Companies that charge consumers excessive credit card fees will be hit with big fines under a ban that takes effect on Thursday. Key points: •Limits come into force for large companies this month, smaller businesses next year •Consumers charged an excessive surcharge can contact the ACCC via its website The new law limits the amount […]
The impending closure of the Hazelwood power station in Victoria could add an extra $78 to household power bills in eastern states, an Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) report suggests. AEMC chairman John Pierce pointed to the Federal Government’s renewable energy target and the closure of Victoria’s Hazelwood coal-fired power station as fuel for the […]
AUSTRALIANS are missing out on big bucks by being too lazy to shop around for the best phone deal. Finder.com.au research shows that two out of five Australians have stuck with the same mobile phone provider for more than 10 years. The research also shows that one in six Australians say they haven’t switched mobile […]
Cash flow is the lifeblood of every small business and can be the difference between businesses that survive and businesses that thrive. All businesses, no matter how big or small, face cash flow challenges – so it’s no surprise that long-term success and business growth can be linked to the ability to meet short term […]