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Friday, 22 October 2010

How I saved my business when an investor left me high and dry

Viocorp's Ian Gardiner reveals he learnt a valuable lesson in the start-up phase – don’t count on an investor’s money until it’s in your bank account.
 

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Opposition calls on Swan to limit mortgage rate movements beyond BRA rises: Economy Roundup

Brewery giant Foster's says it expects beer sales to decline by between 4-5% in the first half, before improving in the second half.
 

What is James Packer’s next move with Ten Network?

Gambling and media mogul James Packer’s $300 million share raid on Ten Network has become one of the biggest media stories of the year.
 

Figures reveal three quarters of unfair dismissal conciliations ended with employers paying cash to staff

Fair Work Australia figures reveal three quarters of unfair dismissal claims conciliated involved employers paying a financial settlement to former staff.
 

Telstra urges Parliament to pass telco reform quickly as Coalition backflips on opposition to new bill

Malcolm Turnbull says the Coalition no longer opposes Telstra's retail and wholesale split, but wants to examine the bill to make sure all changes are right and necessary.
 

Welcome to our new era of management

In today's era, the essential management task has shifted from the narrow, inward-looking technical skills of a mass-market-era manager, to a new set of tasks.
 

Little known coal veteran Peter Doherty enjoys $150 million payday

Cockatoo Coal announces Peter Doherty’s private mining company, Republic Coal, has sold stakes in the Baralaba coal mine and the adjacent Wonbindi coal project.
 

SA and WA Franchising Bills can be part of nationally consistent franchising regulations: Zumbo

After three comprehensive inquiries into the Australian franchising sector it is readily apparent that there remains a number of unresolved issues.
 

Why the Government is under fire from Australia’s two biggest sectors: Gottliebsen

Our biggest miners and banks are close to being at war with the Gillard government – but in the case of the banks, they may face an even bigger and more dangerous battle with the opposition.
 

How do I add my business to Facebook Places?

For those of you who have missed it, Facebook Places is in its simplest form a way to share where you are with your friends on Facebook.
 

Beware of GST traps when selling second-hand goods

The GST law contains provisions that allow second-hand dealers to effectively claim input tax credits - but watch out for any traps!
 

Why are there so many specialists in IT and do we really need them?

In small business we a see a lot of specialists working as generalists.
 

How to advertise on Facebook

As usual, the big end of town has been the first to embrace one of the newest ad strategies – social media advertising. Here's why you should too.
 

Wednesday, 20 October 2010

R&D bill set to go back before Parliament again, start date of new tax credit scheme could be pushed back

Federal Innovation Minster Kim Carr’s controversial R&D tax credit scheme scheduled to go back before the lower house of Parliament today.
 

The big sell off

After a trio of entrepreneurs sell up in three days, there is clear evidence that the big sell is on.
 

Shares and dollar fall after Chinese rate hike: Economy Roundup

Analysts in the US have been given a boost of optimism after Goldman Sachs and Bank of America reported better-than-expected financials.
 

Apple right on Android fragmentation, Australian developer warns

App developers agree making Android apps is too difficult due to the fragmented nature of the operating system.
 

Declan Rowan

Extrastaff's Declan Rowan talks about surviving the downturn, the state of the skills crisis and why he and his brother bought their business from their parents.
 

How do I work out what my business values are?

The guru Jim Collins wrote at length about this, advocating the use of a Mars Group.
 

How your competitors can keep your website humming

Benchmarking is a low cost way to keep up with E Jones.
 
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