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News ATM fees spark investor interest

A new report has revealed that investors are seeing increased potential in the ATM market, prompting a renewed call for a cap on ATM fees.

Start-up TV NMA on AOL’s purchase of The Huffington Post

NMA explains the AOL-Huffington Post deal as only it can, revealing that AOL’s goal for 2011 is to ‘make it 1997 again through science or magic.’

News Small business lending to improve: RBA

Small businesses can expect better lending conditions as the economy strengthens and competition in the banking sector increases, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.

News US investors scout Aussie tech start-ups

A local expert says Australian tech start-ups are an increasingly attractive proposition for overseas investors due to the NBN and competition in the US venture capital market.

News Senior Helpers unveils franchise opportunities

Franchise veteran Paul Wheeler has reentered the industry by setting up an Australian branch of US-based aged care franchise Senior Helpers.

News Melbourne dominates commercial property market

Victoria continues to be the strongest property market in Australia, with NAB’s Commercial Property Index revealing Melbourne leads the way in the retail, office and industrial markets.

News Banks still dominating business loans

New research reveals credit unions have the best personal loan product offerings, but analysts say the banks are still competing with non-bank lenders for businesses loans.

News Outsourcing of household tasks over next decade to drive start-ups: IBISWorld

Time-poor, cashed-up Australians will continue to continue to outsource former household duties, according to IBISWorld.

News Athlete’s Foot continues to lead customer satisfaction

Shoe store chain The Athlete’s Foot has topped another Roy Morgan survey of customer satisfaction, with customer service and product knowledge proving to be more important than price.

Features Top 10 industries set to thrive in 2011

After a return to positive economic conditions in 2010, businesses across several different industries are gearing up for a big 2011.

News Budding franchisees urged to join ACCC course

The ACCC is calling on wannabe franchisees to enroll in its franchise education program at Griffith University.

News Rates set to remain on hold as construction slows

Australia’s poor-performing construction industry and a fall in first-time homebuyers could prompt the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold for the next few months.

News Draft NSW retail laws don't go far enough: Urban Taskforce

The Urban Taskforce has criticised a new NSW Government bill, which is aimed at protecting small retailers’ interests, for not focusing on the issue of town planning.

News Firemint joins forces with Infinite Interactive

iPhone app developer Firemint has acquired video game studio Infinite Interactive, with the Melbourne-based start-ups joining forces to focus on self-published titles.

News Self-employed could face limited credit access

Finance experts are warning the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, which came into effect on January 1, could leave the self-employed with less access to credit.

News Baskin-Robbins starts search for new franchisees

Ice-cream brand Baskin-Robbins is on the hunt for new franchisees as part of its new owners’ expansion in Australia, following the collapse of Allied Brands.

News Specialty stores swap suburbia for CBD

New data from property advisory firm Urbis reveals specialty retailers are enjoying stronger sales in CBD shopping centres rather than their suburban counterparts.

News Start-ups can learn from Athlete’s Foot

Start-up retailers have been urged to learn from The Athlete’s Foot and Williams the Shoemen, which are leading the way in shoe store satisfaction.

News Mixed response to Swan’s banking plan

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan’s proposed banking reforms have received mixed reviews from business and banking representatives.

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