Broken glasses, chairs and bones: Five ways to avoid a disastrous Christmas party
Getting your team and business through the festive season ‘unscathed’ takes a deliberate approach, so here are some tried-and-tested strategies.
Qantas under fire for volunteer-to-work scheme — but is it even legal?
Qantas has copped criticism for a program that "requires" volunteers to assist with jobs that paid employees ordinarily do over the busy Christmas period.
ATO warning as $800,000 stolen: Are data breaches fuelling sophisticated scams?
ATO phone scams robbed taxpayers of $800,000 in November, prompting a tax office warning ahead of Christmas.
‘If I don’t, someone else will’: Discounting dilemma for SMEs as Christmas closes in
Discounting raises some important and dangerous questions for small business retailers, particularly heading into the busy Christmas trading period.
Laura Ashley falls into administration, again, putting 100 jobs at risk
Retailer Laura Ashley has fallen into administration for the second time in as many years, putting the jobs of 100 workers across 18 stores at risk.
How to keep shoppers happy and secure sales in the bustling Christmas period
In the busy Christmas period, frustrated shoppers can abandon their items before purchasing. So here's a strategy for securing the sale.
Little Shop returns: Why are Coles and Woolies obsessed with collectibles?
Coles has relaunched its popular Little Shop promotion, as Australia's big supermarkets try to counter the effects of disloyal consumers.
Recognise and reward: How to perfect your Christmas party presentation
With a little preparation (and restraint) you can give the perfect Christmas party presentation that everyone will remember — in a good way.
Payment inquiry extended: SMEs fear revenge if they name and shame late payment offenders
An inquiry into late payments has been extended after an outpouring of support from the small business community.
Unable to find a buyer, Roger David is shutting down for good
The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.
“A huge issue”: Ombudsman to examine the effect of late payments on small business cashflow
Kate Carnell has written to large companies and multinationals about the late payment of invoices causing SME cashflow woes.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year
Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
