Entrepreneur Business: Brisbane starts flood clean-up efforts, Rental growth stalls but outlook for property investors improving, Why apps could be a new frontier in search

Dear SmartCompany reader,

Today on SmartCompany we look at new data from the property markets which shows rental price growth has stalled despite housing shortage fears, we examine the latest iPad rumours and bring you an update on Queensland’s big clean up. In Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson questions whether staying in budget deficit due to flood relief efforts is really such a big problem, while web expert Chris Thomas says apps might be the next frontier in the world of search.

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News

Exit Strategies
Finding financial buyers There are two major types of acquisitions: strategic and financial. Know who you're targetting as a buyer. BY TOM MCKASKILL.

How I
How I use an office nanny to motivate staff Carman's Fine Foods founder Carolyn Creswell uses some interesting ways to keep her staff happy and motivated. BY PATRICK STAFFORD.

Aunty B
Will I breach the Privacy Act by producing bitchy emails? It is not your job to come to work, spy on people's emails and then pick fights with your fellow employees.

Trends

Online sales
Chris Thomas Is it time to start thinking apps? A dramatic shift in the search landscape could very well be afoot.

Selling strategies
Trent Leyshan What’s the big idea? The foundations of your business should be built on things that don't change. Things like speedy service, friendly staff and a personal touch.

Female Entrepreneur
Naomi Simson So what if we can’t have it all? I'm regularly asked the question, How do you do it all? My response is: Who said I fit it all in?

The Futurist
Colin Benjamin Put out the welcome mat This will be the year for smart companies to put out their welcome mat to venture capitalists, lending officers and family friends who want to invest in speculative growth.

Entrepreneur Watch
James Thomson Bogus budget worries Concerns about whether the Queensland floods could keep the federal budget in surplus have been overdone.

Have a great weekend,

Amanda Gome
Founder / Publisher
SmartCompany.com.au

People think they can get their pound of flesh by how hard they work staff, but productivity is all about keeping people motivated and happy. You can create greater long-term productivity and dedication to your business if you have people who love working there.

Carolyn Creswell, Carman's Fine Foods

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