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Media Release: Marquee Retail Group Appoints Voluntary Administrators

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Sydney, 3 April, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Marquee Retail Group (MRG) has appointed Domenic Calabretta, Mitchell Ball, and Richard Lawrence of Mackay Goodwin as voluntary administrators. MRG owns the brands Colette by Colette Hayman (Colette) and The Daily Edited (tde.)   MRG has felt the impact of an unplanned downturn in sales from … Continued

Harmony expands operations with new space set to create job opportunities

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In a move to bolster job creation, professional development and operational capacity, leading early educator Harmony Early Education has expanded with a new corporate headquarters.   Located at Suite 104, Level 1, 120 Siganto Drive Helensvale and spanning 529sqm, the new corporate space can accommodate a full and comprehensive team. Harmony CEO Laurie Begni says … Continued

CONSUMER RESEARCH NAMES CONVENIENCE AND SPEED TOP BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION TECH IN AUSTRALIA, BUT CUSTOMER SERVICE IS STILL CRUCIAL

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Software recommendation site Software Advice has unveiled its latest consumer research findings, which included over 300 consumers in Australia who have experience with automation technologies at retail or restaurant businesses. The study shows that 62% of consumers want to improve the in-person shopping experience by finding what they need faster. Also, 59% would prefer a … Continued

PLUMBSTRUCT INDUSTRIES ARE VICTORIA’S ONLY NATIONAL AWARD FINALISTS

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Melbourne-based domestic building company Plumbstruct Industries has been selected as Victoria’s only finalist in the prestigious Australian Small Business Champion Awards. These awards honour the passionate and dedicated companies that help form the backbone of the Australian economy. They seek to recognise the hard work that business owners contribute to the local community in generating … Continued

CIMIC’s Sedgman completes strategy to become full spectrum critical minerals service provider with acquisition of Minsol Engineering

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Sedgman, a member of the CIMIC Group, has acquired engineering company MinSol Engineering Pty Ltd. The acquisition is Sedgman’s third in the critical minerals processing sector, completing its strategy to become a full service, global provider in the extraction and refining of minerals essential to the rapidly growing clean energy technologies. MinSol Engineering’s core business … Continued

Rabobank Australia announces new board appointment

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Rabobank Australia Limited has announced the appointment of Clive Stiff to its board, effective of March 20, 2024.   Mr Stiff, who is a former CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand and of Procter & Gamble France, has more than 35 years’ experience in the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) sector.   Announcing the … Continued

Right to Disconnect: Will it work? And what does it mean?

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The ‘right to disconnect’ has been gaining traction globally in recent years, and Australia has joined the movement with the recent passing of the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Disconnect) Bill 2023.    The new legislation is a response to growing concerns about work-related mental health issues, particularly those linked to stress and overwork. The government also … Continued

Avoid Puppy Scams This Easter

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Easter is one of a few times in the year when puppy sale volumes are typically highest, as families take time off work for the school holidays. We notice that a majority of breeders will plan their litters for this time to meet the pick up in demand. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this trend … Continued

Federal Budget Submission: Business growth to build the economy

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Accelerating investment in business and education, urgent tax reform, increased clarity about the reliability, cost and path to net zero and turbo charging Regional Victoria are among the recommendations in the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 2024-25 Federal Budget Submission.     As Victoria’s peak business and industry body, the Chamber represents the collective voice of … Continued

BizCover launches BizCover for Kids: Insurance for the smallest of all Australian businesses

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In a bold move that rocked the insurance industry, Australia’s leading online business insurance platform BizCover has launched its newest service to protect kids businesses called, BizCover for Kids. Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU1uoC687qE BizCover for Kids specialises in providing tailored cover* for Australia’s youngest entrepreneurs while being backed by 8 new key players, including Toycover, … Continued