Electrical services industry powers on
07 July, 2015The electrical services industry has faced challenging market conditions over the past five years, but improved investment into the housing market and ongoing maintenance activity on commercial and industrial premises is expected to spur industry growth, according to research firm IBISWorld.
Small business package passes Senate
19 June, 2015Contractors and other small businesses are now guaranteed access to the $20,000 asset write-off and 1.5% tax cut with the government's Small Business package passing the Senate.
CEDA report: more than five million Aussie jobs gone in 10 to 15 years
17 June, 2015More than five million jobs — almost 40% of Australian jobs that exist today — have a moderate to high chance of dying out in the next 10 to 15 years due to new technology, a report released yesterday has claimed.
Adelaide Uni to develop energy storage knowledge bank
03 June, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $1.4 million support for the University of Adelaide to develop an online Australian energy storage knowledge bank and build a mobile energy storage test facility.
Budget provides opportunities for installers
15 May, 2015The announcement in the recently released federal Budget that small businesses stand to receive significant tax breaks for business purchases has already seen a flow-on effect of companies positioning their products for businesses to easily take advantage of the tax concessions.
Tradies should be smiling today: Budget 2015
13 May, 2015The 2015-16 Federal Budget was handed down last night by Treasurer Joe Hockey and one of the big winners to come out of it will be small business.
Salary growth hits 12-year low
07 May, 2015Six in 10 employees leaving an organisation are moving sideways into a similar role and more than four out of 10 employees say the reason they leave an organisation is about money, according to this year's AIM National Salary Survey.
Senate proposals could increase risk and energy bills
23 April, 2015The peak national body for Australia's energy networks claims a new Senate Inquiry report may see higher energy costs for consumers as well as increased regulatory risk.
Five tips for improving business efficiency
09 April, 2015 by Kirstin Stewart, HLB Mann JuddMany business owners and managers are so busy working on what their customers and clients need that they forget to take time on their own business. But being efficient is the first step in business success, so it is worthwhile investing the time.
New Energy Cut initiative helps small businesses manage costs
19 March, 2015The new Energy Cut initiative provides small businesses with valuable ways to manage energy costs, said Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) CEO Oliver Yates.
NECA Market Monitor survey opens
25 February, 2015The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has kicked off the 2015 Market Monitor survey with the opportunity to win a trip to Cape Town to attend the 2016 NECA convention.
CEFC invests $20m in large-scale commercial solar
21 January, 2015The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is set to provide up to $20 million to global energy solutions provider ET Solar to accelerate the take-up of solar PV in the large commercial sector.
Businesses face complex challenges in an interconnected world
16 January, 2015Australian businesses face new challenges from a rise of disruptive scenarios in an increasingly interconnected corporate environment, according to the fourth Allianz Risk Barometer 2015.
Top trends in communications and networks
17 December, 2014Wireless, unified network infrastructure, unified management, security, the Internet of Things (IoT) and SDN in the enterprise will be some of the key trending topics in 2015, according to Allied Telesis's annual industry trends analysis and predictions for 2015.
Younger workers more likely to 'fake a sickie'
17 December, 2014As many as 43% of workers aged 18-24 admitted to faking a sick day in the past 12 months, according to an online poll of 1035 Australian workers.
