Entrepreneur Business: Giant Gold Coast property project in receivership, Government to review trust laws, Domain name prices on the rise, Viocorp gets $5m investment

Dear SmartCompany reader,

Today on SmartComapny we look at the collapse of a giant Gold Coast property project, examine the latest big deals in the domain name market and look at what the Government's review of trust law means for SME trust owners. Plus in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson looks at why December has become the silly season for deals.

And as a special treat for our loyal readers we are very happy to present our special end-of-year eBook, 50 tips from Australia's top SME entrepreneurs. We've collected 50 pieces of advice from entrepreneurs including Edward De Bono, Fred Schebesta, Sue Ismiel and Carolyn Creswell that we know will help make a difference to your business.

For all this and more, head to the home page.

News

How I
How I kicked off my professional blogging career Darren Rowse started blogging in 2002 and has never looked back. BY PATRICK STAFFORD.

Exit Strategies
Increasing sustainable profits Every business broker and professional advisor will tell you that you need to improve profitability if you want to increase the value of your business for sale. BY TOM MCKASKILL.

Aunty B
We are restructuring the business. Help! So your nose is out of joint. Understandable. You feel miffed because you feel your status has been undermined.

Trends

Ms Manners
Danielle Di-Masi What's the etiquette for work Christmas parties? I find it amusing that some etiquette books state that being intoxicated is a sign of a poor upbringing. It must be very exhausting thinking this way!

Online sales
Chris Thomas Facebook marketing and advertising for small business Creating and maintaining a Facebook Fan Page should be considered by even the smallest of businesses.

Female Entrepreneur
Naomi Simson Nine questions on becoming a dream employer Re-establishing trust takes time – often years, but is the essential ingredient to engagement.

The Futurist
Colin Benjamin Fool's gold Smart companies that have failed to plan may find that they will fail in the emerging market.

Entrepreneur Watch
James Thomson Dealcember December has seen a rush of deals the likes of which we haven't seen since the GFC. Acquisitions and exits could be back.

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Gome
Founder / Publisher
SmartCompany.com.au

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Darren Rowse, ProBlogger

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