Business lessons from averting an air disaster

THE SAME techniques that a highly trained – and determined – Qantas team used to avert what could have become one of the world’s worst aviation disasters, can be used to save your business life.

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Sponsology: Sponsorship game changer

SPONSOLOGY, a new Australian web platform that uses an algorithm to match sponsorship ‘givers’ and ‘seekers’, is set to change the dynamics of the sector nationally and, potentially, internationally.

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Australian VaultID will assist the world's 'Unbanked'

A NEW financial technology venture developed from Australia is providing a global solution for people who struggle with safe digital verification for financial transactions. They are known as the 'Unbanked'.

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Sunshine Coast int'l broadband cable base set for 2020

QUEENSLAND'S first direct international data and telecommunications connection to global markets came a step closer this week with the completion of the cable landing station at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.

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Gathering Events team finds Brisbane 'village' caters well

FOR UNIQUE and interactive catering solutions business, Gathering Events, the challenges of running and growing a business are expected to get easier with Brisbane City Council aiming to create Australia’s most small-business-friendly city.

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January 20, 2020

What will be the economic impact of the 2019-20 bushfires?

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SOME EVENTS cannot be quantified completely in just economic terms or numbers. The Australian bushfire crisis that has impacted the country since September 2019 is a prime example.

Milton Friedman, the Nobel Prize-winning Economist, advocated the idea that almost anything can indeed have an assigned cost – even pollution or devastation en…

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Latest Business News

20 Jan, 2020

Govt's small business bushfire relief: up to $50k grants, $500k loans welcomed

Regional Economic Development

THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell said the Federal Government’s support package for bushfire-affected small businesses will help viable small businesses get back on their feet.

“The Federal Government is responding to the needs expressed by small business representatives at the…
19 Jan, 2020

Gov't 'recovery funds' welcomed by tourism industry

Travel, Tourism & Events

THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $76 million industry specific bushfire recovery fund.

“Today’s announcement of the Governments Rebuilding Australian Tourism package will be welcomed by tourism businesses across Australia,” ATEC managing director Peter Shelley…
17 Jan, 2020

IPA warns employers about 'now lost' superannuation loophole

In Brief

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has issued a warning to employers that a loophole, which has seen wage theft in relation to superannuation guarantee (SG) rules in the past, is no longer.

“The IPA had originally advocated for the measure to be brought forward from its proposed start date of 1 July 2020, to the start of…
16 Jan, 2020

Best in the flying business: Aviation Week’s Laureate Award winners named

Aviation

AVIATION WEEK Network has named the winners of its 63rd Annual Laureate Awards, honouring extraordinary achievements in global aerospace.

The 2020 Laureate Awards will take place on March 12, 2020 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. At that event, a Grand Laureate in each of the four categories will be named…

Innovative Australian Companies

Bringing Australian bio-medical innovations to market: iQ Group Global

25 Nov, 2019

By Leon Gettler >>

AUSTRALIA has produced a number of innovations in the biotech space. Companies like Cochlear and Resmed have been global leaders.…

Advisory Board Centre builds a foundation for better business growth

29 Oct, 2019

By Mike Sullivan >>

IT TAKES a prescient vision to create a business that specialises in helping others to develop an innovation that made your own…

Nautech doubles down on innovation

22 Oct, 2019

NAUTECH Group is an organisation making giant strides forward ‘on the double’.

It seems as if Moore’s law – which refers to the power of…

Companies on the Move

December 17, 2019

UK insurance firm provides tech to help prevent issues

By Leon Gettler >>

NEOS is an insurance company with a difference – a technological difference.

Apart from policies, the UK insurance firm also…

Gathering Events team finds Brisbane 'village' caters for developing businesses

Raw by Bek becomes the Australian fitness regime ‘to beat’

Northside Gynaecology’s mantra of success: by women for women

Winebuyers.com uncorks winemakers for wine lovers

Brisbane’s business innovators: 56 finalists vie for Lord Mayor’s Business Awards

Indigenous startups supercharge success through LaunchVic

People on the Move

September 17, 2019

Recruitment entrepreneur Steve Scanlan takes stake in Technology People

FRESH OFF the back of selling his remaining share in Recon Solutions, Steve Scanlan has announced he will join Sydney’s Technology People as director…

AusMumpreneur Awards now sponsored by St George bank

Tributes abound for "heroic" Tim Fischer

Farewell to resources champion, Michael Roche

Prancing Horse and Dancing CEOs combine to help Women’s Legal Service

TechnologyOne appoints Clifford Rosenberg as independent non-exec director

McNeilly goes from a one-woman business to AusMumpreneur excellence award

Aurecon appoints tunnel specialist for Australian infrastructure

Innovation

November 25, 2019

Bringing Australian bio-medical innovations to market: iQ Group Global

By Leon Gettler >>

AUSTRALIA has produced a number of innovations in the biotech space. Companies like Cochlear and Resmed have been global…

Australian invention Bluechiip safely monitors medical samples in stasis

Jamila Gordon’s Lumachain gets CSIRO and Microsoft backing to 'enlighten' global food supply chains

Hydra Light power – just add water

How to make activity-based working drive your culture of innovation

Clever sensors increase bridges’ span

‘Downward-looking telescope’ to unlock Australia’s mineral wealth

Westpac’s new division funds ‘clean and connected’ scale-ups

Trade

November 19, 2019

QRC leads drive in US and Qld to highlight critical minerals potential globally and locally

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is participating in high-level meetings in Washington DC and Mount Isa…

Plummeting price of sugar not so sweet for Aussie growers

Global trade news series from BBC Global News driven by FedEx Express

Coal and LNG exports lift Queensland's financials

Asia-Pacific

December 20, 2019

In the 'people business' - Pope Francis preaches gospel of…

By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >>

IN A GLOBALIZED world that is increasingly linked yet beset with all sorts of…

Australian companies take note as Thailand legalises medical marijuana

Tour de force: Bangkok is calling all SkyWalkers

Can Australia invest in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor?

Digital Business

October 14, 2019

Pixevety helps families and schools manage photo privacy…

By Leon Gettler >>

COLIN ANSON created Pixevety, a photo management system designed to provide families and schools…

Australia's digital competitiveness is slipping: CEDA report

DocuSign helps companies to ‘fight climate change’

Australian business can innovate with cryptocurrency, blockchain

Editorial

February 16, 2019

Australia needs leadership now, not rulership

BUSINESS ACUMEN’s special report on leadership, in edition 93, could not be more timely. Or more poignant. Or better…

Banks: here’s how to mean business instead of being mean to business

'Administrating' the administrators

How the ‘too big to fail’ have failed Australian SMEs

Management

December 08, 2019

Workplaces are on the frontline in emerging Australian mental health crisis

AN EMERGING crisis in the mental health of Australia is costing the economy between $43 billion and $51 billion a year, according to a draft paper by…

You want progress? Improve your process …

Every wondered how to change a toxic business culture?

Strategies to help your staff when bushfires strike

Common business mistakes that suffocate growth

Conduct your business like a maestro: with purpose

Climate change is ‘risky business’ for your supply chain

Opinion

January 06, 2020

Grow our productive industries then productivity will look after itself.

By John Sheridan >>

A FEW DAYS AGO, former Treasury boss Ken Henry said, "Something is desperately wrong" with…

We have to smarten more than MARTIN

And after the election ... what then?

COSBOA says small business voters could make big difference

Master Builders Australia flags its views ahead of Federal Election

Australian C-suite ‘out of sync’ on strategy: here's how to fix it

How to create thriving work communities that meet individual needs

Connecting the community with the Zoom2U ‘courier community’

Business Travel & Events

January 19, 2020

Gov't 'recovery funds' welcomed by tourism industry

THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $76 million industry specific bushfire recovery…

Brisbane appoints BrandStory as South East Asian representative

Australia's export tourism industry sums it up in Brisbane summit

Australia's new 'Philausophy' campaign applauded by inbound tourism industry

Inbound tourism figures show value of high spending visitors, says ATEC

Is Australia’s best golf escape at a Château?

Hilton Brisbane teams plant 100 trees to celebrate Hilton centenary

In Brief

January 17, 2020

IPA warns employers about 'now lost' superannuation loophole

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has issued a warning to employers that a loophole, which has seen wage theft…

Sodexo wins safety-productivity double at Facilities…

Ombudsman: 'Scales of justice tip towards small business'

Small business growth 'collapse' spurs Ombudsman

Research & Books

January 08, 2020

Australia’s ageing population: Pressure that’s only set to rise…

By Dan Hadley >>

AUSTRALIA’s population is ageing. Older Australians are a growing proportion of the total…

From sand-papering cricketers to sandbagging bankers: why…

CEPAR research shows taking a mortgage triggers…

IPA Deakin Small Business: Big Vision conference highlights…

News Feature

October 16, 2019

Dining, feasting, entertaining: Cuisine on Cue marks 25 years

AN ENDURING PIONEER of the Brisbane catering industry, Cuisine on Cue has spent 25 years wining, dining, feeding and…

Small business body backs ATO in pursuit of scammers

SEGRA means business on sustainable economic growth

The robots are coming ... to help your business

Regional Economic Development

January 20, 2020

Govt's small business bushfire relief: up to $50k grants, $500k loans welcomed

THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell said the Federal Government’s support…

Sunshine Coast's international broadband cable landing station ready to connect in 2020

Master Builders call for action, warn on weak building activity

Saving the Australian economy 'a matter of productivity' warn accountants

Manufacturing Acumen

August 21, 2019

Shadow Minister Brendan O’Connor addresses workforce capability and availability at National Manufacturing Summit

SHADOW Minister for Employment and Industry, Science and Small and Family Business, Brendan O’Connor, will address delegates at the National…

World-first printed solar panels completed at Newcastle Uni

Manufacturers step on the gas for energy relief

Victorian company first to develop nanotubes

Taipan helicopters maintained in Melbourne

CRC Australia celebrates 50 years of innovation

Iconic Aussie watch brand Adina launches in the US

Aviation Acumen

January 16, 2020

Best in the flying business: Aviation Week’s Laureate Award winners named

AVIATION WEEK Network has named the winners of its 63rd Annual Laureate Awards, honouring extraordinary achievements in global aerospace.

The 2020 Laureate Awards will take place on March 12, 2020 at the National…

Scoot lifts customer experiences with Dell Boomi-fuelled data analytics

Original record breaking Gypsy Moth touches down at Archerfield Airport, 88 years on

New Joint Strike Fighter maintenance facility in Queensland

Western Sydney Airport tallies a year in business

Archerfield Airport hosts Commemoration of the Centenary of the Armistice

Singapore’s HES Energy Systems launches autonomous hydrogen aviation program in France.

Automotive Acumen

January 16, 2020

Walkinshaw Andretti United join fundraising race in Lloyds Bushfire Appeal Auction

ONE of Australia’s most popular Australian motor racing teams, Walkinshaw Andretti United, has donated an inspirational package to raise funds for those affected in the current bushfire crisis.

The…

Rolls-Royce opens first Brisbane showroom with rare beasts

Automotive industry disruptors Dealer Trade and CarRecord platforms up for sale

Parkable disrupts cityscapes – in a good way

Tritium EV fast chargers drive Nissan Intelligent Mobility at UEFA Champions League final

Gosford Museum brings American cars into biggest Aussie auto auction

MOOV platform opens vehicle doors for SMEs

Debt Recovery & Management

November 27, 2019

DG Institute warns on dangers of new credit file databases

THE new credit reporting laws will considerably affect the one in six Australians currently deep in debt, or anyone who has ever borrowed money in…

Welcome to Debt Recovery and Management as informed by Bailiff-Sheriff Australia

What Bailiff-Sheriff Australia can do for your business

Legal

December 17, 2019

Ombudsman backs unfair contract term protections for small business

THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the opportunity to advocate for stronger unfair contract term…

Super guarantee loophole closing six months earlier than originally planned

Insolvency practices under the small business Ombudsman's microscope

Small business ombudsman says plans to axe low-cost patent regime will smash SME innovation

Acumen Archives

January 27, 2015

Less pain and effort now it’s Ezy-As

For many, the arduous task of donning compression stockings can be frustrating. This is especially true if the wearer is living independently,…

Ludowici revolutionary technology cleans coal, minerals

CatchLog: Unique Queensland company hooks global fishing…

Permaclean revolutionises cooling tower technology

Business Incubator: ACS Labs

October 27, 2019

Technology association ACS to overhaul governance, form as a company

ACS, the association for Australia’s technology profession, is set to become a company limited by guarantee, in the wake of a special general meeting…

ACS opens tech innovation hub in Melbourne

RiverPitch Live Sydney gives 10 startups a shot at investors

RiverPitch goes live in Sydney to float funding for…

Queensland Leaders

October 29, 2019

Advisory Board Centre builds a foundation for better business growth

By Mike Sullivan >>

IT TAKES a prescient vision to create a business that specialises in helping others to develop an innovation that made your own business a success.

Yet that is precisely what…

Nautech doubles down on innovation

Orcoda cleverly organises connected data

TransitCare innovates community transport

TechnologyOne lifts enterprises globally through ‘the cloud’

WorkingMouse makes business click

A vital thread in Gold Coast’s rich growth tapestry: Hickey Lawyers

NSW Leaders

August 14, 2019

Ceramisphere technology goes global

By Mike Sullivan >>

CAN CERAMIC micro-encapsulation technology – a new materials process originally developed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation – change the world for the…

Adora Handmade Chocolates taste sweet expansion

Ocular Robotics envisions the future

Hargraves Institute backs Public Sector Innovation awards.

Copyright Agency assists Isentia

Women on Boards offer impactful advice

NSW Leaders developing new pathways for business success

Victorian Leaders

September 26, 2019

From HR Gurus to Millennial who-do

FOR SOMEONE like Emily Jaksch, who helps businesses to evolve, it makes perfect sense for her own business interests to continually evolve. While she…

NCS Group brings to account true strategic financial advisory services

Australian-developed VaultID brings financial inclusion to the world's 'Unbanked'

UGT International: it's all in the family

Dreamcity is Australia’s first ‘edutainment’ theme park

Australian eHat to transform field work

Few businesses prepare properly for transition says Star Business Solutions

South Australian Leaders

September 25, 2019

Clarke Energy changes the power game

CLARKE ENERGY is building a reputation for being one of the most agile and innovative power generation suppliers in the country as Australia transitions to multi-source power generation.

The…