Today
on SmartCompany we examine the NSW state budget, which contained little
for small business but did bring some good and bad news for the
property sector. We also look at a report from property expert Louis
Christopher, who says house prices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Darwin are
set to drop at least 4-7% by the end of 2012 and talk to one expert who
says department stores should start charging suppliers rent for letting
them on their shelves. Plus in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson looks at why Sunday has become a crucial IR battleground.
For all this and more, head to our home page.
For all this and more, head to our home page.
News
- Property prices may fall up to 7% in Melbourne, Brisbane even if RBA keeps rates on hold: Expert
- NSW budget offers precious little for small business, but COSBOA welcomes Small Business Commissioner
- Minerals, energy investment group CVI Corporation placed into administration
- GDP up 1.2% in June quarter: Midday Roundup
- New data reveals where Australian households are really spending and saving
- Collapses hit peak for July as expert claims voluntary administration process isn’t working
- Department stores should ask suppliers for rent to sell products: Retail expert
- App makers adopt Android as demand grows for iPhone alternatives from big companies like Woolworths and Domino’s Pizza
- NSW to scrap full first home stamp duty concessions for existing homes from 2012
- Swiss franc pegging could be a time bomb for the Australian dollar: Gottliebsen
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NIMBYism hurting Australia's housing future
Why
the Government should encourage councils to approve more developments
by linking their funding to a quota. BY CHRISTOPHER JOYE.
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Cream of the crop: The dairy industry
Unprecedented
volatility in the international dairy market combined with the onset of
the GFC has had a significant impact on the fortunes of the milk and
cream processing industry.
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My business partner (also my dad) is a micro-managing control freak. Help!
What
is driving him is fear. If he lets his foot off the pedal for one
minute, the business will collapse. How well I know that feeling.
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Trends
Julia Bickerstaff
How can you be sure that what you are delivering is ahead of the game?
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Brendan Lewis
The difference between a good business and a great business is normally just a tweak or two.
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Michael Yardney
If
we are widely recognised as the most liveable country, would-be
residents will be beating a path to our door and we'll end up with a big
Australia after all.
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James Thomson
The
battle over penalty rates for Sunday work highlights how quickly
structural change is altering our economy. Can our IR system keep up?
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