A pattern developing in the workplace, and indeed being encouraged by government, is around continuing to work until later in life. What are the benefits of longevity in the workplace?

For years now, mobile usability has been a factor in Google’s search algorithm. Websites that are optimised suitably for use on mobile devices rank higher than their non-optimised counterparts, even on desktop devices. But until now, that ranking factor has been both limited and ambiguous.

The Australian Government is promising a package of tax cuts, investment incentives, productivity enhancing measures and less red tape. But will it be enough to kick-start the economy?

I had the pleasure of being invited to a presentation on Friday 13th March 2015 by talented architecture firm CKDS from East Gosford, where they unveiled their triple-tower concept for the old Froggys site in Mann Street, Gosford called “Waterside”.

This month’s Client in Focus is It Works!

We speak with Jake Marchant on the startup of the new business venture he and his wife embarked on – “It Works”.

Bill Gross has founded a lot of startups, and incubated many others – and he got curious about why some succeeded and others failed. So he gathered data from hundreds of companies, his own and other people’s, and ranked each company on five key factors. He found one factor that stands out from the others – and surprised even him.

The government has introduced legislation to make its budget announcement of the small business immediate asset write-off a reality, with the details revealed thankfully not straying from what we suspected.

Companies could be in line for random audits as soon as next year under advice being considered by the Tax Office.

If you haven’t already heard… a $180 million development plan has been proposed for the old Froggy’s site in Mann St, Gosford.  The L-shaped block will stretch through to Baker St and Georgiana Tce, and comprises three graduating towers with residential units, hotel rooms, retail outlets, restaurants and an open-plan walk-through area connecting the city…

This month’s Client in Focus is Campbell Building Materials.

We chat with business owners, Mark and Cheryl Campbell on their success since taking over ownership of their business, formerly known as Eaton Building Materials.