Manufacturing
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70% of female manufacturing workers never promoted: Report
A new report reveals more than 70% of female manufacturing workers have never been promoted, suggesting small businesses need to take action to combat... Read More -
Aussie dollar and rising costs continue to cripple manufacturers
The strength of the Australian dollar and rising production costs continue to hurt Australian manufacturers, according to a report by Westpac and the ... Read More -
Australia heading for ‘multi-speed’ economy
Australia’s economy is becoming “multi-speed”, despite an overall improvement in business conditions during September, according to a new report. Read More -
Braaap founder named runner-up in global entrepreneurship award
Brad Smith, founder of Braaap, has been placed runner-up in the Junior Chamber International Creative Young Entrepreneur Award. Read More -
Budding start-ups must avoid interest rate-hit sectors: NAB
People looking to start a business should steer clear of the housing, wholesale and retail sectors due to their dependence on interest rates, accordin... Read More -
Business expectations continue to fall amid rates pressure
Business expectations are continuing to fall, according to the latest Dun Bradstreet survey, as interest rates remain the greatest concern among busi... Read More -
Business lending takes a dive, as sentiment remains low, RBA reveals
Business loan balances contracted by the biggest monthly amount in June since September 2010, the Reserve Bank has revealed, as business sentiment rem... Read More -
CEOs urged to lift business innovation
A new report reveals CEOs in the manufacturing, services and construction industries must lift business innovation across a range of areas in order to... Read More -
CSIRO awards $2m funding to manufacturing start-up
An organic manufacturer has secured almost $2 million in government funding to aid its ambitions to take a slice of the multibillion dollar global exp... Read More -
Do some field research
Block out a day in your diary, get a permission slip from your mother and pack a lunch – you are going on an excursion. Read More