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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Budget 2013: Baby Bonus dumped

The Baby Bonus has been thrown out with the bath water, as part of Treasurer Wayne Swan's sensible, calm and responsible cuts.
 

Budget 2013: Government to close $4 billion in business tax loopholes

Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced measures to protect the corporate tax base by closing what he dubs unfair business tax loopholes.
 

South Australian potato company collapses with $40 million debt

A South Australia-based potato company has collapsed, with its assets now up for sale, following debts in excess of $40 million after a widespread drop in value for potato prices during 2011-12.
 

Gold Coast, Adelaide top list of fastest-growing regions for online commerce

The Gold Coast and Adelaide have topped a list of the fastest-growing regions for online retailers, according to research released by online payments giant PayPal.
 

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.
 
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