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The Australian economy under a re-elected Gillard government
2:37PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | Bernard Keane and Glenn DyerWhile they’re behind in the polls, it’s worth taking a look at what another term of Julia Gillard and Labor would mean for the economy and your business. BY BERNARD KEANE and GLENN DYER.
Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Legal matters | Financing a business | Venture Capital | Leadership | Managing peopleThinking of launching an online retailer? Meet Gerry Harvey
2:23PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | TaskmasterLast night, while using a nearby “leisure computer”, the Taskmaster managed to catch an interview with Gerry Harvey. The same interview holds a hidden lesson for anyone thinking of launching an online retailer.
| Planning | Business planning | Marketing | Growth | Growth Strategy | Sales and marketing | Advertising | Sales | Technology | Social media | Websites | IT | Leadership | PRGoogle wins High Court case against ACCC over online ads
2:05PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | Patrick StaffordThe High Court says misleading sponsored links were displayed by Google, but it did not create them.
| Marketing | Legal matters | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social media | Websites | IT | LeadershipGerry Harvey says he will dominate online retail: Five gems from his latest interview
2:56PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | Patrick StaffordLast night, Gerry Harvey gave an interview on the future of online retail – here are five of his most interesting comments.
| Marketing | Growth | Growth Strategy | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social media | Websites | IT | Leadership“Bakers Delight stole my business”: Former franchisee tells all
2:03PM | Tuesday, 5 February 2013 | Michelle HammondA former Bakers Delight franchisee has been asked to attend a mediation session with the company, after taking to Facebook to accuse the company of “stealing” his business.
| Legal matters | Franchising | Becoming a franchisee | LeadershipThe Australian economy under Abbott
2:24PM | Tuesday, 5 February 2013 | Bernard Keane and Glenn DyerWith a federal election coming up, it's time to take a look at what an Abbott-led government would mean for the economy and your business. BY BERNARD KEANE and GLENN DYER
| Planning | Business planning | LeadershipWhy lawyers are failing start-ups
2:08PM | Tuesday, 5 February 2013 | Oliver MilmanThere are many regulations you need to deal with when starting a business. However, how many traditional law firms aren’t designed to help new start-ups. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
| Legal matters | Leadership | Managing people | Intellectual propertyDo some worst-case scenario planning
1:00AM | Friday, 20 January 2012 | TaskmasterThe economy remains tough at the moment. However, some smart scenario planning can ensure that you react to changes in a fast, considered way.
| Financing a business | Cashflow | LeadershipUS media company Business Insider takes NSW start-up to court over name
2:04PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Oliver MilmanA NSW online media start-up has been hit by legal action taken by a similarly named rival, New York-based firm The Business Insider, which claims the Australian enterprise is guilty of “misleading and deceptive” conduct by using the moniker.
| Legal matters | Leadership | Intellectual propertyCoalition unveils small business disaster loan plan
2:54PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe Coalition has revealed a policy for small business emergency assistance, including concessional loans of up to $100,000, with a business group now hopeful the party will unveil costed policies in other areas.
| Legal matters | Financing a business | Venture Capital | LeadershipDeloitte and Norton Rose to press government on employee share options
2:50PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Michelle HammondDeloitte has partnered with law firm Norton Rose to conduct a survey on employee share option plans in order to present the government with hard-and-fast data on the issues affecting start-ups.
| Legal matters | Financing a business | Tax | Leadership | How to hire staffAustralian workers bullied over social media in the workplace: AVG
2:42PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Yolanda RedrupMisuse and abuse of social media in the workplace is on the rise, according to new figures.
| Leadership | Managing peopleLabor appoints fourth small business minister in two years
2:25PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe small business sector has been handed its fourth minister in two years, with former immigration minister Chris Bowen assuming the role as part of an unexpected cabinet reshuffle.
| Planning | Business planning | Legal matters | Leadership | Sole traderTo whom it may concern: A letter to the small business minister
2:59PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | TaskmasterLast week, the Taskmaster suggested it was time to write to a few pollies ahead of the next election. However, after four small business ministers in just 14 months, it’s easier said than done.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Legal matters | Leadership | Managing peopleTelstra’s venture capital activity set for rejig as Deena Shiff departs
2:28PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 | Michelle HammondTelstra executive Deena Shiff has resigned from her role as head of the telco’s in-house venture capital team, which has invested in a clutch of start-ups, such as IPscape and Dimmi.
| Financing a business | Venture Capital | LeadershipSmall business set to benefit from revised Code of Banking Practice
2:09PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 | Michelle HammondBanks will need to give at least 10 days’ notice before making any materially adverse changes to small business customers’ terms and conditions, as part of the revised Code of Banking Practice.
| Legal matters | Financing a business | Venture Capital | Cashflow | LeadershipGet emotional buy in from your staff
2:28PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 | TaskmasterEmployees. I tell you what, some days it’s like they have a mind of their own!
| Leadership | Managing peopleBusiness tax concessions under threat as election rhetoric heats up
1:59PM | Thursday, 31 January 2013 | Michelle HammondFederal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition will only release its policy costings after the government releases theirs, after the Prime Minister flagged a number of cost-saving measures to be considered ahead of the budget.
| Legal matters | Financing a business | Tax | LeadershipBusiness groups fear policy paralysis following election announcement
1:43PM | Thursday, 31 January 2013 | Michelle HammondYesterday’s announcement of the 2013 federal election date garnered a largely positive response from business groups, but there are now concerns about “policy paralysis” within government.
| Planning | Business planning | Legal matters | LeadershipThe one (election) day in September we want to remember
1:39PM | Thursday, 31 January 2013 | TaskmasterThe 2013 federal election has been called for September 14. Old Taskmaster says it’s time for a little less conversation and a little more action.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Legal matters | Financing a business | Tax | Leadership | Managing people