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Business propped up by credit cards
Up to two thirds of Australian SMEs are resorting to using personal finances to prop up business growth, according to the latest SME Growth Index released by business finance specialist Scottish Pacific. [ + ]
Industry insights — Wayne Harper, Zebra Technologies
What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]
Human waste to provide 'pee power'
Researchers at the University of Bath have made significant steps in developing a miniature fuel cell that will generate electricity from the most unlikely of all potential power sources — human waste. [ + ]
Industry insights — Justin Hocevar, CEO, Renault Australia
What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]
Nine interesting renewable energy projects
ARENA has awarded $17 million in funding to nine universities and their industry partners to kick off cutting-edge research and development in renewables. [ + ]
From customer service to customer care
Top companies are fast moving away from a simple 'break/fix' approach to customer service to one in which they are in an ongoing conversation and relationship with their clients. [ + ]
Telstra deal prompts questions
Earlier this week Telstra announced a $1.6 billion deal with nbn co, which quickly drew the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The deal would see Telstra providing planning, design, construction and construction management within the existing Telstra Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial (HFC) footprint, according to the media release. [ + ]
Industry insights — JP Shelburn, XL Service Bodies
What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]
How technology is shaping workplace safety
Today's advancing technologies have made safety manuals and classroom safety training all but obsolete, but just how will these advances affect our workplace in terms of managing safety and the role of the safety professional? [ + ]
Liquid metal batteries the key to renewables?
Yes, according to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Donald Sadoway and his students invented the batteries, which can store large amounts of energy and therefore even out fluctuations in power production and power use, over a decade ago. Now electricity storage company Ambri is in the process of commercialising the technology. [ + ]
10 things to consider when buying a van
There are 10 things you should think about when shopping around for a new van, from comfort to purchase price to standard safety features. Here's some handy information to use as a starting point. [ + ]
Industry insights — Ben Hartman, Astea International
What does 2016 look like for field service? Some industry experts give us their views. [ + ]
CEO challenges for 2016
175 Australian CEOs have identified the key challenges and concerns for Australian business in 2016. Analysis of research conducted by Pronto Software in partnership with the CEO Institute shows there are five main areas of interest, resulting from both industry and economic pressures. [ + ]
Light vehicle load restraint
Correct load restraint for utility vehicles in Australia is a vexed issue with little definitive rule or regulation. In general it is enforced state by state, with most authorities doing little to adequately educate drivers, fleet managers and business owners. [ + ]
The connected fleet
As companies strive to cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and stay ahead of the competition, open platform fleet technology can help them achieve their goals. [ + ]
