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The Fast Lane
The Fast Lane: It’s common sense that franchising needs a national system
The Wein Report into the Franchising Code of Conduct makes it clear there is no room for state-level regulation.
The Fast Lane: Swan on the defensive
Treasurer Wayne Swan has come out on the defensive after suffering the election year ignominy of having to deliver a budget short on sweeteners and long on cuts and revenue raisers.
Five things SMEs would love to see in the budget and what they are likely to get
With the SmartCompany team flying up to Canberra tomorrow, here’s a look at the five things small businesses are calling for in the federal budget – and what you can expect to get.
Australian SMEs lose out from failure to participate in report on small business finance
Australian SMEs would welcome data that compares financing conditions for small and medium-sized businesses across the world.
Adam Scott wins the US Masters: Lessons for your business from the game of golf
Strategy, attention to detail and decision-making skills are just a few of the things business leaders can get into full swing by playing golf.
SmartCompany has a new look
After a lot of work behind the scenes, SmartCompany is back with a brand new look.
Misguided GST exemption push must be ditched
Retailers and states need to abandon a push to cut GST exemption for online purchases to $20.
Tinkler sells up Patinack Farm: Why he must really be broke
When it comes to saving Tinkler’s empire, it appears the horse has already bolted.
What 20 Italians in a café could tell Gillard about 457 visas
The experience of one Melbourne café shows why Labor is wrong on 457 visas.
Real action needed on fake online reviews
The ACCC is all talk when it comes to protecting honest small businesses from fake online reviews.
Wanted: A small business minister who actually gets small business
Gary Gray needs to get up to date with small business quickly
Bizarre spill and yet another small business minister
Following Labor's shambolic leadership fiasco, we’ll see the sixth small business minister in 15 months.
