Sorry Australia, but New Zealand is winning
While we experienced a brief spike in social cohesion, Australians’ general well being metrics “are about as low as they’ve ever been”.
Small Business
Mum’s ’suffering’ sparks $20m idea
The Queensland woman always had a dream to work in one industry but didn’t want to be a part of the “fluffy” stuff leading to her creating an empire.
Popular beach restaurant collapses
A popular Sydney restaurant has collapsed after the business was taken to court because it could not afford to pay a substantial gas and electricity bill.
Sneaky way Aussie earns $250k a year
A new workplace trend is growing, with Aussie workers earning double their salary through one controversial trick.
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Change gives scope for success
IN Wollongong, every day, people worry where their future lies. Now the future of one of Australia’s two remaining major steelworks is in doubt.
Staying afloat in a business storm
JUST like management change, new people moving into a business creates uncertainty in staff, suppliers and customers unless managed well, and in advance.
Apple spruiker’s 10 steps to success
HE’S the man who introduced the world to Apple. Now Guy Kawasaki has revealed his 10 simple steps for striking it big.
Smart way ahead: Gather the best advice
TOO many prospective business owners work on gut-feel alone. But business intelligence is far more than that. The best business decisions are calculated risks.
Saying yes: Acting in the affirmative
IT’S the most simple of words, but often the most difficult for businesspeople to achieve. “Yes.”
‘I pay bills by selling my used undies’
SHE quit her job after hurting her shoulder. But one woman discovered she could make a quick buck by selling her used underwear to strangers.
How a town saved their pub
IF you want to know what a pub is worth to a small town, wait until it burns down. Then it’s clear the pub was everything.
How to answer the burning question
NO matter if you are a speculative miner or a hi-tech start-up: the No. 1 problem you confront in starting any new commercial venture is “cash burn”.
Simple trick to earn you billions
THIRTY days. Apparently, that’s all it will take to come up with an idea that’ll make you filthy rich.
Tight spot: PM’s dilemma over your pay
TONY Abbott faces the prospect of having to recommend slashing the weekend wages of tens of thousands of Australians ahead of an election.
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