Blockbuster on the edge of bankruptcy in the US, but Australian operations safe
Thursday, 18 March 2010
United States movie rental chain Blockbuster has told investors it is on the brink of bankruptcy due to severe cashflow problem, but the owner of the brand in Australia says he is unaware of the latest developments.  ...

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Owner of Blockbuster DVD rental chain to meet Small Business Minster over supermarket discount war
Wednesday, 09 December 2009
The owner of the Blockbuster and EzyDVD retail chains, Paul Uniacke, will meet tomorrow with Federal Small Business Minster Craig Emerson to discuss allegations that supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths are using their market power to deeply discount DVD ...

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Andrew Cooper
Friday, 25 September 2009
Andrew Cooper, chief executive of online retailer dStore, has waited the best part of a decade for Australia's big department stores to set up websites and revolutionise Australian retail with a multi-channel sales strategy.  ...

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Does franchising need fixing?
Thursday, 16 July 2009
It was an extraordinary attack. In late June, the Opposition's small business spokesman Steven Ciobo dramatically called on Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the franchising sector which recommended major ...

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Franchising under pressure
Tuesday, 05 May 2009
One of the franchise industry's favourite pitches to potential franchisees is that the failure rate in franchising is much lower than small business in general. The argument goes something like this: Franchising, by virtue of offering an established business ...

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Why is Kleenmaid such big news?
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
The collapse of Kleenmaid is much bigger news than its relatively small size as a franchise system would suggest.  ...

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Kleenmaid
Friday, 17 April 2009
Is anyone wondering how the collapse of Kleenmaid will affect their franchisees?  Over the last year we have seen Kleins Jewellery hit the wall and their franchisees forgotten.  Then there was EzyDVD followed by Midas and Strathfield.  Before them was Dare ...

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Franchising feels the pain
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
It's not going to be a rosy year for any business model, but franchising's crystal ball is especially foggy. We delve into the likely scenarios to get a better view.  ...

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Store closures can mean good business
Monday, 23 February 2009
Store closures aren't always the negative that they are reported, it's just that with the global crisis at present, the public is hyper-sensitive to possible failures.  ...

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Lessons for all
Monday, 16 February 2009
The closure of a number of retail brands in Britain, the US and Australia is not a coincidence. So what are the themes of their failures?  ...

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25 corporate collapses – and the lessons learnt
Thursday, 12 February 2009
There have been some high-profile corporate failures over the past year, and the evidence suggests that the bloodbath isn’t over. We take a look at 25 more prominent cases to draw salient lessons for every business.  ...

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Openness the key to franchise relationships in downturn: Zumbo
Thursday, 29 January 2009
The vulnerability of franchise systems in the face of a deteriorating economy was highlighted during 2008 with the failure of three major franchisors. The tough economic conditions should serve as a timely reminder that franchising is not immune to economic ...

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EzyDVD bought from receivers by Franchise Entertainment Group
Friday, 23 January 2009
Franchise Entertainment Group, the operator of the Blockbuster and Video Ezy chains in Australia and Asia, has swooped on the assets of collapsed DVD retailer EzyDVD.  ...

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Queensland construction firm survives receivership, 80 jobs saved
Friday, 23 January 2009
Finally, a corporate collapse good-news story. A Queensland concrete company has been successfully pulled out of receivership by turnaround firm Vantage Performance, with 80 jobs saved in the process.  ...

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Why the internet will beat the downturn
Wednesday, 21 January 2009
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, and how it could cha  ...

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How will your sector perform in 2009?
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
The threat of recession hangs heavy over the business landscape, but not every company is bracing for bad news. In a sector-by-sector breakdown, SmartCompany reveals the industries of likely refuge in the maelstrom ahead.  ...

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The Darwinian theory is alive in retail
Saturday, 17 January 2009
Survival of the fittest – it’s a theory that is being proven again in the retail jungle. KEVIN MOORE  ...

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More details emerge on EzyDVD collapse as business is put up for sale
Friday, 19 December 2008
The receivers of failed entertainment retailer EzyDVD have started the process of looking for a buyer for the chain and say there has already been strong interest from potential buyers.  ...

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EzyDVD collapses into receivership
Thursday, 18 December 2008
Mounting debts, a string of big losses and weak retail sales has forced entertainment retailer EzyDVD into receivership, putting the jobs of more than 200 staff at risk. ...

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52 entrepreneurs share their real life tips
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Over our first year of existence, many of Australia’s best entrepreneurs generously shared tips, trends, ideas, leads and opportunities. So here are a few favourites from the zillion of tips from the SmartCompany community. There are 52 tips – one for eac ...

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