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Warning: Scammers Are
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Dr Michael Schaper, Deputy Chairman, ACCC
Scammers are targetting small businesses because they believe they're an easy target. Dr Michael Schaper, deputy chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says fraud is costing Australian business $6 billion a year. Over-payment, false billing and internet fraud, like "phishing", are the commonest forms. He advises people to use an ACCC wesbite, www.scamwatch.gov.au, to report any attempted scams and help warn other potential victims.
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The Economy 2009/10 |
Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University |
| The financial year ahead: are we on the road to recovery, or are there still major obstacles ahead? READ MORE » |
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Winning Ways To Boost Sales |
Jack Daly, US Sales Coach |
| Quit selling - instead, get your customers to rely on you to help solve their problems. READ MORE » |
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12 Hidden Opportunities In A Downturn |
Darren Bourke, Business Influence |
| There's opportunities in every downturn - don't overlook the things you can do now to position your business for the recovery. READ MORE » |
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Outsource Your HR Headaches |
Geoff Slade, Slade Group |
| HR can be a management minefield, and a financial millstone if you get it wrong. Outside help can be cheaper and more effective. READ MORE » |
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Is Now A Good Time To Recruit? |
Jason Snell, Final5 |
| If you want to build a strong team, recruit now - there probably won't be a better time. READ MORE » |
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Cashflow: Think Outside The Square |
Luke Neale, Save on Bills |
| Cashflow may be king, but what do you do if it's in short supply? Answer: don't freeze, think outside the square. READ MORE » |
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Tax Update |
Michael Jones, Cummings Flavel McCormack |
| Don't waste your accountant's time, and your money - get your tax affairs in order before you hand them over. READ MORE » |
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Sharemarket Update |
Elio D'Amato, Lincoln Stock Doctor |
| The sharemarket's looking healthier. Is the recovery really here, or is it still too early to jump in again? READ MORE » |
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Storytelling To Communicate Your Messages |
Yamini Naidu & Gabrielle Dolan, One Thousand and One |
| Tell them a story, if you want your business message to have a real impact on your audience. READ MORE » |
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Q: "This is the year I'd like to step back to allow younger and fresher people take the helm. Problem is, I've run the business for so long that it's hard to begin the hand-over process. Can you wait too long to start succession planning?" |
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A: You certainly can, warns Rod Young of DC Strategy, who sets a surprisingly short time frame for business bosses. Yet so many fall into a big trap... |
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