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Senate inquiry to investigate failed green loans scheme as Greens called for green SMEs to be reimbursed for losses Patrick Stafford Opposition says the entire green loans scheme has wasted taxpayer and business dollars. | Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
Solar Shop sets up private green loans scheme with new finance arm Patrick Stafford Renewable energy veteran The Solar Shop has created its own financing arm designed to provide customers with loans to install enough solar panels to eliminate electricity bills. | Wednesday, 3 March 2010 |
Audit of Green Loans scheme must deliver certainty, industry veteran says Patrick Stafford Industry experts says the current audits into the Government’s troubled Green Loans scheme should aim to deliver certainty and provide easier ways for taxpayers to access funds. | Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
Experts fear job losses and collapses after Green Loan scheme changes Patrick Stafford While pressure continues to mount on the Government over its botched insulation scheme, more casualties emerge from the green program restructuring. | Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
Small operators in chaos after insulation rebate scheme scrapped Patrick Stafford The insulation industry has been thrown into chaos after the Government announced over the weekend it had scrapped the $1,200 insulation rebate. | Monday, 22 February 2010 |
Over 400,000 homes with dodgy insulation, inquiry hears Patrick Stafford Senate inquiry hears over 400,000 houses have been installed with insulation made up of cheap imported goods which could be a massive safety risk. | Thursday, 18 February 2010 |
Pressure mounts on Peter Garrett as entrepreneur slams “rorting” of Green Loan scheme Patrick Stafford The Opposition calls for Peter Garrett’s resignation as another green entrepreneur declares the Green Loans scheme has been affected by “greed and rorting”. | Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
SMEs say customers don’t care about green credentials James Thomson A new survey reveals over 90% of SMEs say their environmental credentials had no impact on whether they had won or lost customers over the past 12 months. | Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
Revealed: The photos that show why the Government’s insulation scheme must be fixed Patrick Stafford Insulation industry experts attack the Government’s insulation rebate program, saying rorting by unscrupulous and unsafe installers has put hundreds of homes at risk of fire. | Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
Green SMEs could be left stranded as Government’s Green Loans scheme flounders Patrick Stafford SMEs conducting energy assessments under the Government’s Green Loans scheme are being forced to scale back their operations after a major audit of the project. | Wednesday, 10 February 2010 |
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McDonald’s asks “do you want a car charge with that”? Patrick Stafford McDonald’s unveils plans for ‘green’ stores and parking spaces specifically for hybrid and electric cars. | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 |
Obama pumps cash into electric cars Cameron Magusic Tesla is the latest car manufacturer to receive US grant funds to make a next generation vehicle. | Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
Businesses warned of severe weather ahead Patrick Stafford Businesses are being told to brace for another wave of drought with predictions of an El Niño event later this year. | Wednesday, 3 June 2009 |
Fires damage infrastructure Patrick Stafford Not only have the Victorian bushfires destroyed entire towns and communities, but problems have occurred from damaged telecommunications infrastructure. | Monday, 9 February 2009 |
Where US venture capitalists are investing this year Where US venture capitalists are investing this year | Tuesday, 6 January 2009 |
Tips for an environmentally friendly Christmas Tips for an environmentally friendly Christmas | Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
The next frontier of the internet – deep space The next frontier of the internet – deep space | Friday, 21 November 2008 |
Kids stay off the web but embrace the environment Children between six and 11 years of age might have been born in the digital age, but they are not heavy users of online media according to a new survey from US research firm Packaged Facts. | Monday, 25 August 2008 |
Business travellers looking for green hotels If Australians follow US trends, then hotels had better go green. A recent survey by Deloitte shows that business travellers are looking for hotels with environmentally friendly practices such as recycling, energy-efficient lighting and other green practi | Tuesday, 12 August 2008 |
The business of making green cars greener The business of making green cars greener | Friday, 2 May 2008 |
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The big issues for 2010 Craig James There's no question that 2009 was the year of the GFC. But just as some were ready to declare that a new Depression was upon us, the global economy bounced back. | Wednesday, 16 December 2009 |
Sector cools off Robert Bryant The rising Aussie dollar and steel prices, and lower global demand will see subdued growth in the commercial heating and cooling sector. | Tuesday, 17 November 2009 |
Tree change market heats up Tim Lawless A Parliamentary report on global warming released this week highlights the uncertainty surrounding coastal property markets. Some prospective sea changers may become tree change converts. ?? | Sunday, 1 November 2009 |
A green investment James Thomson The wealthy seem to have an innate sense of timing when it comes to investing. So perhaps we should take note of George Soros' recent investment in clean energy. | Sunday, 18 October 2009 |
30 government grants to grow your business James Thomson Finding funding for your business may be tough at present, but Australia's federal, state and territory governments offer a plethora of grants that you may be eligible for. | Monday, 27 July 2009 |
Why the internet will beat the downturn Amanda Gome The silver lining for Quickflix in the economic downturn is the “lipstick effect”, where people indulge in cheaper at-home recreation. Founder Stephen Langsford tells AMANDA GOME how the evolving online world has changed his business. | Tuesday, 20 January 2009 |
Where are we in the downturn? There are plenty of differing opinions about how far in we are, and how long we have to go, before the light appears at the end of this downturn tunnel. LOUIS COUTTS gauges to distance. | Thursday, 8 January 2009 |
The year the rich would rather forget The year 2008 may well go down in history as the year Australia’s richest investors lost their mojo. JAMES THOMSON tracks the downward spiral, and measures the rich top 30’s rate of leakage. | Thursday, 11 December 2008 |
Life after Hitwise What does an entrepreneur do after he sells his successful company? Adrian Giles, the well known founder of Hitwise, is reinventing himself as an angel investor. He talks to AMANDA GOME | Tuesday, 9 December 2008 |
Restoking the dragon The world is hailing the Chinese Government’s attempts to stimulate its economy. But as JAMES THOMSON reports, no-one is more excited than China’s super rich – including Australian citizen Shi Zhengrong – who have lost billions this year. | Friday, 14 November 2008 |
Tony Thornton Patrick Stafford  Tony Thornton, chief executive of solar electricity company, Solar Shop talks about being a front runner in a burgeoning industry. | Thursday, 26 November 2009
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A "haul" lotta success Amanda Gome  As an early adopter of Twitter, Scott Kilmartin champions the benefits of getting your business name known via social media. | Tuesday, 8 September 2009
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Social central Jacqui Walker Bebo, one of the most popular social networking sites, has 40 million registered members. Founders Michael and Xochi Birch talk to JACQUI WALKER about web trends and priorities for the future. | Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
Social central Jacqui Walker Bebo, one of the most popular social networking sites, has 40 million registered members. Founders Michael and Xochi Birch tolk to JACQUI WALKER about web trends and priorities for the future. | Thursday, 13 December 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Monday, 10 December 2007 |
Bouncing back Jacqui Walker John Randel's first rubber manufacturing factory went up in smoke, but he clawed his way back, and has made a great success of his second enterprise, A1 Rubber. He tells his secrets to JACQUI WALKER. | Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
Bouncing back Jacqui Walker John Randel's first rubber manufacturing factory went up in smoke, but he clawed his way back, and has made a great success of his second enterprise, A1 Rubber. He tells his secrets to JACQUI WALKER. | Friday, 9 November 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Friday, 2 November 2007 |
Trend master Amanda Gome What will the world be like in 30 years? And what opportunities will this world provide entrepreneurs? Europe's foremost futurist, Ray Hammond, tells AMANDA GOME. | Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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