Residential builders who contract directly with owner occupiers will benefit from now being covered by the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (Security of Payment Act). Owner occupiers were exempt from the Act until March 1, 2021. That changed when the NSW Government released the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment…
It goes without saying that the global pandemic has changed the way we operate – as individuals and as businesses. While some industries have sought to pivot and others simply switched to survival mode, some actually saw an increase in business: just talk to your local cyclist retailer or home renovation specialist. However, some sectors…
Micro mobility is a cool sounding term, but what does is mean and how does it work with Australia’s car loving culture? BYKKO Managing Director Monica Zarafu explains the key terms and how BYKKO is trying get Aussies out of their cars and onto electric bikes, one e-bike sharing scheme at a time. During her…
It is not technology, politics, or climate change itself that has the greatest impact in our world. It is leadership – or the lack of it. Leadership that has created the world we are living in today – good and bad. Leadership is the way we conduct ourselves, the messages we send through what we…
HunterNet is a dynamic business development network focused on opening doors to the global marketplace. They champion the combined capability of their members and promote the Hunter region as an international centre of manufacturing and engineering excellence.
The Hunter region has been chosen as the geographic base for NSW’s Hydrogen Technology Cluster in an announcement made earlier this month from National Energy Resources Australia (NERA). This is part of a drive by NERA to establish a nationwide hydrogen cluster to foster a multi-billion dollar, globally competitive hydrogen industry for Australia. The national…
It was recently announced by the Federal Treasury that Australia’s unfair contract terms regime would be strengthened to provide increased protection to consumers and small businesses entering into contracts. With strong civil penalties for non-compliance expected, it is important businesses are aware of these changes before it comes into effect later this year. The current…
Corporate gifting is traditionally done at the end of the working year as a way of appreciating loyal customers, rewarding employees and retaining key clients. Although it can be an effective internal and external engagement tool. It is time to rethink when, how and why it is done. More and more people are looking for…
When work is defined by long days sitting in front of a computer at home or in an office, you can easily forget the impact desk-based jobs can have on your health. By introducing some physiotherapy techniques, you can prevent injury, boost wellbeing, and increase productivity – all from the comfort of your own home…
Recent changes to the Fair Trading Act 1987 have seen the introduction of new disclosure obligations for operators of NSW businesses. NSW business operators must now, before supplying goods or services to consumers, take reasonable steps to ensure the consumer is aware of the substance and effect of any terms or conditions of contracts that…
This pandemic has been a real wake up call for humanity on how we spend our time, our money and our resources. On how we treat each other, and how we treat ourselves. We often put our health on the back burner, but in reality it should be our number one priority. Your health is…