Partner article Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help...
Partner article Think super is just for old people? Think again. It can actually be used throughout life to help you get ahead financially – including helping you save for your first home. Here are some things all young working Australians should know about the financial power that lies in...
Household spending intentions were down in January due to Omicron, while latest card data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia...
Household spending intentions were down in January due to Omicron, while latest card data from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shows economic recovery is back on track. The CommBank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Index fell 10 per cent to 103.8 in January, with the biggest declines seen in spending on...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce our new partnership with corporate financial wellness provider, Life Sherpa...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce our new partnership with corporate financial wellness provider, Life Sherpa Finwell. We know that many of our members are struggling to hire and retain talent in what has become a tight labour market. Life Sherpa Finwell is a unique, life-changing...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed market leading super fund, Active Super, to its partnership network. The NRA...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed market leading super fund, Active Super, to its partnership network. The NRA considers Active Super’s investment philosophy, particularly surrounding the environment and education for women’s inequality in superannuation, a key priority. The NRA has an unparalleled track record amongst associations when it comes...
Partner article Now that the Christmas rush is over, it is important to refocus on your business and consider its...
Partner article Now that the Christmas rush is over, it is important to refocus on your business and consider its liquidity and cash needs over the next two quarters. Successful businesses need a strong strategic foundation, detailed, accurate data and insights to make the right business decisions. All too often...
Partner article Super has undergone a raft of changes this year as a part of continual moves to make the...
Partner article Super has undergone a raft of changes this year as a part of continual moves to make the industry more transparent and accountable. One of these changes is ‘stapling' which took effect on 1 November. Designed to reduce duplicate super accounts, most working Australians will now be linked (or...
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flooding occurring in the past week. Having assisted numerous retailers...
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flooding occurring in the past week. Having assisted numerous retailers impacted by flooding over recent years, we have some idea of the financial and mental stress these events can place on small business owners. Actioning a few critical steps during...
Partner article Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit...
Partner article Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the state of Victoria in Australia. It is responsible for increasing the economic benefits of tourism to the state by showcasing...
The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...
The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...
Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...
Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...
As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so...
As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so that they can be budgeted for as best as possible. In this article we have summarised some of the more common issues that arise for retail business during the Christmas season. Staff...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund they would like their superannuation paid to. When an employee doesn’t nominate a fund, the employer can make the payments into the employer’s default fund. From 1 November 2021, this will...
New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the...
New research reveals Australian consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of small businesses being given the ability to choose the cheapest option to process debit card payments through Least Cost Routing (LCR). eftpos CEO Stephen Benton said: “The new survey found that 83% of respondents now think it’s important for merchants...
To ease the pressure on Victoria’s small and medium-sized businesses during the lockdown, the Victorian Government reintroduced the Commercial...
To ease the pressure on Victoria’s small and medium-sized businesses during the lockdown, the Victorian Government reintroduced the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme). The Scheme will help small and medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover of less than $50 million that have experienced a fall in turnover of more...
How outdated stigmas may be holding your brand back We’re all too familiar with the narrative that gift cards are...
How outdated stigmas may be holding your brand back We’re all too familiar with the narrative that gift cards are a less than ideal present, often seen as a last-minute and impersonal alternative. As a leading global eGift Card platform, Prezzee has changed the game with eGift cards that offer options,...
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Household Spending Intentions (HSI) series data for July 2021 clearly shows the impact of lockdowns across...
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Household Spending Intentions (HSI) series data for July 2021 clearly shows the impact of lockdowns across Australia, with declines in spending intentions across most categories including home buying, retail, travel, entertainment, education and motor vehicles compared to July 2020. This is the first time that year on...