Top 10 gadgets from the CES, Brisbane on flood alert after Toowoomba tragedy, Is Australia’s economy spluttering? Business confidence still strong

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today on SmartCompany we have an update on the tragic flood situation in Queensland, we talk to Netregistry’s Larry Bloch about why he’s backing the campaign to drop the GST exemption on goods purchased from overseas, and we look at the top 10 digital threats faced by SMEs in 2011 (Apple users, be warned!). Plus gadget lovers shouldn’t miss our special report on the top 10 gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. For all this and more, head to our home page. News Brisbane on flood alert as 72 still missing after Toowoomba tragedy Netregistry founder Larry Bloch tells – why I’ve joined the Retail Coalition against GST exemptions Is Australia’s economy suddenly spluttering? A SmartCompany Q&A Businesses still bullish about rising profits and sale in first quarter of 2011 despite retail woes Cyber criminals hitting Apple products and exploiting location services among top digital threats to SMEs in 2011 Vodafone data breach highlights importance of data protection in SMEs Apple stock rises as rumours fly over iPad 2, Verizon iPhone Pratt family to take on ATO in $220 million tax fight Job ads rise 2% in December: Economy Roundup Resources will drive the sharemarket – but there is little joy elsewhere: Gottliebsen Top Story Top 10 gadgets from CES 2011 The Consumer Electronics Show is gadget heaven for tech boffins. We unveil the top futuristic pieces for 2011. BY PATRICK STAFFORD. Top Story 10 must-haves for your marketing plan It's vital SMEs put a solid marketing strategy in place and make sure they don't deviate from the plan. BY NINA HENDY. Aunty B I am an appalling morning person. Help! You know who I hate? Those highly annoying people who on waking, leap out of bed, a smile on their dial, fresh as a daisy and chirpy and cheerful. Trends Steve Jobs takes compensation of $US1 Microsoft to fix three vulnerabilities today Facebook says rumours of closure greatly exaggerated People Problems Eve Ash That's our policy Is there a less satisfying response as to why something has happened than 'That's our policy'? Entrepreneurship Marcia Griffin The customer is always right! For years now we have been living in a global business world where retailers and now customers are choosing the products they want from around the world. Business Tech Talk Paul Wallbank The real online business battle Could you be the next Gerry Harvey? Brand Matters Michel Hogan Can you hear me now? In the continued disintegration of Vodafone we find a clear case study about the relationship of brand and operations. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson A flood of despair The daily struggles of entrepreneurs look pretty easy when compared to the tragedy in Toowoomba. Coming Up Top search trends for 2011. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au If you can't honestly say your website is relevant and useful to consumers, then you're fighting an uphill battle. But if you have a genuinely useful, high quality site which users find valuable, then you'll rank well, although it might take awhile. Blogging on your site is one good way to achieve this. Mark Baartse, First Rate Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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