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Refunds remain consumers’ biggest irk as group buying gripes soar
3:20AM | Tuesday, 12 MarchRefunds continue to be the main cause of consumer complaints across all product categories, according to figures from NSW Fair Trading, as group buying and discount deals gripes escalate.
Privacy Act changes: What your start-up must know
8:41AM | Monday, 6 AugustStart-ups are being warned to consider changes to the Privacy Act to avoid unwittingly exposing themselves to massive fines in the crucial set-up phase.
Group buying body releases global code of conduct
6:10AM | Friday, 15 JuneGroup buying sites can now choose to be held accountable on a global scale, with the release of the first global code of conduct, seven months after the release of an Australian code of conduct.
Group buying guide launched for small businesses
3:28AM | Friday, 9 MarchSmall businesses can now gain greater insight into the group buying channel, with the launch of a business guide designed to complement the Australian Group Buying Code of Conduct.
Groupon’s IPO success set to spark local activity
11:22AM | Monday, 7 NovemberIt’s been revealed Groupon raised $US700 million after increasing the size of its initial public offering, with experts predicting the local market to witness similar activity as the sector starts to mature.
Group buying industry adopts code of conduct
11:15AM | Wednesday, 2 NovemberThe group buying industry has unveiled its first code of conduct, following a series of complaints by businesses and consumers over the practices of certain operators.
Group buying sites warned over “big stick” regulation
10:48AM | Thursday, 13 OctoberLocal group-buying sites are being warned to clean up their act or face “big stick” government intervention, following a spike in customer complaints over unclear policies, stock shortages and delays.
