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Product Reformulation

Product Reformulation Since the beginning of June, the long-awaited US regulation banning transfats from processed foods has been in force. So, what does that mean for the...

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Doctor V Doctor

Which to accept when deciding if a worker can remain employed following an injury?...

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7 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your Business

When was the last time you updated your website and dusted down your business? If it’s been a little while, here are seven must dos that won’t...

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Giving Australian businesses the tools they need to win the war on waste

Whether you’re a brickie or a barista, everyone wants to do the right thing, but for small australian business owners it can be hard to find the...

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A new low for sugar

A new low for sugar I have noticed an upsurge in chefs putting a healthy spin on desserts, but with the challenges of achieving a sweet product...

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Major change to fixed term contracts and unfair dismissal

Employers at times hire workers for a specific period of time, say, for six months or 12 months. This is called a fixed term contract. It is...

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Plastic fantastic no more: how Australia has committed to banning the bags

The push for a nation-wide ban on single-use plastic bags has been underway for such a long time. It’s exciting to see it finally becoming a reality,...

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Sexual harassment in the workplace

Recent revelations concerning Harvey Weinstein, the US film producer who has allegedly harassed multiple people for decades in the film industry, has raised the issue of sexual...

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Marketing online: you don’t need a massive budget to be successful

Marketing online : you don’t need a massive budget to be successful The marketing of your business doesn’t happen by itself. It takes regular work and constant...

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Goodness, gracious, Ghana!

Goodness, gracious, Ghana! Cocoa is the essential ingredient in chocolate and transforming cocoa beans into chocolate is an arduous process. I run a chocolate and patisserie school,...