NBN business plan unveiled; Best & Worst from Australia's rich; Wake up call for Gerry Harvey; Union warns on paid parental leave

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Retail giant Gerry Harvey has said the new Productivity Commission inquiry into the online retail sector will help recover lost GST. But as I explain in Boss Lady today, this excuse is just a distraction from the fact large retailers have been too slow to innovate - and now it may be too late. Also today, the Government has just released the NBN business plan (and we'll keep you updated throughout the day), while a major union warns the government's paid parental leave scheme needs some last-minute reform. For all this and more, head to our home page. News BREAKING NEWS: Government releases NBN business plan, revenue forecast at $5.8 billion in 2021 Small business welcomes Productivity Commission into retail sector, but warns industry giants don’t speak for all Sales fall for 12th consecutive month but retailers given some hope for Christmas THE WEEK AHEAD: Where will interest rates move in 2011? Union claims inconsistencies in paid parental leave, but employers say paymaster obligations more pressing concern Auctions market finishes 2010 with a fizzle as experts predict more private sales in new year Government proposes remuneration reform, Santos shares rise on Gladstone project approval: Economy Roundup Employees prepared to jump ship over bad managers China's waning appetite for inflation: Maley Rich Secrets The best & the worst of 2010 From mystery rich list contenders and shock investments to bizarre plans and our entrepreneur of the year, we've got the best and worst of the rich. BY JAMES THOMSON. Property The great property halt 2010 was a year of contrast for Australia's residential property markets, with capital growth grinding to a halt on the back of 17 months of consecutive gains. BY TIM LAWLESS. Aunty B I've committed the ultimate Christmas party faux pas! Help! So what? Hold your head high and move on! It will be last year's news after Christmas. Trends iTunes now controls 66% of digital music market Microsoft Bing gains on Google Facebook launches facial recognition technology Selling Sue Barrett A time for reflection and renewal To mark our 16th year in business, here are 16 key lessons we have learnt since the business began. Authentic Leadership Dennis Roberts How do you become a better leader? Being an effective leader will help you reach your goals quicker than anything else you may choose. Retail trends Kevin Moore The etiquette of Christmas shopping Even in the frenzy and passion of the final week before Christmas and the Boxing Day/New Year sales, shopper etiquette is still required. Boss Lady Amanda Gome The billionaires' detraction tactics Why the furore over online retail by our country's billionaires? Could be diversion tactics. Coming Up The best and worst of business in 2010. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au To be a good leader, build rapport with people. Learn how to actively listen and refrain from solving the world's problems. One wise scribe referred to this move as 'resigning his position as captain of the universe'. Try to make yourself available, be easy to approach and be open minded. Dennis Roberts, executive coach Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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