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2016 AFIA &;amp; ACE Shortlists Announced
The shortlists for the Australian Furnishing Industry Awards (AFIA) and the Australian Contemporary Emerging (ACE) Design Awards have been announced with this years awards set to be bigger and better than EVER! With more entries than ever before and some...
What should you do when your trade mark is being infringed?
There are three legal avenues available to those who believe that someone else is wrongly exploiting their product or brands or business identities (whether or not registered or unregistered trade marks are involved). Trade Mark Infringement Where you have a...
Has an employee asked you to make additional Superannuation payments?
Remember to leave enough time to make any superannuation payments before 30 June 2016 in order for them to go through the super system and be counted as a contribution for tax purposes in this financial year. To find out more:...
Want to install video surveillance in your business?
If you’re thinking about installing video surveillance, here are some helpful tips to follow for best practice: Tell your staff and new employees in writing about the surveillance devices. Clearly explain your expectations of staff in the workplace and their...
Do you have a code of conduct for your business?
A workplace code of conduct can set your business’s standards and expectations by clearly documenting your business policies, values and ethics. What is a code of conduct? A code of conduct is a set of guidelines on how staff should act, and what they can and...
AFA Member Workspace Commercial Furniture Seek Sales/Project Consultant
Workspace Furniture is a national manufacturer and supplier of a quality range of systems and commercial furniture. They have a vacancy available within their Melbourne Sales Team who due to progressive growth has become a significant commercial furniture...
Marketing &;amp; Media Madness – How To Invest Your Marketing Dollars Wisely $$
Advertising. Digital Media. Exhibitions and Trade Shows. It’s all too much. So how do you decide where to spend your valuable marketing bucks for the best return on investment? Marie Kinsella is the CEO of newly formed International Exhibition & Conference...
Augmented Reality Technology comes to the Furnishing Industry
Augmented Reality is a cutting-edge technology that adds layers of digital information – videos, 3D models, live streams, images, audio – directly on items in the physical world. AR allows brands, publishers and agencies to create immersive and interactive experiences...
Love winter and snuggling in flannelette?
Check out this great article from Interiors Addict on AFA Member Jardan on their bed linen collection. Inspired by Australians’ penchant for flannelette pyjamas, the ‘Flannies’ bed linen collection is a decidedly lo-fi turn for Jardan, a brand we’ve come to...
Greg Natale
After a busy time at FURNITEX & design and working with QIDA, Greg Natale launched his new furniture range. He posted on Instagram” So pleased to launch #GrangeXGregNatale with @nealewhitaker,@vogueliving and @domoaustralia." Using in-house Grange...