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After a reaching a five-year low in February, the September 2014 MYOB Business Monitor Report shows levels of dissatisfaction among SMEs are growing – reversing some of the improvements made after the Liberal Government came to office. Dissatisfaction has climbed to 37% in the latest survey of over 1,000 SMEs conducted by Colmar Brunton, from […]

Labor’s shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said last week that while Labor welcomes the Harper Review’s over-riding philosophy that competition policy should be focused on making markets work in the interests of consumers, he doesn’t support an effects test. And ACCC chief Rod Sims told a conference in Canberra about his concerns over loopholes in the

Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) sixth annual industry snapshot State of the Industry 2014, shows signs of growth opportunities for the Australian food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sector, despite challenging economic conditions. AFGC CEO Mr Gary Dawson said State of the Industry 2014 highlights strong growth in food and beverage exports and

Woolworths will cut a further 400 non-customer facing roles as it seeks to maintain and improve its position as Australia’s leading retailer. While Woolworths says its value position at its most competitive level since January 2014, its three year growth strategy outlined earlier this week, is based on a new ‘Lean Retail’ operating model which