http://www.smartcompany.com.au/feeds/newstrendsrss.xml Smart Company RSS - NewsTrendsRSS en-au (C) Smart Company 2008 Smart Company RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Boss-fined-for-threatening-and-swearing-at-staff-member.html?source=RSS Australia’s Workplace Ombudsman has warned that the “f” word has no place in workplace negotiations, and swearing at staff can constitute bullying. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Boss-fined-for-threatening-and-swearing-at-staff-member.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-080808Briefing-ASIC-reveals-new-targets-.html?source=RSS ASIC will review analyst’s briefings given by listed entities to check that forward-looking statements are clear about assumptions and risks, says ASIC Commissioner Belinda Gibson. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-080808Briefing-ASIC-reveals-new-targets-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-How-Olympic-sponsors-are-going-for-gold-Gottliebsen-.html?source=RSS When the Olympic Games opening ceremony hits Australian TV screens tonight, all the major sponsors will be on the edge of their seats – was the outlay of around $5 million for a major corporate package really worth it? The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-How-Olympic-sponsors-are-going-for-gold-Gottliebsen-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Winners-and-losers-from-this-week.html?source=RSS It’s been another busy week at SmartCompany, but at least there’s a bit more light at the end of the interest rates tunnel. Here are our picks for the winners and losers from the week that was. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Winners-and-losers-from-this-week.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-Email-newsletter-sells-for-US125-million.html?source=RSS In news that will warm the heart of every online publisher, US media company Comast has agreed to buy Daily Candy, an email fashion and culture newsletter aimed at women, for $US125 million. Trends & Ideas Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-Email-newsletter-sells-for-US125-million.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Country-Road-founder-backs-new-clothing-business.html?source=RSS Humanitee, a new organic fabric clothing business associated with Country Road founder Stephen Bennett, yesterday won Vic Pitch ’08, a competition to link innovators with development capital. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Country-Road-founder-backs-new-clothing-business.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-Renovators-want-broadband-in-the-kitchen-plasma-on-the-wall-and-no-frame-around-the-shower-.html?source=RSS Drop-down plasma screens, computer data points in the kitchen and frameless showers are among the hot items on renovators shopping lists. Trends & Ideas Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-Renovators-want-broadband-in-the-kitchen-plasma-on-the-wall-and-no-frame-around-the-shower-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Olympic-online-ticketing-scam-What-they-did-right.html?source=RSS It took the world by storm. Only days before the Olympics, a convincing and elaborate online ticketing scam (beijingticketing.com) was uncovered. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Olympic-online-ticketing-scam-What-they-did-right.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Googles-new-search-tool-could-have-you-a-bundle.html?source=RSS Days after launching a new service that allows users to see how Google uses their location and browsing history in search results, the search giant has launched a new tool to help users track the popularity of various words and phrases that people type into Google’s search box. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Googles-new-search-tool-could-have-you-a-bundle.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-The-five-profiles-of-average-Australians.html?source=RSS Researchers at the Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs have come up with five categories that will help researchers – and businesses – better understand the average Australian. Trends & Ideas Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080808-The-five-profiles-of-average-Australians.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-7-Eleven-considers-buying-a-slice-of-Bill-Express.html?source=RSS Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is looking at acquiring part of collapsed payments company Bill Express. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-7-Eleven-considers-buying-a-slice-of-Bill-Express.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Dollars-sinks-further-as-sharemarkets-struggle-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS The Australian dollar is hovering just above a four-month low this morning at US90.86c, as traders price in the growing probability of sharp rate cuts in Australia and the US dollar continues to strengthen. The Briefing Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080808-Dollars-sinks-further-as-sharemarkets-struggle-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Rupert-Murdoch-warns-of-slowdown-despite-good-profit-result-Profit-wrap.html?source=RSS News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has warned that the company is entering an “increasingly difficult economic environment” but says its strong balance sheet will help it weather the storm. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Rupert-Murdoch-warns-of-slowdown-despite-good-profit-result-Profit-wrap.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Trains-made-you-late-for-work-Liar.html?source=RSS It is pretty easy to blame public transport for being late to work. It is plausible, hard to disprove, and able to cover just about any delay under two hours. Trends & Ideas Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Trains-made-you-late-for-work-Liar.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Internet-revenue-tipped-to-double-in-next-five-years.html?source=RSS Slowing economic times and fragmenting audiences will have an impact on the Australian entertainment and media sector. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Internet-revenue-tipped-to-double-in-next-five-years.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-How-the-Grocery-Choice-website-could-dramatically-change-the-retail-sector-Kohler.html?source=RSS Poking around the ACCC’s new Grocery Choice website that was launched yesterday, one thing becomes instantly clear; it is not a stunt, as Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson says. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-How-the-Grocery-Choice-website-could-dramatically-change-the-retail-sector-Kohler.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Business-taxes-likely-to-be-slashed-in-tax-review.html?source=RSS Treasurer Wayne Swan’s “root and branch” review of the tax system looks certain to result in cuts to business, property and capital gains taxes. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Business-taxes-likely-to-be-slashed-in-tax-review.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Relief-for-exporters-investors-and-job-hunters-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS The good economic news keeps coming this week. Two days after the RBA signalled interest rates were on the way down, probably as early as September, exports woke up to the good news. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Relief-for-exporters-investors-and-job-hunters-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Mandelas-leadership-tips.html?source=RSS Nelson is undoubtedly one of the world’s most respected leaders, so it couldn’t hurt to bring a bit of his leadership style into the business context. Trends & Ideas Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Mandelas-leadership-tips.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-What-downturn-Specsavers-posts-40-sales-growth.html?source=RSS Just five months after launching in Australia, optometry chain Specsavers has established a network of 100 stores and is generating sales growth of 40%. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-What-downturn-Specsavers-posts-40-sales-growth.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Westpac-set-to-sell-fast-food-shops-as-retail-downturn-bites.html?source=RSS Westpac Banking Corporation is likely to sell off 64 Australian fast food properties worth about $100 million because of tougher refinancing and retail conditions. The Briefing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080807-Westpac-set-to-sell-fast-food-shops-as-retail-downturn-bites.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Web-giants-questioned-on-targeted-advertising.html?source=RSS Trends & Ideas Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080807-Web-giants-questioned-on-targeted-advertising.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Aussie-online-video-entrepreneurs-sell-out-to-YouTube-for-US15-million.html?source=RSS Ryan Junee, the Australian chief executive of online video website Omnisio, says he never expected the company would be bought out by YouTube less than six months after it was launched. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Aussie-online-video-entrepreneurs-sell-out-to-YouTube-for-US15-million.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-PIPE-Networks-Colorpak-and-Campbell-Brothers-post-big-profit-increases-Profit-wrap.html?source=RSS The market might be bracing for a gloomy profit reporting season, but three medium-sized listed companies have proved there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-PIPE-Networks-Colorpak-and-Campbell-Brothers-post-big-profit-increases-Profit-wrap.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Is-Apple-planning-an-iPhone-nano.html?source=RSS Rumours are circulating that Apple could be planning to launch a smaller, cheaper, nano-style iPhone before the end of this year. Trends & Ideas Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Is-Apple-planning-an-iPhone-nano.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Second-Apple-store-to-open-this-weekend.html?source=RSS Apple will open its second Australian company-owned store this weekend on Sydney's north shore. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Second-Apple-store-to-open-this-weekend.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Coastal-property-values-affected-by-landmark-decision.html?source=RSS People with sea view coastal properties may see a shift in values after a landmark decision by Victoria’s Civil and Administrative Tribunal. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Coastal-property-values-affected-by-landmark-decision.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-How-businesses-can-use-Google-Street-View-.html?source=RSS Print and online directories will get a shake up as Google launched the Australian version of Google’s Street View yesterday. Street View, which shows a still street-level picture of houses and businesses around Australia, combines search and directory listings. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-How-businesses-can-use-Google-Street-View-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Even-the-cheeseburger-isnt-inflation-proof.html?source=RSS Rising food prices could force McDonald’s to consider raising the price or (gasp) removing the cheese from the famous $US1 double cheeseburger it sells in its US stores. Trends & Ideas Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Even-the-cheeseburger-isnt-inflation-proof.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Grocery-report-recommends-unit-pricing-and-new-website-to-keep-prices-in-check.html?source=RSS The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s inquiry into grocery prices has found the drought, soaring input costs and rampant international food inflation are to blame for a sharp rise in grocery prices in the last five years – not a lack of competition between the big supermarket chains. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Grocery-report-recommends-unit-pricing-and-new-website-to-keep-prices-in-check.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Second-Life-businesses-feel-the-squeeze.html?source=RSS Businesses in the Second Life virtual world are closing down for a lack of traffic, according to a study by a Queensland University of Technology researcher. Trends & Ideas Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/Trends/20080806-Second-Life-businesses-feel-the-squeeze.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Australia-far-better-placed-to-deal-with-downturn-than-the-US-Kohler.html?source=RSS What a difference 15,000 kilometres makes. Yesterday the Reserve Bank of Australia said its work was done on inflation; last night the US Federal Reserve said the “upside risks to inflation are of significant concern”. The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Australia-far-better-placed-to-deal-with-downturn-than-the-US-Kohler.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Rates-almost-certain-to-fall-in-September-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS Most economists now believe the Reserve Bank board will cut rates in September. The only question; will it cut by a quarter or a half a per cent? The Briefing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Free-Articles/The-Briefing/20080806-Rates-almost-certain-to-fall-in-September-Economy-roundup.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS