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'Fair play' called for Australia's music artists from APRA
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has called for more transparency in the collection and distribution of royalties to musicians through the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) before it is re-issued its five-year licence to operate.
“We have asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…
Issue #93
Cover story: LEADING EDGE
Richard de Crespigny's logbook on leadership.
Better Business Technology
Is Australia really ready for 5G?
Special Report: Leadership
Lessons for business from averting an air disaster.
Editorial
Australia needs leadership now, not rulership.
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19 May, 2019Booktopia is all about You-topia
Creative IndustriesBy Leon Gettler >>
IT IS hard to believe but Booktopia, now the biggest selling book outlet in Australia, started 15 years ago with a $10-a-day budget.
Co-founder Tony Nash said that was on the instructions of his brother, Simon.
“He’s very generous, my brother,” Tony Nash told Talking Business.
He said he and his team started…
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19 May, 2019Climate change is ‘risky business’ for your supply chain
ManagementBy Paul May >>
THE ENVIRONMENTAL cost of natural disasters is now an almost daily feature on the news agenda, yet many businesses are still doing little to address their own vulnerability.
It’s not difficult to see why natural disaster management often falls by the wayside. By its very nature, an unpredictable event is not…
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17 May, 2019Franking credits scare is a 'storm in teacup' for self-managed funds says QUT law expert
Finance & InvestmentTHE much-voiced concern about Labor’s franking credits policy impacting on self-managed super funds policy is all smoke and no fire according to a QUT Law School Visiting Fellow.
However, he said people with shares in their own name – including many pensioners - could suffer a financial setback.
Alastair MacAdam, a former QUT…
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16 May, 2019Workspace makes interiors from outer space
Companies on the MoveTO BOLDLY go where no manufacturing company has gone before may seem like a play on words from a television space adventure – but in Workspace’s case it is based on fact.
Workspace Commercial Furniture is breaking into new space every time it explores a new layout to suit a particular business. From new front desks to new…
Innovative Australian Companies
Workspace makes interiors from outer space
TO BOLDLY go where no manufacturing company has gone before may seem like a play on words from a television space adventure – but in Workspace’s case…
Airtasker turbocharges the ‘gig’ economy
By Leon Gettler >>
AIRTASKER has had spectacular growth because it feeds the ‘gig’ economy, creating new jobs and careers.
Airtasker’s vice president…
Sponsology: a sponsorship and gifting game changer
SPONSOLOGY, a new Australian web platform that uses an algorithm to match sponsorship ‘givers’ and ‘seekers’, is set to change the dynamics of the…
Companies on the Move
Workspace makes interiors from outer space
TO BOLDLY go where no manufacturing company has gone before may seem like a play on words from a television space adventure – but in Workspace’s case…
People on the Move
Prancing Horse and Dancing CEOs combine to help Women’s Legal Service
A RED FERRARI, red lipstick, red shoes, red-hot fashion and ready dancers combined in Brisbane recently to raise funds for the vital Women’s Legal…
Innovation
Clever sensors increase bridges’ span
THE Story Bridge is 78 years old. Sydney Harbour Bridge is hitting 95. Australian bridges are designed for a life span of 100 years. Thankfully a…
Trade
Qld coal exports double, coal royalties grow 150pc
THE QUEENSLAND Government can thank a doubling of coal exports over the last four years for a new record in overseas…
Asia-Pacific
Tour de force: Bangkok is calling all SkyWalkers
By Ellen Boonstra, Asia correspondent >>
PROMISING AN ICONIC cityscape view, atop King Power Mahanakhon, one of…
Digital Business
Digital flower power: Flowers Across Australia so 'appy'
By Leon Gettler >>
How does a small florist start-up disrupt Australia’s flower industry? Through technology and…
Editorial
Australia needs leadership now, not rulership
BUSINESS ACUMEN’s special report on leadership, in edition 93, could not be more timely. Or more poignant. Or better…
Management
Climate change is ‘risky business’ for your supply chain
By Paul May >>
THE ENVIRONMENTAL cost of natural disasters is now an almost daily feature on the news agenda, yet many businesses are still doing…
Opinion
And after the election ... what then?
By John Sheridan >>
AUSTRALIA is being impacted on two fronts – by trade threats and by digital disruption.
Our…
Business Travel & Events
Records broken: Brisbane attracts 25% more Chinese visitors
In Brief
Profitably do property properly
By Leon Gettler >>
ANYONE wanting to dip into the Australian property market needs to treat it like any business, says…
Research & Books
New research by Vertiv looks at real-world 5G challenges
VERTIV and technology analyst firm 451 Research have released a landmark report on the state of 5G telecommunications…
News Feature
Electrifying new businesses
Regional Economic Development
Qld mining lease approvals confirm long-term role for coal: QRC
THE Queensland Government’s approval of mining leases to extend the life of the Cameby Downs Mine in the Surat Basin…
Manufacturing Acumen
World-first printed solar panels completed at Newcastle Uni
THE FIRST commercial installation of printed solar panels in Australia was completed in August, with the University of Newcastle wrapping up the…
Aviation Acumen
Original record breaking Gypsy Moth touches down at Archerfield Airport, 88 years on
NEWLY restored de Havilland Gypsy Moth, VH-UQH, flew into Archerfield Airport on Sunday April 14, with a supporting flight of five other 'Moths' to mark 88 years since it broke the England to Australia solo flight…
Automotive Acumen
Gosford Museum brings American cars into biggest Aussie auto auction
INTERNATIONAL interest in this weekend’s Gosford Classic Car Museum Auction has prompted the owner to bring home seven high value cars situated in the US to Australian soil.
With the massive amount…
Debt Recovery & Management
Welcome to Debt Recovery and Management as informed by Bailiff-Sheriff Australia
This special Debt Recovery section is allied with the DebtSet/Bailiff-Sheriff Australia website. SUBSCRIBE HERE. While much of this section's…
Legal
Ombudsman offers advice to small businesses caught by 'excessive' ATO early debt recovery action
A REPORT by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) on early debt recovery action by the Australian Taxation Office…
Acumen Archives
Less pain and effort now it’s Ezy-As
For many, the arduous task of donning compression stockings can be frustrating. This is especially true if the wearer is living independently,…
Business Incubator: RiverCityLabs
RiverPitch goes live in Sydney to float funding for start-ups
AFTER A SERIES of successful RiverPitch events in Queensland – with up to 15 business start-ups and scale-ups participating at each event and…
Queensland Leaders
Internet of Things is a hi-wire act for Forrest Electrical
THE EMERGING world of the Internet of Things (IoT) is both a challenge and an opportunity, according to Forrest Electrical Group, which specialises in creating smart electrical solutions for…
NSW Leaders
Ocular Robotics envisions the future
AUSTRALIAN company Ocular Robotics has been recognised as a ‘game changer’ organisation in the global robotics revolution.
Ocular Robotics, a New South Wales Leaders alumni member, was presented…
Victorian Leaders
Dreamcity is Australia’s first ‘edutainment’ theme park
Creative Industries
Booktopia is all about You-topia
By Leon Gettler >>
IT IS hard to believe but Booktopia, now the biggest selling book outlet in Australia, started 15 years ago with a $10-a-day…
Sports Business
Roy Morgan kicks off live sports sponsorship platform
ROY MORGAN has launched the Genome Audience Planner in alliance with TEG Analytics as a ‘next generation sponsorship planning and optimisation…
Indigenous Business
Barayamal Network launches to help Indigenous entrepreneurs…
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS accelerator Barayamal has launched the Barayamal Network as an online destination where Indigenous…
Advertising & Marketing
Why branding is vital to your family owned business
By Stella Gianotto >>
ONCE available only to large corporations, branding is now more accessible and vitally important to every size – and type – of…
Training & Careers
Social media strategy workshop in demand for Qld Small…
SOCIAL MEDIA strategy specialists, Strategic Social Profiles – recognised by Business Queensland as one of Queensland’s…
Finance & Investment
Franking credits scare is a 'storm in teacup' for…
THE much-voiced concern about Labor’s franking credits policy impacting on self-managed super funds policy is all smoke and no…
Agribusiness
Ag students get good grounding in degrees
LEADING Australian fruit producer, Piñata Farms, is among nine South East Queensland agricultural businesses collaborating with the University of…
Community Business
Commemorative ride for Smiddy helps break cancer cycle
THE 10-YEAR commemorative ‘Smiling for Smiddy’ ride, dedicated to beloved mate Adam Smiddy, was a major success for cycling mates, their families and…
Better Business Technology
'Cloud-ed' thinking clears way for AI
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