Banking reforms welcomed – but not enough focus on business, End-of-year rich list rankings, Bevan Slattery’s NextDC in strong ASX debut

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today on SmartCompany we examine the Government’s banking reform package with a special Q&A, plus we get all the reaction and look at what business owners should be doing in Entrepreneur Watch. We’ve also got the latest on the outlook for the property and retail sectors, plus we look at the ASX debut of Bevan Slattery’s latest venture, NextDC. And don’t miss James Thomson’s special end-of-year rich list rankings. For all this and more, head to our home page. News Industry groups say Government’s banking reform package is a good start, but more work needed Will Wayne Swan’s banking package help SMEs? A SmartCompany Q&A Bevan Slattery's venture NextDC soars on ASX debut Private company accounts of James Packer, Stan Perron and Jack Cowin show billionaires have enjoyed a good year Flood of property listings will put downward price pressure in early 2011 Household goods, imports tipped to benefit from retail recovery in 2011: Access Economics Woolworths to launch Dan Murphy’s online retail site Housing finance up 2.8% in October, Company at centre of NZ coal mine disaster collapses: Economy Roundup THE BIG PICTURE: How the weather became a crucial economic forecasting tool How the banks goaded the Government and got badly stung: Gottliebsen Rich Secrets Australia's 10 richest people As 2010 draws to a close, it's time to take a final look at how Australia's rich rankings are shaping up with a special end-of-year rich top 10. BY JAMES THOMSON. Property Volatility returning to the premium housing markets Prestige property markets are proving to be the weakest sector after recording the highest gains during 2009 and early 2010. BY TIM LAWLESS. Aunty B How do we grow in the next few years? I would like to clone you. And may I tell you why? Well, I will anyway. You are so focused on growth! Trends Microsoft to release wave of patches Google claims over 300,000 Androids activated per day NASA sold computers with sensitive data, report finds Selling Sue Barrett The yin and yang of selling I suggest that we encourage more yin and yang to assist us on our sales journey and encourage more success. Authentic Leadership Dennis Roberts What’s on the gender agenda? In the quest to appoint women into positions of power and leadership, might we ask the question, are we playing the right game? Retail trends Kevin Moore Whose category will creep next? In Australia we have Coles, Woolies, IGA and Aldi offering us food. I wonder if we might see Big W, Target and Kmart moving into this space as time goes by? Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Time to act on banks The Government is set to launch a new campaign to help consumers understand their banking rights and options. SMEs should do the same. Coming Up Our annual look at the top gadgets for business owners. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au Selling must be balanced with the ability to genuinely listen and respond to the subtleties of more complex relationships which involves patience, nurturing, and dealing with ambiguity. Think of the types of conversations you now need to have with your prospective customers where listening, questioning, resolving problems, collaboration, empathy and understanding are encouraged. Sue Barrett, BARRETT Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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