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Digital services disputes on the rise for small businesses

When Paul, the proprietor of Zenbar Massage, was setting up his remedial massage business in Dickson last year, one of his early priorities was to promote his service. After researching online, he engaged a British-based marketing company which, for a commission, sold appointment vouchers. The

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What’s the Productivity Commission?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Chris Barrett, an economist with extensive public service and governmental experience, as the new chair of the Productivity Commission. Barrett was former Treasurer Wayne Swan’s chief of staff when Chalmers was the deputy chief of staff. Later he was appointed

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Supply chain management: how to prepare for disruption

Geopolitical tensions, shipping delays and rising freight costs are compounding the bleak global supply chain situation – which remains marred by issues that emerged during the pandemic, including labor shortages and shifts in demand. As a business owner, you might feel that there is little

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Who are Australia’s happiest and least happy workers?

Across healthcare, hospitality and services, more workers felt “amazing” after their shift in the first half of 2023 compared to the last quarter of 2022 Despite the rising cost of living putting more pressure on hourly workers, data from Deputy’s first-ever Shift Worker Happiness Index

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Tips for avoiding burnout from Colleen Callander

Burnout is a pressing issue in Australia, costing the economy $14 billion annually and affecting the well-being of thousands of individuals. Recent research reveals that 89% of workers have experienced burnout within the past year. As women, particularly mothers, we often prioritise others over ourselves,

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4 Keys to success for business operations

Running a business is a huge undertaking that requires serious planning and execution. Regardless of the size, every business needs to perform a series of functions to operate effectively. Although these functions differ based on the business’ nature and industry, they can generally be classified

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