How businesses are buying Facebook fan pages, Can the group buying gold rush last? Crackdown on directors over super payments, Special NBN Q&A

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today on SmartCompany we report on Australia’s group buying gold rush. As Patrick Stafford reveals in his fantastic feature, a dozen group buying sites have launched in the last 12 months, and many have attracted funding from big names. But the market is suddenly looking very crowded – is this a bubble that is set to burst? Also, we’ve got Patrick’s great news story on how these sites are buying the rights to Facebook fan pages to bolster their marketing list, a special Q&A on the next steps for the NBN, and in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson backs calls for another inquiry into SME access to finance. Plus don’t miss our latest free eBook, 10 ways to go green and save money. You’ll find a host of easy and quick tips to help save the planet, and your bottom line. For all this and more, head to the home page. News Facebook for sale: Group buying sites buy rights to Facebook fan pages to grow databases Government to crack down on directors that fail to make super payments What happens next with the National Broadband Network? A SmartCompany Q&A Housing affordability improves but rising rates cloud 2011 outlook SMEs tip business conditions to worsen in 2011 as Christmas parties get the chop Government wins support of independent senators for NBN, but Coalition claims long-awaited business case inadequate Transactions and payments delayed as NAB hit by technical problems Hotel chief James Spence wins Entrepreneur of the Year title as cubby house brainwave helps Adelaide firm win green business title Capital expenditure jumps 6.2% in September quarter, UBS sued over alleged Madoff links: Economy Roundup Telstra will pay a big price for Conroy’s NBN victory: Gottliebsen Top Story Will Australia’s Groupon bubble burst? In just 12 short months, more than a dozen new group buying sites have been launched in Australia, all modelled on US group buying pioneer Groupon. But will they last? BY PATRICK STAFFORD. Tax Update Why the ATO is targeting DIY super funds Auditing of self-managed super funds is high on the ATO's agenda. Are you meeting all of the compliance requirements? BY TERRY HAYES. Aunty B Should I look all business-like or should I express myself? When you started your own business you thought you were buying the freedom to be yourself and do it your way. Not so. Trends Research In Motion blocks app from store Acer releases tablet range iOS 4.3, News Corp Daily to both launch next month Facebook Know-how Lara Solomon Do Facebook pages work for B2B businesses? For a B2B business on Facebook think about the whole what's in it for me?, ie. why should they like your page? Islands of Profit Jonathan Byrnes Showing integrity as a leader Employees scrutinise their leader's activities for clues on how to act. From creativity to open-mindedness, and especially integrity. Gen-Y Millionaire Kirsty Dunphey Two signs of a great leader The first sign of a great leader is sharing knowledge. Can you say you're a great leader? Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Business banking fight far from over SME access to finance remains a live issue for many entrepreneurs. We must work harder to find solutions. Coming Up How one entrepreneur survived when the competition threatened her suppliers. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au On a personal basis, there is tremendous value to living a life of integrity, knowing that you have always done right by other people, and that there are many people whose lives are better because they have interacted with you. On an economic basis, people who value their integrity won't do business with others who do not have integrity. People who cut corners find themselves isolated from the mainstream business community, and it is very hard to climb back from this cellar. Jonathan Byrnes, MIT Senior Lecturer Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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