Tag: business
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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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Reserve bank leaves interest rates at 1.5%
In an unprecedented move, the Reserve Bank has left interest rates at 1.5% for the seventh month in a row. This was the first meeting of 2017 and it has surprised economists that the rates have stayed the same despite concerns about the housing market and the growing economy. The bank’s governor Philip Lowe has…
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New ‘Frugal Movement’ taking over Australia
The ‘Frugal Movement‘ is a movement that is gaining traction all around the world. It involves users being more conscious about where they’re spending their money and breaking the cycle of consumer culture. Many people who are a part of this movement save thousands each year, so it’s confusing to see why we’re all not…
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Why your business should embrace slow growth
When you’re starting a business, you want to see results quickly. You want to know that you’re doing the right thing and you want to see tangible chartable proof. However, research has shown that this fixation with fast growth may hinder more than it helps in the long term. Research conducted by Yale University has…
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Legal hacking startup just got $40 million for growth
Although hacking is usually considered negative, this legal startup facilitates a connection between companies and ethical hackers. HackerOne is a marketplace where companies can pay hackers to identify and rectify security flaws in their software. The company has just raised $40 million in venture capital funding to allow them to continue to grow and expand.…
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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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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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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.…