Greetings from the National Small Business Summit in Brisbane. We had a great day here yesterday and I wanted to give you a quick update on the addresses from the Minister for Small Business Craig Emerson and the Leader... read more
OzHarvest was founded in November 2004 when events organiser, Ronni Kahn, stunned by the amount of food wasted by the hospitality industry, decided to do something about it. Using her event management skills, Ronni was able to reduce food... read more
Australia’s first ever paid parental leave (PPL) scheme was passed by Parliament yesterday. Australia was one of only two OECD countries (USA was the other) which did not have a comprehensive PPL scheme. What the PPL covers: The PPL will... read more
The recent UN Climate Summit, and increasing numbers of high profile people taking an interest in the environment, has raised the awareness of green issues to an all time high. But is this awareness being practically applied? Are green... read more
A recent US survey showed that business owners work an average of 59 hours per week. How many hours a week do you work?<br /> <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3237638/” mce_href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3237638/”>A recent US survey showed that business owners work an average of... read more
Take our national poll Do you believe that the Federal Budget brought down in May has benefitted, or will benefit Australian female entrepreneurs and businesswomen? <br /> <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3215391/” mce_href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/3215391/”>Do you believe that the Federal Budget brought down in... read more
A social entrepreneur can be described as someone who recognises a social problem and uses business skills to make social change. Natalie Isaacs is a mother of four with a deep concern about the world her children are inheriting.... read more
It’s been a week of the budget – through every media outlet including a top trending topic on twitter (globally). Much anticipated, yet the Rudd Government delivered a fairly bland, beige budget. Not much cash-throwing about to try to... read more
As Australia’s peak representative body for female entrepreneurs and women in business, the ABN recently met with the Hon Craig Emerson, Minister for Small Business, Independent Contractors and the Service Economy, to garner his thoughts about the future of... read more
It’s been a week of the budget – through every media outlet including a top trending topic on twitter (globally). Much anticipated, yet the Rudd Government delivered a fairly bland, beige budget. Not much cash-throwing about to try to... read more
Who’s HENRY? The Henry Tax Review The Federal Government has undertaken a comprehensive review of the tax system with the goal of simplifying it. Officially named “Australia’s Future Tax System Review,” the review has become known as “The Henry Tax... read more
Who’s HENRY? The Henry Tax Review The Federal Government has undertaken a comprehensive review of the tax system with the goal of simplifying it. Officially named “Australia’s Future Tax System Review,” the review has become known as “The Henry Tax... read more
