Mark McInnes
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Retail disputes rise as stores fret over rising rents
9:49AM | Tuesday, 20 SeptemberDisputes between landlords and tenants dominated enquiries to the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, its annual report shows, but the body representing shopping centre owners and managers says the pain cuts both ways.
Top 10 PR disasters
5:44AM | Wednesday, 2 MayJust two weeks ago, Airbnb appeared to be on an unstoppable rise to the top. The business had expanded internationally, including Australia, and had raised $112 million in funding.
Small business sales jump 6.6%: Report
7:05AM | Tuesday, 26 JulySmall business sales improved in June to be 6.6% higher year-on-year, according to an ANZ report, although non-retail and service sector small businesses continue to outperform those in retail.
THE NEWS WRAP: Rising dollar to hurt small firms at the petrol pump
12:30AM | Monday, 6 DecemberBusinesses have come under renewed union pressure for higher pay levels based on the rising cost of living and spiralling executive pay.
THE NEWS WRAP: Julia Gillard rejects suggestions the GST should increase from 10%
12:09AM | Monday, 6 DecemberFears that Australians are taking on too much debt have been eased with evidence that the housing market is cooling.
