Tag: australian business
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No sweat: How a Gold Coast activewear business got dressed for success
When activewear label Cleo Harper launched its brand of feminine-yet-functional activewear in 2016, the activewear market was a lot less crowded. Still, founder and creative director Vanessa Levey decided the brand needed to be different. From its Burleigh base on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Cleo Harper has attracted a global following for its distinctive combination of…
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Qantas among airlines fighting airport fees
Australasian airlines, including Qantas and Air New Zealand, have made moves to fight excessive airport fees for consumers by setting up a new advocacy group for the aviation industry. The move comes after a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which claimed Australian airlines and airline passengers had paid up to $1.6bn…
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Dairy farmers call for greater regulation of word “milk”
Dairy farmers are calling for greater regulation surrounding use of the word “milk”. Specifically, the farmers are unhappy that plant-based products are able to use the term “milk” for their dairy alternative products. Dairy Connect is a NSW lobby group for farmers that is leading the call for increased regulation of the dairy terminology. The group…
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The 10 best graduate employers in 2017
In some industries, finding a job as a graduate is very difficult and is actively made more so by companies using exploitative tactics, such as internships and underpayment. However, there are also companies actively trying to ensure a happy transition for their graduate employees. In a survey by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers, 75…
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5 interesting business books to read
It’s the beginning of the year and, although you may already be feeling those back to work blues, it’s the perfect time to maximise your business acumen. Having said that, it can be hard to know where to start. There are a lot of great business books that can be either inspirational or serve as…
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Atlassian works towards gender equality in tech
Australian founded workplace solutions company Atlassian is making strides towards gender equality in technology with their graduate intake. This year’s graduate intake for US$6 billion company is comprised of nearly 60% women. This represents a massive increase on last year’s 17% women graduate figure. Female representation in technology industry is an ongoing challenge that needs to…
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Vegemite is Australian again with $460 million deal
Bega will buy most of US-based Mondelez International’s Australia and New Zealand grocery business, which includes Vegemite, ZoOSh salad dressings and Bonox. The iconic spread, which symbolises nationalism to many Australians, is an important acquisition for the dairy company. “The wonderful heritage and values that Vegemite represents and its importance to Australian culture makes its combination…
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Prices rise in Australian supermarkets
Prices are rising in Australian supermarkets, particularly for fresh fruits and vegetables, research shows. There has been a strong rise in supermarket produce prices for the first time in 18 months, according to Deutsche Bank. The supermarket sector has been under pressure from German budget supermarket Aldi, which has been driving prices downward. However, prices…
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How to speak up to your boss
It’s really difficult to work hard and feel appreciated in a job when you’re feeling under pressure. Maybe there are new people in your team, or your boss hasn’t listened to your ideas, whatever it is, you need to air your concerns. You should never do so in a public display of airing your dirty laundry,…
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Professional skills you should learn in your 20s
When you’re in your 20s and fresh out of university, it can be a daunting task to tackle the professional world. There are some skills you should master and some things you should learn simply not to do. It can be hard to know which is which, and struggle through the quagmire of business etiquette.…