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News and interviews on Service Stream including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
NBN names preferred tenders, but SMEs still have a chanceThursday, 24 June 2010
The National Broadband Network Company has slashed the number preferred bidders for the roll out of fibre networks across Australia by more than half, but while big contractors dominate the list of suppliers, analysts say SMEs still have a chance to get in ...
Service Stream chief Patrick Flannigan resigns
Thursday, 09 July 2009
The chief executive of contracting company Service Stream has resigned his position citing a "very disappointing" financial period for the company as his motivation. ...
Do Not Call disaster?
Thursday, 04 June 2009
It's an issue that divides Australia's small business community - should Australia's Do Not Call Register be extended to cover businesses? ...
Top telcos tough it out
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Internet and mobile services are seen as a necessity by most individuals and businesses, and demand has remained robust despite worsening economic conditions. ...
Do Not Call Register may include business numbers
Friday, 15 August 2008
The Do Not Call Register may be extended to include all business numbers and fax numbers, which will create extra compliance, red tape and costs for business. ...
Construction firms build on diverse foundations
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
The SmartCompany Dun & Bradstreet Industry Growth List for the construction sector reveals a fragmented broader industry that has shown strong growth in favoured parts but revenue that is sensitive to wide ranging influences. By MIKE PRESTON ...
Australia's 45 fastest growing telcos
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
The SmartCompany Dun & Bradstreet Telco Industry Growth List shows which companies are booming thanks to growing demand for online content, faster internet speeds, VOIP, and new consumer trends. By MIKE PRESTON ...
Taxman targets labor hire firms
Thursday, 04 October 2007
Labor hire companies, placement agencies and computer consultancies are in the taxman’s sights. And Ingeus, the job placement agency owned by entrepreneur Therese Rein, is one of the companies that will be forced to hand over records as part of an investigation ...
Do-not-call confusion... Retail sales up, interest rate rise likely... Eagle Boys sold... Broadband costs could fall
Monday, 02 April 2007
Confusion over Do Not Call costs Businesses urgently need education on the Do Not Call Register, due to launch next month, says Australian Direct Marketing Association chief executive Rob Edwards. The Federal Government has just released the proposed fees companies ...
Tapping the rich
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Patrick Flannigan and his partners so enthused tycoon John Gandel about their company's prospects, he made his first investment outside property. Gandel's name on the register was a magnet. ...
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