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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Rio Tinto ordered to pay Rinehart $200 million: Midday roundup

Mining giant Rio Tinto has been ordered to pay $200 million to companies owned by Gina Rinehart following a battle in the New South Wales Supreme Court.
 

Half of small business loan applications knocked back

Just under half of all credit applications made by small and medium businesses in the past year were not granted, according to the latest research from East & Partners.
 

CBA to spend millions rewarding staff: Can you buy loyalty?

The Commonwealth Bank has taken the unusual step of rewarding its staff with $250 each for their role in boosting the bank's customer service rating to number one of the big four.
 

Woman who suffered sex injury on work trip to go all the way to the High Court

A federal public servant who was injured by a light-fitting while having sex on a work trip will now have her case heard in the High Court.
 

Budget 2013: Budget to have little immediate economic impact, economists say

Economists are predicting the federal budget will have little impact on the Australian dollar or sharemarket, as it's believed most of the changes have already been announced or leaked.
 

Australian dollar slides below parity

Economist says Aussie dollar will be “less robust” in coming months.
 

EFTPOS to trial mobile payments with retailers

The EFTPOS network will start trialling mobile payments with selected Australian retailers, in the latest push to expand the technology.
 

Mr and Mrs SME: Eight tips to business and relationship success

You may have heard the term 'co-preneurs': it's a buzzword to represent the brave, and in some cases, foolhardy spouses that decide to run a business together.
 

SMEs in the dark over $6500 instant asset write-off

Start-ups are the least likely to know about the federal government's $6500 instant asset write-off, according to a new MYOB report, which shows almost 40% aren't aware of the tax perk.
 

Low interest rates don't necessarily mean a return to the 1960s for the property market

The cash rate may be back to what it was in January 1960, but it was a different era for those seeking a home loan.
 

Monday, 13 May 2013

Business conditions improve slightly, but confidence down in April: Midday roundup

Business conditions improved only marginally in April, as the latest NAB monthly business survey indicates conditions remain difficult.
 

Average small business owed $11,588 in overdue debts, research reveals

Small businesses need to be more aggressive in chasing down bad debts, the sector has been warned, with research released today showing the average SME is currently owed $11,588 in overdue debts.
 
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