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Manufacturing 'edges ahead' in November: Aust PMI 12/1/2014

The Ai Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by a marginal 0.7 points to 50.1 in November.

Which industries will benefit most from Aust-China FTA? 11/24/2014

Australia is a net exporter of both goods and services to China, and the FTA is expected to unlock billions in exports.

More 'fine detail' needed on FTA 11/19/2014

Concerns the signing of Australia's free trade deal with China could be opening us up to our largest trading partner have been dismissed by Trade Minister Andrew Robb.

Keeping Manufacturing Costs Down 11/19/2014

Global competition in the manufacturing sector creates pressure to keep production costs low and productivity high. This is a difficult balance, particularly when it comes to payroll ...

5 Hot Spots for Manufacturers in the Aust-China FTA 11/17/2014

The Australia-China FTA worth at least $18 billion is expected to be signed on Monday afternoon, however manufacturers still have "mixed feelings" about it, according to Ai Group CE ...

China FTA 'could spell disaster' without safeguards, Lib senator warns 11/12/2014

Ahead of the imminent signing of a free trade deal with Australia's biggest trading partner, due to take place at this weekend's G20 Summit, senior Liberal senator Bill Heffernan ...

Comparing labour 'costs' and labour 'burden' 11/12/2014

An accurate understanding of labour costs is essential for any business. Calculations are even more critical for contractors that apply a margin percentage when bidding on work and ...

Tips for your sales team in a modern world 11/5/2014

The fundamentals of sales haven't changed: know your product, build rapport and keep filling your pipeline. However we live in a modern world with a whole bunch of new ways to improve ...

Manufacturing 'broadly stable' in October: Aust PMI 11/4/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) increased by 2.9 points to 49.4 in October.

Warning issued for Aust-China FTA 10/27/2014

Industry has urged the federal government to only proceed with an Australia-China FTA after thorough and genuine consideration has been given to the impact it will have on the local ...

Aust firms 'more optimistic' about next 12 months 10/13/2014

Australian businesses are confident about their prospects for growth with the majority predicting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months, according to research published ...

7 Great Ways to Motivate Your Team 10/13/2014

Your team is your most valuable business asset. Keeping them engaged, motivated and satisfied should be your highest priority as a manager. Here are 7 great ways I get the most from ...

Australian manufacturing: are we ready for the information age? 10/8/2014

Australia needs to play to its strengths and transition from traditional manufacturing into new areas of competitive advantage, a white paper from the CSIRO has suggested.

Your Guide to New Staff Induction 9/23/2014

We all know that maximising the efficiency and productivity of quality staff is key to success in any business, but how well do we distribute our efforts between the different elements ...

Australian PMI: manufacturing slips back in August 9/1/2014

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) slipped back into negative territory in August, following a short-lived stabilisation in ...

Qld steel firm pays damages for unlicensed design software 8/19/2014

A Queensland steel company has been forced to pay $17,500 in damages for using unlicensed software.

Aust 'lags significantly' on innovation 8/14/2014

Australia risks being left behind as the only country in the OECD that does not have a national science and technology, or innovation policy, an expert told a packed forum recently. ...

Labor's NBN process 'rushed and chaotic' 8/5/2014

The former Labor government's plan to connect over 90 per cent of Australian businesses to the NBN was an "impossible assignment" for a start-up company, according to an independent ...

Manufacturing expands slightly in July: Australian PMI 8/4/2014

The latest Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) edged into positive territory in July, following eight months of contraction, ...

Industry Skills Fund open for consultation 7/31/2014

The federal government is seeking feedback on the design and implementation of the new Industry Skills Fund, the $476 million programme which will underpin Australia's sustainable ...

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