take the blame": Brumby's busted blaming price rises on carbon tax
7:48PM | Wednesday, 4 July 2012 | Patrick StaffordBakery franchise Brumby’s has been caught red-handed attempting to blame price rises on the carbon tax, after a letter sent by the company to franchisees was leaked.
RBA “hibernation” looms as interest rates remain on hold
7:47PM | Tuesday, 3 July 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Reserve Bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold, with an analyst suggesting that monetary policy could go into “hibernation” this winter.
Nearly half of firms borrowed money last year to stay afloat: MYOB
7:39PM | Tuesday, 3 July 2012 | Michelle HammondAlmost half of Australian business operators borrowed money to stay afloat in the last 12 months, with just a quarter of them borrowing money to spend on their business, new MYOB research shows.
Manufacturing sentiment plummets amid wage rises and high dollar
7:34PM | Monday, 2 July 2012 | Michelle HammondConcerns over staffing costs and the high Australian dollar are taking their toll on local manufacturers, with a new report showing industry sentiment has taken a significant dip.
Credit insurance claims surge as sectors suffer
6:44PM | Friday, 29 June 2012 | Michelle HammondLast month saw a sizeable increase in the number of credit insurance claims, according to a new report, with the engineering, electrical, building and manufacturing sectors identified as the hardest hit.
Manufacturers and retailers fret over carbon tax roll out
6:41PM | Friday, 29 June 2012 | Michelle HammondThe start of the carbon tax on July 1 will introduce a “new phase of uncertainty” for many Australian businesses, particularly for manufacturers, according to the Australian Industry Group.
Weak sales and store closures driving down retail rents: Report
6:48PM | Tuesday, 26 June 2012 | Michelle HammondRetail rents could fall by as much as 15% amid weak sales and store closures, according to Morgan Stanley, but an industry expert says retail sales are still growing at a modest pace.
