Souvlaki Hut chain rescued, 10 investment trends the rich will follow in 2011, Myer and Harvey Norman consider offshore websites to sell GST-free

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today we’ve got breaking news on Souvlaki Hut’s quick rescue from administration, concerns about rising levels of industrial unrest heading into the Christmas period and a look at which state has the best personal liability regime for company directors. Plus, as Myer and Harvey Norman consider setting up websites in China to compete with overseas retailers, James Thomson wonders in Entrepreneur Watch whether their sudden interest in online is too little, too late. For all this and more, head to our home page. News Former Video Ezy chief executive Daryl McCormack buys collapsed Souvlaki Hut franchise chain Myer and Harvey Norman to investigate setting up Chinese websites to sell GST-free Krispy Kreme out of administration, directors back in control Company directors face excessive personal liability burden in most states: Report Property sales will slow over summer as buyers are forced to become more realistic: Expert Strike action threatens Christmas trading as calls grow for review of workplace laws Groupon rejects Google takeover, will consider an IPO in 2011 Job ads rise 2.9% during November, Inflation gauge heads higher: Economy Roundup China attacked Google over anti-censorship moves, WikiLeaks cables claim THE BIG PICTURE: Inside our patchy economy Why it’s time to look at quotas for female directors: Kohler Rich Secrets 10 key investment themes of the wealthy For many of the world's billionaires, 2010 has been another difficult year. But 2011 should bring fresh hope and new ways to make money. BY JAMES THOMSON. Property Property listings eclipse GFC levels Throughout spring the number of properties advertised for sale has been mounting as sales volumes fall and buyers are spoilt for choice. By TIM LAWLESS. Aunty B I'm starting to freak out over Christmas. Help! There is one simple answer to all this. You are going to sit down and write yourself a list with only four points. Trends Skype moving products to web browsers Motorola to launch new streaming technology Apple patents 3D broadcast technology Selling Sue Barrett Why hiring or keeping the 600-pound sales gorilla is a mistake For many years the legend of the 600-pound sales gorilla or Alpha sales superstar has been strutting the hallways and boardrooms of businesses. Retail trends Kevin Moore The power of the individual No matter what is happening in a macro sense, what I do in my business, my suburb, my street or my store is what really matters. Authentic Leadership Dennis Roberts Ready, set, go: coaching the entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are some of the most challenging yet rewarding clients a professional coach may attract. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Anger comes too late Warnings from Myer and Gerry Harvey that they may set up a website in China to sell back into Australia show they are being stung by the power of online retail. Coming Up Why the new parental laws could be costly and complex for some employers. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au Entrepreneurs move fast. They subject themselves to risks and make frequent decisions. They do not and cannot know everything. They place a premium value on astute professional advisors who can give them considered opinion proactively and foresee scenarios or risk exposure they cannot. Dennis Roberts, executive coach/business mentor Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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