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As we get closer to 2020, enterprises that fail to change are likely to be left standing while those that align their sales process and training with new client expectations and the changed sales environment are likely to be the winners. Boutique sales consultancy Banjar Group recently prepared the white paper Sales Shift 2020 to outline and explain the nature...

The answer to this question and whether you have a say depends on which fund your superannuation is with and the rules of the fund. Interestingly, sometimes you do not get a say in who gets your superannuation when you die. By Brendan Cockerill, Senior Associate - Business and Succession Given the rapid increase in the amount of money people...

Canberra business PayMe Australia has been recognised for its innovation and growth in the field of specialised payroll management by winning the inaugural Canberra BusinessPoint Business of the Year award. PayMe Australia, a contractor payroll management company, was originally formed to support the payroll needs of IT contractors in the ACT. Today PayMe provides specialised services to the IT, administrative,...

DON DI PLACIDO DIRECTOR I look back on the past 25 years of my professional career as an accountant and business owner with a sense of pride and achievement. Running a business, as any business owner will know, requires not only expertise in your particular area of knowledge but the need to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of...

Cake, presents and diamonds - that was the scene at the National Press Club, where businessmen and businesswomen from across the region gathered to welcome the new face o Canberra Women in Business. Canberra Women in Business (CWB) celebrated 21 years since their organisation founding. In celebration of their coming of age CWB hosted a lavish birthday party on Saturday...

Many industries are still experiencing difficult times. The retail sector faces challenges such as the battle for online sales, decreased consumer confidence and unemployment. Resources, mining and manufacturing are encountering challenges caused by exchange rates and the high cost of doing business in Australia. To make the most of this optimism and ensure they have a clear path to growth...

It's true, it can. If you're thinking about a new website, then make sure you build one that has responsive design because it will deliver great results for your business. WHY? People lead busy lives today and want to access information quickly through their mobile devices such as tablets or phones. If your website is responsive, then customers will be...

$20,000 worth of vouchers sold in one week, $8,000 in additional sales and 65% plan to return . Having been in business for 13 years, owners of iconic Italian Restaurant The Haig in Braddon, Canberra, Robert and Lesley Oliver, are repeatedly faced with the challenge of reaching new customers that will return. "Like many restaurant owners, we are constantly challenged...

For older family members looking to downsize or needing a bit of extra help with daily activities, moving in with a child or other family member may seem attractive. As residential aged care becomes more scarce and expensive, families are looking at other care solutions. While there are many advantages to living with a family member, without the proper planning,...

Audits by the ACT Revenue Office (ACTRO) for payroll tax purposes can result in significant tax liabilities for the unprepared, particularly if workers you've counted as contractors are determined to be employees and you've underestimated your tax liability. What many directors aren't aware of, is the substantial power that ACTRO has to collect the resulting debt. Those who are unsure...

INTERNATIONAL AID CRUSADER TAKES OUT TOP ACT BUSINESS AWARD 10 October, 2013 - A woman who grew up in war-torn Zimbabwe witnessing poverty and discrimination, and who is now shaping the direction of a global aid organisation, has been named the 2013 Telstra ACT Business Woman of the Year. Making a difference to the lives of millions is what CARE...

Looking for an Aussie Christmas venue then the Captains Flat Hotel - Home of the Long Bar, is for you. Once the longest bar in the Southern Hemisphere - now the longest bar in Australia. The Captains Flat Hotel is under the new management of Gary Green. Gary has a long history in hospitality and is putting his experience to...

Online shops have been growing in popularity as consumers are drawn to the convenience of shopping online, wherever and whenever they want. This year, for the first time, more than half of all Australian consumers will make purchases from online stores. With more than $24 billion dollars being spent online in Australia over twelve months to March this year, online...

An ongoing shortage of high-level skills means that Australia's labour market is yet to find balanced ground, according to our latest Hays Global Skills Index. The question being asked is "can it deliver the high-skills needed?" The Index, which assesses the efficiency of the skilled labour market in 30 countries, or its ability to supply skilled labour, found that in...

Choosing a lawyer to help with relationship changes is an important process. Not all lawyers are the same and while a lawyer must have a law degree, few lawyers would profess to know all the law. Finding a lawyer who specialises in the field in which you need advice is a pretty sensible starting point. Finding a specialist lawyer who...

ARE FMCG MARKETERS KEEPING THEIR SKILLS UP TO SPEED? Marketing professionals in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector need to upgrade their skills to stay competitive in the jobs market, says recruiting experts Hays Sales & Marketing. According to the recruiter, digital marketing is changing the marketing mix and the way marketers communicate with their target markets. As a...