Industry veteran Simon Baker says Realestateview’s acquisition of MyHome won’t hurt market leaders
Friday, 06 August 2010
Realestateview.com.au has acquired troubled portal MyHome.com.au for an undisclosed sum in a move it says will provide traction to gain market share and challenge market leaders RealEstate.com.au (REA) and Domain.com.au.  ...

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Simon Baker launches global online property platform to tap into international buyers
Friday, 23 July 2010
Internet investor and former realestate.com.au chief Simon Baker has launched a new online property business that will allow property vendors around the world to list their properties on a network of leading property websites around the world.  ...

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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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The widening divide
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
I still have no idea why realestate.com.au, which is majority owned by News Corp, got rid of Simon Baker, who talks to SmartCompany today in our weekly entrepreneur interview.  ...

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Simon Baker
Wednesday, 24 February 2010
Simon Baker is seen as one of Australia's most successful web entrepreneurs. Since leaving realestate.com.au in August 2008, he has established Classified AdVentures, which has an investment arm and a division that is incubating five classifieds-focused businesses. ...

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Domenic Carosa buys SMS services company from D2 Marketing
Friday, 18 December 2009
Entrepreneur Domenic Carosa’s investment company Dominet has bought SMS services company, SMS Central from D2 Marketing. The acquisition was believed to cost less than $1 million.  ...

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MBE Education
Monday, 23 November 2009
Start Up Rank: 39 Revenue: $700,000 Founder(s): Reuben Buchanan, Jack Delosa Industry: Education Head Office: New South Wales Employees: 5 Website: www.mbeeducation.com.au Corporate adviser Reuben Buchanan has helped countless large and mid-size companies ...

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Simon Baker takes stake in new car classifieds venture CarAdvice
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Online classifieds guru Simon Baker has emerged as an investor in car website CarAdvice and will help steer the site's new classified advertising venture.  ...

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Quickflix board given a shake up
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Online DVD rental and subscription service Quickflix has announced a major shake-up to the company board, to take effect later this year.  ...

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Bring me an angel
Thursday, 10 September 2009
As the economy improves, there are tentative signs that angel investors are starting to re-enter the market, keen to support young companies set to ride the recovery.  ...

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Google changes the game again
Monday, 27 July 2009
Don't pooh in your own nest. This is effectively the message that media giants Fairfax and News Corporation have sent to Google as they grow increasingly annoyed at Google for going into competition against them.  ...

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Google Australia enters online property market
Tuesday, 07 July 2009
If you would like to hear some more of my thoughts on Google and the Australian real estate market, you can read a full article on Property Portal Watch.  ...

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Google Australia enters online property market
Tuesday, 07 July 2009
The Australian division of internet search giant Google has now introduced real estate listings on Google Maps, in a move that is set to shake-up the online listing sector.  ...

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Simon Baker invests in Quickflix
Monday, 29 June 2009
An investment fund controlled by entrepreneur Simon Baker has become a shareholder in online film rental house Quickflix, after the business underwent a private share placement to raise $750,000.  ...

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Simon Baker-led investment group grabs stake in online real estate company
Friday, 17 April 2009
Classified Ad Ventures, the investment and consulting group set up by former realestate.com.au boss Simon Baker, has paid $500,000 for a 4% stake in listed classifieds business IPGA.  ...

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Three more tech companies beating the downturn gloom
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Information technology and internet companies continue to display resilience in the face of the looming recession, with REA Group (owner of realestate.com.au), iiNet and Melbourne-based digital media company Jumbuck Entertainment posting strong first half  ...

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Calendar boy
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Synchronising your business needs (even your private life) is made all the more easier with a proper calendar. Here’s the best way to go... BRENDAN LEWIS ...

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Baker’s back – and he's going global
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Two months ago entrepreneur Simon Baker was dumped as CEO of online real estate company REA Group. He tells AMANDA GOME why his sacking had a negative affect on the company, reveals his new born-global ventures, and throws in a few tips on how to sell yo ...

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Realestate.com.au appoints new chief, Wotif profit soars
Thursday, 28 August 2008
REA Group, owner of the realestate.com.au classifieds site, has appointed Miscrosoft Asia executive Greg Ellis as its new chief executive. ...

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Profit reporting season turns grim for health, food, property and financial companies
Monday, 25 August 2008
Profit reporting season has turned ugly this morning, with several companies reporting big falls in profit for 2007-08 and predicting things are looking tough for 2008-09 too.  ...

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