Leadership

Keeping your paycheque in check

As your business grows, one of the fundamental questions you need to address is how much cash can you reasonably take out of your venture.

Fashion designer Collette Dinnigan in naming legal battle

Australian fashion designer Collette Dinnigan will face off in the Federal Court against an accessories chain over the use of its name.

Start-up caution urged over latest Google staff scheme

Start-ups have been warned to be wary of tying employee incentives to company projects in the wake of Google’s decision to tie 25% of staff bonuses to the success of its social strategy.

Electricity retailers’ self-regulation bid rejected

Electricity retailers have expressed dismay over their failed attempt to introduce self-regulatory mechanisms into the industry, claiming that start-ups will suffer as a result.

Ask your staff about the problem you solve

Every entrepreneur should know their value proposition inside and out. Try asking your staff what it is and see how they react.

Small firms urged to be wary over post-disaster growth

Small businesses hit by the recent spate of natural disasters have been urged to devise strategic growth plans in order to rebound from their setbacks.

Franchisees’ rights unclear as A&R faces court date

Legal battle between REDgroup Retail administrators and 25 breakaway Angus & Robertson franchisees raise questions about the rights of franchisees in the event of a company collapse.

Online reputation management sector on the rise: Experts

The launch of a new start-up called Applicatr highlights the rise in online reputation management as a business sector, according to tech industry figures.

How to spot a business-wrecking customer

When you start a business, it isn't just about what you do well that ensures your path to success, but also what your customers do well. Follow these key rules to ensure your customers build, rather than break, your start-up.

Andrew Carnegie

While the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.

Buy in bulk and save

Everyone in business knows that buying more generally allows you to buy for less. But many start-ups lack the purchasing power. But by thinking laterally you can still save.

Final court date set for Woolworths’ ‘Honest to Goodness’ battle

The final court date has been set for the ongoing legal battle between Woolworths and independent retailer Organic Marketing Australia.

ATO launches guide to combat tax avoidance

The Australian Taxation Office has launched a new guide to help tax intermediaries avoid tax avoidance and tax exploitation schemes.

Dell data breach prompts cyber crime warning

An IT security expert says that small businesses need to be aware of five key areas to protect their data, following the revelation that hackers stole the personal information of thousands of Dell customers.

Get serious about recognition

Research suggests that employees want recognition every seven days. That might sound like a lot, but remember that recognition comes in a variety of ways.

Unemployment rate falls to 4.9% but slowdown looms

Company fined $10k for sham contracting

A construction company has been fined $10,000 after it was revealed two of its directors engaged in sham contracting.

How to stand at functions

Keeping your thoughts off your painful feet means that you can concentrate on being your charming, wonderful self.

Alibaba eyes recovery following fraud scandal

E-commerce site Alibaba.com has sought to draw a line under its hugely damaging fraud scandal, claiming a 73% increase in the number of Australian businesses using the site.

Consider career progression for your staff

How can a smaller company create the same career progression when there are only a handful of staff? Here are some ideas.