The Australian Business Executive

05/08/2022

Many Franchisors have skimmed the profits from increased revenue generated during the pandemic, leaving just crumbs for their Franchisees and Sub-Franchisees.

In his latest column for The Australian Business Executive, Levitt Robinson Solicitors Senior Partner Stewart Levitt discusses the
predatory operations occurring within many franchised businesses.

The Australian Government should have a full understanding of the workings of the Australian Franchising industry which has an annual turnover of $172 billion dollars, generated through 94,524 outlets, employing 565,251 people. Australia’s franchising industry is second only in size to the United ...

16/06/2022

Long-serving Liberal senator Eric Abetz loses seat.

Long-serving Liberal senator Eric Abetz loses seatBy Daniel Jeffrey4:58pm Jun 16, 2022 Tweet Facebook Mail Long-serving Liberal senator Eric Abetz has lost his seat in the upper house of federal parliament, it has been confirmed.The Australian Electoral Commission today released the Tasmanian Senate...

14/06/2022

Australia may not have enough power to heat our homes through the winter along with frequent blackouts.

Senator Matthew Canavan gives a quick rundown on why you might be forced to freeze this winter.

Senator Matt Canavan has deemed the energy crisis a “national disgrace” as Aussies are left facing a winter of blackouts. The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned power outages could occur in the coming days if demand outstrips what is being generated. Residents in NSW and Queensland hav...

09/02/2022

A new full-service retreats management company catering to the corporate and public sectors, ASCEND EXECUTIVE RETREATS offers unique Australian and international destinations, expert facilitators, luxury accommodation, gourmet experiences and memorable activities designed to engage and connect executives.

The Australian Business Executive speaks with Directors Phil Luke and Steve Gunther.

https://theabe.com.au/ascend-executive-retreats-directors-steve-gunther-and-phil-luke-reconnecting-corporate-australia/

18/01/2022

After five years as CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), Gil King has stepped down and will pursue new opportunities.

He speaks exclusively with The Australian Business Executive to reflect on his time with the organisation, his achievements, and where the organisation is headed in 2022 and beyond [listen & read].

Supporting Victorian real estate since 1936, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is a member-based organisation that real estate professionals rely on and consumers trust, giving members access to a wide range of the services, information and resources needed to provide the Victorian commun...

10/08/2021

“Social media is the new weapon of mass destruction.”

In his latest column for The Australian Business Executive, Mark Gell looks at how your digital footprint can turn you from hero to zero overnight.

In this day and age of smart phones, social media and instant messaging, all of a sudden everyone is an expert. Leading and charting a course for others to follow in difficult circumstances is hard enough without a barrage of so-called experts telling you that you are not on the right path.