Australian entrepreneur jailed in China, Julia Ross eyes off $26 million payday, R&D tax credit delayed again, Wage rises spark inflation fears

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today we look at how the Government's long-awaited R&D tax credit scheme was stalled until at least early next year, look at the Australian entrepreneur who has been detained in China on embezzlement charges, ask where wages (and interest rates) are heading and look at why recruitment veteran Julia Ross is eyeing off a $26 million payday. Plus in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson celebrates a biotech milestone we should all be proud of. For all this and more, head to the home page. News R&D tax credit scheme delayed again as critics call for changes Australian entrepreneur detained in China on embezzlement charges Big union pay rises will put pressure on interest rates, economist warns Julia Ross eyes $26 million payday as battle for recruitment firm to drag on Delays continue to plague NAB customers after technical problems Victorian Premier caught up in collapse of resort on the eve of state election Reserve Bank says rates appropriate but inflation risk remains: Economy Roundup NBN legislation stalled in Senate as telco chiefs attack costings Tech start-ups offered $8 million export boost THE LIGHTER SIDE: Qantas' latest woes Conroy's two tier TV strategy still protects free-to-air moguls: Bartholomeusz How I How I survived when the competition threatened my suppliers Founder of Slim Secrets, Sharon Turin learnt early on the importance of maintaining good relationships with suppliers. BY PATRICK STAFFORD. Exit Strategies Forget the multiple Selling a business is not about valuation, it is all about creating a compelling opportunity for the buyer. BY TOM MCKASKILL. Aunty B Can I ban t-shirts in the office? Ban them from the office? Listen mate. I am appointing you CEO of the Human Race so you could ban t-shirts from the entire Planet Earth. Trends Facebook set to trademark “face” iPhone App of the Week: The Economist Richard Branson to reveal iPad-only magazine Selling Strategies Trent Leyshan The game changer! One of the great things about trying new things and being open to self-learning is you never know where it may lead you. Online sales Chris Thomas Last minute online marketing ideas for Christmas If you haven't got cracking with email marketing – now's the time to start. The Futurist Colin Benjamin Go for growth Planning ahead to get ahead requires smart companies to identify their best growth prospects and identify the compelling case for lenders to give the support for growth prospects. Female Entrepreneur Naomi Simson Finding the right balance of authenticity Social media isn’t about just having a presence, it’s about using the platform to actively engage and talk to consumers. Don’t underestimate the power of a personal response! Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Acrux leads the way The success of Australian biotechnology company Acrux is something all SMEs should celebrate. Have a great weekend, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au The advice I would give is simply that you must focus on what you're able to do and then move on from there. You can't be distracted by difficult issues that crop up. Focus on building relationships with suppliers and then what you are doing in your own business. Sharon Turin, Slim Secrets Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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