Business Update - Edition 168 This fortnight: EU wants the use of European names for Australian foodstuffs to be reviewed, Australia 6th worst for workplace bullying, Hunter Region Business Excellence Award winners announced, and introducing Go Karts Go.
FEATURED STORIES
First it was “Champagne,” now other foodstuffs to be renamed
Members of the EU want to review a long list of product names in the lead up to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia. Business owners are encouraged to access the public objections webpage before 13 November 2019 to have their say. Read more...
Two thirds of Australian workers experience bullying
According to findings from a recent study by the University of South Australia, Australia ranked sixth worst for workplace bullying when compared to 31 European countries. Read more...
Government to help women establish start-ups
The Department of Industry Innovation and Science is calling for people interested in assisting with the development of a funding framework to support start-ups for women. Read more...
Using bcc on emails can avoid a data breach in your business
Sharing email addresses to a wide group of people can lead to an easy data breach in your business. Email addresses can be used by spammers and scammers, for identity theft or other cybercrimes. Read more...
From the Chambers - Business Excellence Award winners!
Seventy finalists from over 100 businesses across the Hunter Valley competed for the four major awards and 14 category awards at Cessnock Leagues Club on 20 September. Read more...
LOCAL BUSINESS IN PROFILE
Go Karts Go - Kearsley
With the school holidays again upon us, you may be looking for somewhere to take the kids to burn off a bit of energy. And Go-Karts-Go may be just the place. Read more...
UPCOMING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
THAT'S A WRAP!
As we wrap up the Business Capability Survey, results are being analysed and will be published in the coming month. You may want to look back on the Skills Audit from last year!
Two out of five businesses in Cessnock City said they were experiencing skills shortages in our comprehensive Skills Audit conducted in 2018. Read the report.
Sponsorship
Opportunity
Destination Sydney Surrounds North have a sponsorship opportunity for Hunter Valley businesses to be promoted in Melbourne at the Asia Pacific Incentives Meetings Event (AIME) 2020 in Feb.
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