Tag: Small Business
Business confidence hits 20 year low: CCI
Business confidence in Western Australia has hit a 20 year low, according to a survey by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). [MORE]
NT businesses relatively confident
Survey finds NT small and medium businesses have been least affected by Australia's economic downturn[MORE]
Govt to set up 'independent' inquiry into gas explosion
The Westen Australian Government says it will conduct a third, independent, inquiry into an explosion at Apache Energy's gas processing plant on Varanus Island.[MORE]
Small, medium business confidence hits new low
A survey shows confidence among small and medium businesses has hit a new low.[MORE]
Business confidence lowest in 11 years: survey
A new survey shows business confidence in Canberra has plummeted in the last three months.[MORE]
Industrial reforms worry meatworks boss
The head of Cowra's abattoir says the Federal Government's proposed industrial relations reforms could crush some businesses.[MORE]
BankWest fails to pass on full rate cut
BankWest will not pass on the Reserve Bank of Australia's full one per cent cut in interest rates. [MORE]
BankWest 'undecided' about dropping interest rates
BankWest is telling its customers it has not decided whether to pass on a reduction in official interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The RBA dropped interest rates cut rates by one percentage point, taking the cash rate to 4.25 per cent - a drop of 3 per cent in the past four months.[MORE]
Extended weekday trading on the way: Barnett
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says he wants to extend weekday trading hours by mid next year.[MORE]
Rees to introduce new alcohol trading laws
The New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, says new legislation will be introduced into Parliament today, aimed at reducing alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
Bike ride to boost western Vic traders
The Great Victorian Bike Ride is expected to bring about $1 million to businesses in western Victoria.[MORE]
Factory auction raises funds for workers
A factory owned by a failed Victorian car parts manufacturer sold at auction today, freeing up thousands of dollars for retrenched workers.[MORE]
Bartlett intervenes to secure conference
The Premier David Bartlett has intervened to allow an international conference access to the Princes Wharf Number-One shed.[MORE]
Entrepreneur program launched in Cowra
A program aimed at growing existing businesses and creating more jobs will be launched in Cowra tonight.[MORE]
Wednesday trading starts at Central Market
Traders at the Central Market have begun the first day of Wednesday trading.[MORE]
Traders back Innisfail Hotel demolition
Business owners have welcomed the demolition of the cyclone damaged Innisfail Hotel in the centre of the far north Queensland town.[MORE]
Traders' association struggles to find board members
The head of the Bendigo Traders Association say it is difficult to find members who will sit on its board because they are so busy.[MORE]
Cut small businesses some tax slack: Oppn
The Federal Opposition wants the Government to give small businesses more leeway in estimating their tax burden in times of economic uncertainty.[MORE]
Credit crunch takes toll on Darling Downs' businesses
Another two businesses on southern Queensland's Darling Downs are in the hands of receivers because of the global credit crunch.[MORE]
Small business conditions at record low
The latest survey of small business conditions shows the tightening of credit markets around the world is affecting businesses in Australia. [MORE]
Hwy funding cuts worry Coffs' businesses
There is growing concern in Port Macquarie about currently unspecified state funding cuts to Pacific Highway projects.[MORE]
Cudal ice maker to expand business
An ice manufacturer in Cudal has been granted approval for a $150,000 expansion.[MORE]
Stop talking down the WA economy: CCI
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is urging West Australians not to talk the state into an avoidable and prolonged downturn.[MORE]
Mining slow-down hits pubs, brothels
The flow-on effects of the recent downturn in the mining industry are being felt by Kalgoorlie's nightspots and brothels.[MORE]
Small business panicking as crisis keeps biting
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It has been a crushing couple of weeks for Australian businesses already battered and bruised by the global financial crisis.[MORE]
