Tag: business

Britain’s small businesses have been crying out for more support in our testing economy. Now it looks like the coalition may finally be helping…

So, you’ve spent weeks perfecting your product, finding the right premises, maybe hiring an employee, designing your logo or even website. Now what? All of this is great, but the customers won’t just materialise out of thin air, you have to get out there and grab them in any way ...

In terms of ease of doing business in the world, one year Australia’s ahead, the next it’s the UK. But one thing is pretty clear, if you’re a business man or woman probably don’t go to Chad.

With energy efficiency and rising costs of utilities at the forefront of many minds, it’s no wonder people all over the country are taking a look at their habits and seeing what changes can be made for the benefit of the environment and their pockets.

Dozens of special-edition London cabs have arrived in Fremantle, Perth to be trialled for use on Australian roads.

Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the credit rating of NAB’s troubled UK subsidiary Clydesdale Bank.

Law firm Slater & Gordon has notched up a 67 per cent profit increase as it increases its hold in the UK.

Vodafone Australia has announced plans to cap their global roaming fees for customers travelling to the US, UK and New Zealand to $5 per day.

Following great success in Australia and New Zealand, Local Appliance Rentals Ltd is now inviting new franchisees to join them in growing the business in Britain.

Australian surfwear brand Billabong has announced a $325 million refinancing deal with a San Fransisco-based firm in order to address the company's debt woes.

Australia’s export commodity prices fell 4.1 per cent in foreign currency terms in May to be 23 per cent below their July 2011 peak, RBA figures show.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business visas explained.

Rio Tinto has called on businesses to be more transparent about their tax affairs after the global miner paid almost $9 billion in taxes in Australia last year.

The governor-general of Australia, Quentin Bryce, visited with the Queen, young Australian entrepreneurs in East London, and addressed an Australian Business networking lunch in a visit to the UK last week.

A recent report by Buddy Media: “Strategies for Effective Tweeting: A Statistical Review” is based on an analysis they did on user-engagement from more than 320 various brands' Twitter accounts.

The Queen is carrying on with official engagements while Prince Philip remains in a London hospital including granting an audience to the governor-general.

The Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, will lead an EABC economic mission to promote trade and investment between Australian and member states of the EU. The mission will be followed by a UK visit, during which the Governor-General will meet with The Queen, prominent Australians in the ...

The head of global energy giant Shell says rising costs are a challenge for doing business in Australia.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Talent Visa: Venture Capital Entrepreneur (subclass 132) explained.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Talent Visa: Significant Business History (subclass 132) explained.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Investor (Permanent) Visa (subclass 888) explained.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Innovation (Permanent) Visa (subclass 888) explained.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Significant Investor Provisional Visa (subclass 188) explained.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Innovation (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188) explained.

With growing budget cuts to compete with low cost carriers, many have completely abandoned their First Classes and stick to just Business and Economy.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Knowledge-sharing and 'networked innovation' are part of the new collaborative business models for commercial success. Ensure your values, vision and priorities are aligned for a win-win working partnership.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Two Aussies walk into a bar... they leave as great mates and business partners. This week, our Astute Aussie explores the benefits of networking in London for Australians.

ASTUTE RADIO | Latest podcasts by Australian Times Business Editor Sepi Roshan.

A NEW social and networking group, “Australian & New Zealand Lawyers in London” is hosting two events on 25 April for Anzac Day in London.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian government has announced an intention to tighten controls on the 457 visa scheme for skilled workers, including a requirement for employers to show they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS | Eligibility and requirements for Australian Business Innovation Provisional Visas (subclass 188) explained.

One young Australian entrepreneur who found himself out-of-work in London during the financial crisis has used the experience to develop a business venture in an unlikely arena — online erotica. Seeking to challenge the misogynistic attitudes he says are prevalent in modern pornography, Nathan Nott, is putting his film skills ...

Ruby UK, a network for professional women in the UK, kicked off its first event for the year with the theme, “New Year, New You” at Whole Foods Market. It provided a unique opportunity for Aussie women in London to exchange ideas, share knowledge and become inspired.

A rare collection of Penfolds Australian wines is to go on sale in London this month, with a price tag of £1.2 million.

Ruby UK wants to help you kick-start a happy and successful 2013 with a healthy 'tasting tour' of Whole Foods Market Camden. A great opportunity to meet other professional women in London over coffee and breakfast. Tickets for the 30 January event are £5 and available through the Ruby UK ...

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | The Leveson Report on the conduct of Britain’s media has highlighted the role of ethics and self-regulation for those in positions of power.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | One of the key factors in being a successful leader is the ability to connect and build rapport with those around you. When it comes to effective communication, face-to-face will always win out over texts.

It’s every Aussie’s dream. Starting your own business in the UK that guarantees you not only a free-flow of diet-friendly and delicious wine, but also earns you the attention of Richard Reed and Richard Branson. For Aussie entrepreneur Nicole Lambe, this dream is now a reality with Golightly Wines.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | The key to being a leader is communicating a clearly defined vision. Once the vision is clear, a leader inspires people to action.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | One of the many qualities that make Australians popular bosses, colleagues and employees is our self-confidence.

ASK THE EXPERT | I am in the UK on a student visa and interested to find out more about the new immigration route for graduate entrepreneurs.

ASK THE EXPERT | Is it within the limitations of an ancestral visa to start a business in the UK?

Aussiepreneurs will be hosting London Drinks for entrepreneurial Australians and those who wish to help them.

Sable Group explains an important investment principle.