Top tech gadgets for 2011, Food company collapses, Gym sector fights off increase in music copyright payments, IPO activity hits three-year high

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today on SmartCompany our gun tech reporter Patrick Stafford looks at the top tech gadgets of 2010 and the toys and tools to watch in 2011, while Michael Laurence examines top investment strategies for the next 12 months. Plus, we look at the collapse of a 91-year-old confectionery firm, how the gym sector fought off a 1,500% increase in music copyright charges and in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson examines Clive Palmer’s latest business venture – zeppelins. For all this and more, head to our home page. News Sydney food icon Snow’s Confectionery in administration and up for sale Fitness industry welcomes Federal Court ruling to reject Copyright Tribunal broadcast fee hike Twitter releases lists of top trending topics for 2010 IPO activity hits three-year high Business conditions and confidence still soft, companies battle “multi-speed” economy Insolvencies flat in October, but experts warn it’s just the calm before the post-Christmas storm Commonwealth Bank customers hit with computer glitch, Housing starts fall 13.2%: Economy Roundup Optus accuses Vodafone of misleading advertising in Federal Court Why global markets think tomorrow doesn’t matter: Kohler Top Story The top gadgets for 2010-11 For entrepreneurs obsessed with technology, this is the perfect opportunity to reward yourself with that hot gadget you've been pining over for the last year. BY PATRICK STAFFORD. Wealth Update Money-making share strategies for 2011 Investors face excellent opportunities to make money in 2011, with continuing market volatility presenting openings for cashed-up investors to buy in the dips. BY MICHAEL LAURENCE. Aunty B Is there a nice way to say it isn't Christmas yet? There is a nice way to say everything. Here is how I would say it... Trends Will the iPad really save newspapers? Salesforce to lobby Federal Government Bruce Lakin steps down from ACS Franchise tips and trends Jason Gehrke January 2011 deadlines for two extra franchise inquiries While many businesses owners will be taking time off over the holiday season, franchise sector participants may find themselves preparing submissions to legislate franchising in WA and SA. Entrepreneurship Marcia Griffin The Oprah and Wikileaks phenomenons Oprah and Wikileaks have dominated the media for the last week. So I think it is worth thinking about the power of the internet. Business Tech Talk Paul Wallbank Wikileaks' business lessons The Wikileaks affair illustrates some important truths about business in the digital age. Brand Matters Michel Hogan Your customers are not the enemy Your customers are not trying to screw you, so stop making policies for the minority at the expense of the majority. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Palmer's project takes flight Clive Palmer's crazy plan to revive the zeppelin as a mode of transport has overshadowed his biggest deal yet. Coming Up Corporate governance expert Kate Costello on the dos and don’ts of company boards. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au Markets pass through risk-on and risk-off phases [as investors' levels of worry change], providing some very good opportunities. It is just a case of being disciplined to buy quality stocks on your radar. I see that scenario continuing into 2011. Prasad Patkar, portfolio manager for Platypus Asset Management Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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