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How your political views affect your work
It's almost certain that personal politics affect how your staff do their work.
- by James Adonis
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Finance
'Robin Hood in reverse': Finance companies taking $31 million in alleged small business TV scam
Finance companies and a rich lister are benefiting from the alleged scam involving Viewble and The Shoppers Network.
- by Cara Waters
Franchising
Alford ordered to pay costs after forced appearance claim dismissed
The High Court has thrown out claims an order to appear at franchising committee is unconstitutional.
- by Emma Koehn
Finance
Payments policy proves 'a stick' needed for big business
Tough action is needed to solve the "emotional problem" of late payments.
- by Emma Koehn
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Gig economy
Food delivery app enables commuters to act as delivery drivers
These two mates are taking on food delivery giants Uber Eats and Deliveroo with a new model that pays drivers more.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
The Venture
Tourism backlash overseas provides lessons for Australia
No holiday for locals who are struggling with hordes of international tourists.
- by Tony Featherstone
Finance
'No excuses': PM unveils payment times plan for small business
PM Scott Morrison will make big business own up to how quickly they pay smaller operators.
- by Emma Koehn
Small business
Former RFG boss Alford claims forced appearance unconstitutional
The legal team for former Retail Food Group head Tony Alford has argued it would be unconstitutional for a parliamentary inquiry to force him to attend a hearing.
- by Emma Koehn
Inventors
Get them moo-ving: Startup develops 'Fitbit for cows'
Startup Ceres Tag has developed a device which tracks cows and monitors their health in conjunction with the CSIRO.
- by Cara Waters
Finance
Extra study and ethics training to be imposed on financial advisers
Claims financial professionals could exit system over education standards.
- by Emma Koehn
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Franchising
RFG's ex boss Alford challenges parliament's authority in High Court battle
The former chief executive of franchise chain Retail Food Group is applying to the High Court to avoid appearing before a parliamentary inquiry.
- by Cara Waters