Health and safety

News One third of business owners have never taken a holiday: Report

In an attempt to keep costs down, almost one-third of small business owners have not taken a holiday since they started their business, according to a new MYOB report.

Features The importance of insuring your business

Those with an entrepreneurial spirit are renowned for their optimism, meaning the importance of insurance can often be overlooked. But not having insurance can be devastating on a business. BY NINA HENDY.

Features How good is your business knowledge?

While in-depth knowledge of the business world isn’t essential to building a successful venture, it pays to be aware of current trends. So take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test. BY OLIVER MILMAN.

News Workplace bullying code slammed by employers

A leading business group has criticised a draft code of practice on workplace bullying, claiming small businesses will be unable to introduce some of its proposals.

News Businesses set to be stung by OHS “grace period”

Businesses in Victoria and WA that do not implement new national OHS laws on January 1 may still be liable despite a 12-month grace period, according to OHS legal expert Graham Dent.

News Employers urged to review workplaces of home-based staff

Employers are being urged to review the working environments of their employees, including home-based staff, with a new report revealing 90% of employees work in unsafe environments.

News Telstra ordered to pay home-based worker’s injury costs

Start-ups with home-based staff have been handed a stark warning after Telstra was forced to pay legal and medical costs for an employee who suffered work-related injuries while at home.

News Support mechanisms key for start-ups

According to a new study, business leaders who engage in peer-group mentoring in times of crisis can grow their business rather than being forced to downsize.

Taskmaster Start getting across the new OHS rules

There are 10 months until the new occupational health and safety regime is ushered in, so businesses need to start getting their heads around the changes.

Taskmaster Help your workers stretch – literally

Down here at Taskmaster Enterprises I am often talking about stretching my employees, both in terms of their skills and well, their muscles.

News Business leaders in need of break

A new study has found four in 10 business and government leaders show signs of anxiety, depression and other personality disorders.

Taskmaster Have a health check

You should monitor your stress levels via a regular health check.

Taskmaster Understand your OHS obligations

It’s imperative to get on top your OHS responsibilities and understand your obligations.

Start-up ideas Never lose your child again

US company Safetytat has come up with a solution to alleviate parents’ fears of “misplacing” their child.

Tech tricks Make sure you wipe your phones

With more and more businesses using smartphones to exchange and handle business data, you need to make sure that when you hand over your phone to its next owner, all of its data is wiped out completely.

Start-up ideas Healthy, wealthy and wise?

While you certainly shouldn’t look to replace someone’s GP, the medical profession would appreciate any business that provides support to help people lead healthier lives.

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