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New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Call Center KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com (www.smartKPIs.com), the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Agent Performance and Service Responsiveness KPIs dominate the "Top 25 KPIs of 2010." "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. - March 22, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Australian Franchise Directory Challenges Decrease in Franchise Enquiries
New features help to improve the health of the franchise industry - March 21, 2011 - Australian Franchises
The Law Firm CrimLaw Gets a Face Lift with a New Website
Leading law firm in Australia that employs some of the best criminal lawyers re-launches the website, makes it more informative. - March 19, 2011 - CrimLaw
International Job Site Makes Life Easier for Expats - ExpatHiring.com
ExpatHiring.com, the job site focusing purely on international job search for expatriate jobseekers today released their “Log in with LinkedIn” functionality. - March 19, 2011 - ExpatHiring.com Pty Ltd
Digital Print Art Helping Consumers Re-Frame the World of Digital Canvas Printing
In a world becoming larger and more culturally homogenous by the day, individualism in consumption is becoming highly valued. The popularity of products like apps for smartphones, adult-style personalisable charm bracelets and DIY mugs, keyrings and drink coolers shows that for the modern... - March 17, 2011 - Digital Print Art
Essential Beauty Master Franchisor Talks About Tools for Business Success
People today expect to live longer, yet look younger, according to Westen Australia’s Essential beauty master franchisor, Angus Forrest. A growing men's market in particular has led to an increase in the range of beauty products and services available for both sexes, from waxing and painting... - March 16, 2011 - Essential Beauty
Professional Advantage Receives XMPro Partner Award
Professional Advantage is the honoured recipient of the 2010 XMPro Partner Achievement Award for Australia and the United Kingdom. Professional Advantage is a successful company passionate about seeing their customers improve their business performance through the application of leading-edge... - March 16, 2011 - XMPro Inc.
Stephen Zamykal Celebrates 11 Years with Mortgage Choice
Well-respected for his industry knowledge and experience, mortgage broker in Melbourne, Stephen Zamykal celebrates an important achievement this month – 11 years as a business owner for Mortgage Choice, Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker. Stephen takes great pride... - March 16, 2011 - Mortgage Choice
myMedirecs Puts Medical Records Control in the Hands of the Patient, and on Their Wrist
myMedirecs Corp has broadened its range of Personal Medical Alert USB devices that carry the award winning myMedirecs Personal Medical Records Management suite, providing immediate access to critical medical information. - March 16, 2011 - myMedirecs
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top HR KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com (www.smartKPIs.com), which hosts a comprehensive online catalog of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicators (KPI) examples announces that Talent Development, Recruitment and Human Resources (HR) Efficiency and Effectiveness dominate the "Top 25 KPIs of 2010." The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Employee turnover, # Management-to-staff ratio and # Employee brand strength, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. - March 12, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
DirectRooms.com –Gold Coast Hosts Australian Wakeboard Nationals During 16 to 20 April 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that Australia wakeboarding competition will be held on the Gold Coast this year and is due to welcome the big names in the world of wakeboarding. - March 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
113% Month Over Month Sales Increase Signals a Promising Year for Australian Clothing Retailer Shock & Oar
Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has recorded a 113% month over month sales increase for February 2011 compared to February 2010. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figure bodes a year of growth for the nautical leisurewear company, despite many clothing retailers reporting a drop... - March 11, 2011 - Shock and Oar
DirectRooms.com – Participate in Perth Festival During 27 to 29 April 2011
DirectRooms.com can announce that the annual Perth Festival is to be held in the city from the 27 to the 29 April 2011. The festival will once more take place at Perth Racecourse with tickets on sale. - March 10, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
IPscape’s True Cloud Awarded A$825K Government Grant to Accelerate Expansion of Homegrown Innovation
IPscape, Australia’s true cloud-based contact centre technology provider, has received an A$825,000 grant in the latest round of Commercialisation Australia funding. Commercialisation Australia funding will help IPscape become a global leader in the cloud contact centre market via international partnerships. The funding will drive rapid market expansion activities. - March 10, 2011 - IPscape
Webvision2020 Blog Shows Fishermen How to Make Their Own Fishing Lures
A surprising new trend is slowly emerging by amateur fishermen. They are starting to make their own fishing lures to save money and to catch more fish. This new blog teaches how easy it is for people to make fishing lures themselves, allowing fishermen to take matters into their own hands. - March 09, 2011 - Webvision2020 Pty Ltd
DirectRooms.com – Join the ANZAC Day at The Shrine in Melbourne on 15 April 2011
The annual ANZAC Day at the Shrine will take place on 15 April 2011. The event begins with a Dawn Service that will be held at the Shrine of Remembrance starting at 6am. DirectRooms.com announces that the public is welcome to attend the event and those wishing to partake in the Dawn Service should arrive at the Shrine by 5:30am. - March 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
New Insurance Partnership to Launch Innovative Products for Home Owners and Property Investors
HomeSource have partnered with Lloyds Cover Holder National Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd AFSL 246229 (NUA) to launch a new range of products to market via Property Cover, it’s fully owned subsidiary. The first to launch is an innovative appliance insurance available to both homeowners and property investors, for under $200. - March 09, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
iGetAbout Coming on Windows Phone 7
No matter if you are in Australia or planning to come to Australia, iGetAbout will show you things to do and can put you directly in contact with tour operators and accommodation providers. There's phone numbers, email addresses, web site addresses and maps to show you how to get in contact with, and where the tour operator and accommodation providers are. - March 09, 2011 - iGetAbout
Rhiannon Rees Has Re-Launched Her New Corporate Website
Rhiannon’s site - Lovelivingthedream.com is now revamped with whole new look and feel, it also offers user friendly features and better navigation tools. - March 09, 2011 - Love living the Dream pty. Ltd.
eab group Launches Top KPIs of 2010 Reports Series
eab group announced the launch of Top KPIs of 2010, a collection of research reports presenting the most popular Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of 2010 across a variety of functional areas and industries. The Top KPIs of 2010 series of reports is the result of the research program in the area of integrated performance management and measurement, conducted by the analysts of smartKPIs.com, which hosts the largest catalogue of thoroughly documented KPIs. - March 05, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Shock & Oar Sails Against Retail Tide with Sales Up 15% and Plans to Move Into US Market
Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has sailed against the retail tide, posting a 15% year over year sales increase in December 2010, compared to an Australian average of around 3%. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figures are the result of a milestone year for the... - March 04, 2011 - Shock and Oar
Cupid Media’s Filipino Dating Site FilipinoCupid.com Surges Past 2 Million Member Mark
With membership rates achieving a major milestone, Cupid Media’s popular online dating site FilipinoCupid.com is clearly establishing itself as a front runner in the Philippines dating niche. - March 04, 2011 - Cupid Media
Classroom Management Software Sweeping School Market in Asia
New Classroom Management Software has become a best-selling software solution for a company supplying the product to schools in Asia. - March 03, 2011 - eye4you Pty Ltd
New Website Offers Hair Loss Products Reviews
A new website has been launched that offers hair loss products reviews on a wide range of products that help to slow or stop hair loss and/or reverse it to regrow new hair. - March 03, 2011 - HairLossProductsReviews.org
Stellar Unveils Plans to Expand Philippines Operations
Stellar, a leading call centre and business process outsourcing provider today announced plans to expand its contact centre facility in the Philippines as demand for voice based and back of house processing services continue to grow worldwide. Following 3 years of exceptional growth, Stellar is... - March 02, 2011 - Stellar
Topdeck's Unique Accommodation Sets Benchmark in 18-39s European Holidays
Topdeck’s summer 2011 European trips commence in April. Each trip includes a wide range of unique, authentic, locally-owned accommodation which provides an uneqalled experience for young travellers. - March 02, 2011 - Topdeck
Print That Email, Save a Tree? Print On Demand's Conscientious Green Practices Challenging Old Eco-Dogma
Even printing can be more green and eco-friendly. Print On Demand takes environmental matters into their own hands in Melbourne, which include an array of environmentally friendly printing practices. - March 01, 2011 - Print On Demand
Perth Mint Announces Platinum Platypus Bullion Coin
The Perth Mint has announced the Australian Platypus, a new 1oz investment coin made from 99.95% pure platinum. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the new coin depicts a diving platypus by Perth Mint designer Natasha Muhl. No more than 30,000 coins will be issued in... - March 01, 2011 - Perth Mint
IPscape Accelerates Global Expansion Plans with New Senior Hires
IPscape, the Australian cloud-based contact centre technology provider, has made two senior executive appointments to support the company’s aggressive growth plans in Australia, the UK and Asia Pacific. Emma Dart has been appointed Global Marketing and Strategy Director and Steve Roknic has... - March 01, 2011 - IPscape
Cengage Expands Its Mission to Australia
Cengage Education, a leader in correspondence and online education, is well-placed to help students grow. No longer will a person be limited by the knowledge available at his or her location. - February 28, 2011 - Cengage Education Pty Ltd
Online Dating Site Inspired by Women Launches in Australia
Women go "man shopping" and men vie for their attention on MrRight.com.au, the first Australian dating site where women date on their terms. On MrRight.com.au, women add the men they like to their shopping cart to open a communication channel – it’s the only way that men can... - February 28, 2011 - MrRight.com.au
Victorian and Queensland Flood Victims Ignored by Insurers Get a Lifeline Through VMG
Smaller Mortgage lenders such as Victorian Mortgage Group are stepping up to offer Australian victims of flooding and other natural disasters a lifeline when they need it most. - February 26, 2011 - Victorian Mortgage Group
Habitat For Humanity (NZ) Launches Earthquake Accommodation Hub Using Pegboard CMS
Habitat For Humanity (New Zealand) has launched the Shelter website (www.shelter.org.nz) linking displaced victims of the Canterbury (NZ) earthquake to people willing to donate temporary and longer term accommodation. The Shelter site has been designed by Husk Creative utilizing Pegboard's content management system enabling a quick response to an urgent need. - February 26, 2011 - Pegboard Software
International Job Board Awarded Prestigious TRUSTe Privacy Seal - ExpatHiring.com
ExpatHiring.com, the job site for expats, has been recognised for its efforts in protecting the privacy and security of international jobseekers. ExpatHiring.com, an exciting new international recruitment website providing expatriate and bilingual professionals with the latest international jobs,... - February 26, 2011 - ExpatHiring.com Pty Ltd
Redcliffe Marketing Labs Expert Gets Local Small Business Leaders Up to Speed
Redcliffe Marketing Labs Founder Leads Discussion on Improving Online Marketing Strategies and Shoots Sample Videos - February 25, 2011 - Redcliffe Marketing Labs
Influential Business Circle Launches in Australia
According to Nick Rao, Founder of Influential Business Circle, “Some of the biggest business deals and multimillion dollar investments in Australia and South East Asia, in the next 10 years, are going to be made by Influential Business Circle’s Elite and Private Club... - February 24, 2011 - Influential Business Circle
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their Engineered Fall Protection Anchor Range Brochure
A range of fall protection anchors for every application. - February 22, 2011 - Capital Safety Australia
DirectRooms.com – Brain Art Exhibition and Unconference Will Educate Sydney in March 2011
People who are interested in the brain, its function, and its structure can look forward to the Brain Art Exhibition and Unconference in Sydney. It will take place from 3 March to 12 March 2011, and it seamlessly combines the fields of neuroscience and art. - February 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
iCore CMS Revolutionises Content Management for 2011
2011 marks the launch of iCore CMS, a revolutionary Content Management System capable of managing the entire workings of an online business. The iCore CMS is the brain child of Instani, a Microsoft Certified Partner delivering web design, SEO and mobile application development services to a global... - February 20, 2011 - Instani - Web Design Company
SOPRANO Design IBM Beacon Award Finalist
SOPRANO Design, the 2010 Telstra Business Award AMP Innovation Award winner, continues to be recognised as a leading software provider to the Telecommunications industry through being named as a finalist for the 2011 IBM Beacon Award for Best Industry Solution for Telecommunication. With over 16... - February 19, 2011 - Soprano Design Pty Ltd
World’s Leading Food, Wine and Travel Writers to Meet in Melbourne
Melbourne has further cemented its reputation as Australia’s Convention Capital, with the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) announcing they will hold their annual conference in the city in 2013. Sandra Chipchase, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Melbourne... - February 19, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
The Kids Invade the App Store with the Release of Kid Krusader
The Kids invade the App Store with the release of Kid Krusader for iPhone and iPod Touch. Destruction, kids in costumes, fire power and griffins. - February 17, 2011 - Omni Arts Pty Ltd
Personal Passion Formula Unveils Hidden Entrepreneurs in Everyday People
Successful Aussie internet marketer and success coach Sean Rasmussen makes a rare recommendation to watch free videos of Personal Development Coach Chuck Goetschel’s Personal Passion Formula. - February 16, 2011 - Webvision2020 Pty Ltd
DirectRooms.com – Attend the Gardening Australia Expo in Adelaide During 12 to 14 March 2011
DirectRooms.com would hereby like to announce that a Gardening Australia Expo will be held in Adelaide, Australia from 12th to 14th March 2011. The venue this year is the Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre. - February 16, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
CDAA Sponsors Australian Government Community Engagement Conference
CDAA, a South Australian certified digital development agency has, announced its sponsorship and participation at the Community Engagement Conference in Melbourne, Victoria. The conference is held on the 16th and 17th of February 2011 at Sofitel Melbourne. The two day conference will help... - February 15, 2011 - CDAA Pty Ltd
Soprano Design Announces Partnership with Singapore’s StarHub
Soprano Design today announces that its award winning SOPRANO Mobile Enterprise Messaging Suite (MEMS) has been deployed by StarHub Limited, Singapore's integrated info-communications provider. SOPRANO MEMS provides StarHub with a suite of ready-made, industry specific software applications that... - February 15, 2011 - Soprano Design Pty Ltd
Study Shows Women Prefer Older Men
Women prefer older men according to new research carried out by online dating website MrRight.com.au. - February 15, 2011 - MrRight.com.au
ExpatHiring.com Launches Niche International Recruitment Job Site
ExpatHiring.com launched its new online niche job board this week, focusing solely on the international recruitment of expatriates and bilingual professionals. - February 12, 2011 - ExpatHiring.com Pty Ltd
Circle Cover Big Star's Classic Track September Gurls
After the completion of their Sydney based recording studio Enmore Audio, Circle got stuck into their first project for 2011, Chicken or Egg. A collection of songs they've wanted to cover and reinterpret. The first cab off the rank is Big Star's September Gurls. - February 12, 2011 - Monday Records
Hip Industries Launches Men's Bag Store as Demand for Man Bags Soar
Men's bags are fast becoming a best selling fashion accessory. Many of the top international designers are expanding to men’s bags to meet the growing demand. One such newcomer is Hip Industries, who has opened it online store in 2011. - February 09, 2011 - Hip Industries