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Professional Services news and insights for Australia’s small and medium business owners and entrepreneurs. Read the latest professional services news, trends and features and entrepreneur interviews about the professional services industry. Or search for professional services on SmartCompany. |
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Professional services tipped to grow, as report details decline of Sydney Madeleine Heffernan Professional services are expected to grow in the year ahead, despite a report detailing the decline of professional services-rich Sydney. | Monday, 19 December 2011 |
LinkedIn takes aim at recruitment industry with aggressive growth plans Jan Villalon LinkedIn has outlined a “very aggressive growth plan” for 2012 that is says will better equip companies with the tools needed to find good job candidates. | Friday, 9 December 2011 |
Assets of collapsed firm Extrastaff Recruitment bought by NSW Business Chamber Jan Villalon Extrastaff Recruitment, the Adelaide-based recruiting company that went into administration in October, has been given new life after being bought out by the NSW Business Chamber’s recruitment services division, Australian Business Talent. | Wednesday, 7 December 2011 |
MYOB accounting software update criticised by users, company promises update Jan Villalon MOYB says it will release an update of its core AccountRight 2011 program in the next few days after a major update released last month raised the ire of some users. | Monday, 5 December 2011 |
Manufacturers, service sector and education big winners from Pacific free trade agreement, experts say Madeleine Heffernan Australian manufacturers, agribusinesses, education and services sector providers could be the big winners if a bumper Trans-Pacific free trade deal goes ahead, according to export experts. | Sunday, 13 November 2011 |
CPA Australia pushes for charity status Madeleine Heffernan Accounting body CPA Australia is pushing to be granted non-profit charity status, arguing its work educating the public on taxation matters entitles it to more generous tax treatment. | Thursday, 23 June 2011 |
Kaplan Australia continues acquisition spree, snaps up Carrick Education with eye on skills shortages Madeleine Heffernan Kaplan Australia has snapped up vocational and higher education group Carrick Education Group for an undisclosed sum, just weeks after its purchase of registered training organisation Franklyn Scholar. | Tuesday, 31 May 2011 |
Major agribusiness distributor collapses after funding agreement fails Patrick Stafford Interfert has collapsed into administration following a crash in fertiliser prices during the global financial crisis and a subsequent failure to secure a new funding arrangement with a controversial foreign lender. | Tuesday, 17 May 2011 |
Survey suggests franchisors must increase franchisee support, tweak models for patchy economy Patrick Stafford Expert says franchises should ensure constant communication with their franchisees and start tweaking their models to account for a more frugal and lifestyle-conscious customer. | Monday, 9 May 2011 |
Financial planners to face extra training requirements to give tax advice Ryan Jon Dunn The scrap between financial planners and accountants over the provision of tax advice may be headed for a resolution. | Thursday, 10 February 2011 |
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Groupon makes a loss in first quarter Patrick Stafford Group buying giant Groupon has made a loss in its first quarter trading as a publically listed company. | Wednesday, 8 February 2012 |
Google hires Apple executive for new project Patrick Stafford Search giant Google has hired a former Apple executive for a new project, a new report from VentureBeat claims. | Monday, 6 February 2012 |
Nine marketing themes for 2012 Nina Hendy Marketing your business is an ever-evolving challenge that will be vastly different in 2012. So you'll have to keep your eye on the ball. | Wednesday, 18 January 2012 |
Dry-cleaning industry: Washed out? IBISWorld Price-based competition is expected to put the squeeze on profit margins in the dry-cleaning industry. | Tuesday, 13 December 2011 |
How industries are created Phil Ruthven, IBISWorld Thank goodness for outsourcing and innovation. They help raise our standard of living and make life more comfortable in the process. | Sunday, 29 May 2011 |
The childcare industry's growth spurt Robert Bryant, IBISWorld With over 800,000 children expected to use government subsidised childcare in 2010-11, the industry has gone from strength to strength. | Tuesday, 5 April 2011 |
The state of security Robert Bryant, IBISWorld Despite a general decline in reported break and entry, robbery and theft, cautious households and businesses are increasingly investing in security preventative measures. | Tuesday, 23 November 2010 |
Back to school Robert Bryant, IBISWorld Corporate competition, foreign students and tutoring will drive strong growth in the education sector. | Tuesday, 14 September 2010 |
The ABC's of the childcare industry Robert Bryant, IBISWorld Government assistance and a slight increase in the nation's birth rate has seen the childcare industry go from strength to strength. | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
Managing the downturn Robert Bryant Management consultants have been hit hard by the GFC, but as the economy rebounds and companies look to expand, the sector will thrive. | Tuesday, 13 April 2010 |
How I let my client’s decide what they pay Patrick Stafford Co-founder of risk management firm Noah's Rule, Sean Russo is bucking the trend by allowing clients to pay however much they feel the company's service is worth. | Thursday, 25 February 2010 |
It'll all come out in the wash Robert Bryant While the industrial laundries and dry-cleaning sector will face tough conditions, it will still benefit from continuing business from aged and health care centres and educational institutions. | Tuesday, 11 August 2009 |
Jo Ucukalo Madeleine Heffernan  Jo Ucukalo noticed that she was good at handling complaints, and after taking on disputes for friends and family, Handle My Complaint was born. | Tuesday, 22 November 2011
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Marcus Sellen Madeleine Heffernan  Selmar Institute of Education founder Marcus Sellen explains what Gen Y are looking for – and it’s not just money. | Wednesday, 10 August 2011
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The patent protector Amanda Gome  Global IP protection has become a lot easier, and cheaper, with the innovations of Justin Simpson's firm Inovia. | Tuesday, 5 May 2009
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Kinnect's healthy bounce-back Patrick Stafford  The growth prognosis for Kevin Conlon's Kinnect health services firm this year is 15%. | Thursday, 30 April 2009
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RedBalloon rising Amanda Gome  Naomi Simson explains how she made the transition from home to big business, and reveals tips to save time and costs and stay connected. | Wednesday, 15 April 2009
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Hints to hit your online target Amanda Gome  Greg Muller started iFocus a number of years ago, built it to about a $5 million marketing and digital group, and then merged with Bullseye Digital. | Tuesday, 10 February 2009
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WBP Property gets in position James Thomson  Most property services firms have fallen off the same cliff, but WBP Property Group has managed to hang on - and manoeuvre itself into rebound position. | Thursday, 5 February 2009
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A start-up with style Amanda Gome The brainchild behind Swap My Style is 29-year-old Shaughla Ahmad, who has brought like-minded fashionistas a new concept that combines clothes, champagne and canapes with a night out. She tells AMANDA GOME how it all came about. | Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
Building online traffic with Vroom Jacqui Walker The founders of fast growth online car hire business Vroom Vroom Vroom, Peter Thornhill and Richard Eastes, tell JACQUI WALKER how they built traffic with search engine marketing, created an innovative culture, and are planning global expansion. | Tuesday, 18 March 2008 |
Sales jobs: On the road to nowhere (unless we detour) Amanda Gome The internet has changed selling forever. So why are your sales staff still selling in the same old way? International sales guru Tom Snyder warns AMANDA GOME that hundreds of thousands of salespeople will lose their jobs in the next five years unless the | Tuesday, 11 March 2008 |
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