So, you think you know a lot about the economy and what makes it tick?
At your next dinner party (yes, they are back in fashion with the downturn …) be sure to ask your guests whether they know what the latest economic indicator of the impact of the global recession is.
If they guess Oil, then they would be wrong.
Housing prices? Sorry wrong again.
Click here to find the surprisingly simple answer … and see how you and your family fit in ...
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Australia's jobless rate has soared to 5.2 per cent for the first time in nearly four years after 47,100 people joined the dole queue in February.
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More than 12000 jobs on offer
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ARA supports calls for deferment of Award changes
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomed the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association's (SDA) proposal to allow pay rises under the Modern Retail Award to be introduced over a five year period, but called for all Award rises to be deferred for at least 12 months.
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Workplace Ombudsman Report
Townsville workplace inspectors recovered $282,000 in back-pay for local workers in the 12 months to the end of January.
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Inside Franchising Google Search Success
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Key word: "Franchising"
Key phrase: "Franchise for Sale"
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Security is "employee's own responsibility"
According to a union, employees at a major convenience store have been told that they will personally have to pay for any security to protect themselves from late night drunken patrons.
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Buyer beware
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The old adage “if it seems too good to be true, it probably is” certainly rang true for unsuspecting internet shoppers who purchased store gift cards for major retailers being offered at discounted prices on sites including eBay. A gang had sold millions of dollars worth of goods before NSW police swooped. |
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Is the DVD rental business in Australia on shaky grounds, or will it just take some diversification to help operators ride out the current economic turmoil?
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WESTPAC has announced its plans to become the number 1 SME lender.
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Franchise charity initiatives
Click here for stories about the charitable projects currently being supported by franchises around the country
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WHERE IN THE WORLD?
Just some of the Franchise Expos and Conventions happening around the globe throughout 2009
2009 Franchise Convention, South Africa
World Franchising Trade Fair, Athens
The Franchise Conference, London
Franchise Expo Paris
National Franchise Convention '09 - Perth
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FCA EVENT – Tuesday 24 March - Brisbane
How will you know what to expect?
What does the future hold?
Mark Rodrigues is a member of the National Australia Bank’s economics team which is responsible for producing the bank’s global economic and financial forecasts.
Mark will discuss world economic drivers, key economies, and drill down into how these coupled with local factors will influence our economic future.
The event was a sellout in Melbourne
- Don’t miss this opportunity!
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