By now you are aware the National Retail Awards portal is open for nominations, but you might still be contemplating whether to enter. Look no further – here are 5 reasons why you should enter the National Retail Awards! 1.Gain national recognition The National Retail Awards are Australia’s highest retail achievement. Experience national recognition and gain credibility […]
BDO: How banks and alternative lenders can work together
Traditional vs non-bank funding for SMEs The following article was written by Peter Winterflood, Partner, Advisory at BDO Has traditional bank funding become a sticking point for your business? Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are often looking for alternatives to traditional bank funding. There are many new participants, some of which are facilitated through fintechs. There […]
IR Update: Employer’s decision to sack for serious misconduct based on “flimsy” evidence
We often receive calls from members who claim to have footage of employees engaged in misconduct. This case is a timely reminder that in order to rely on video footage it must be conclusive. It is simply not enough to have something on camera that is unclear. In Mulhall v Direct Freight (Qld) Pty Ltd […]
Message from the CEO: 13th November 2015
We are fast approaching one of the busiest and most rewarding times of the year. This week, we’ve seen a landmark law passed in New South Wales, with the NSW Government allowing regional businesses to open their doors on Boxing Day, just in time for this year’s Christmas season. The NRA strongly supported […]