jueves, 27 de enero de 2011

Flood levy: what it costs, what’s being cut and what it means for the economy, Former rich list member hit by collapses, Inside Spreets’ $40m deal

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Dear SmartCompany reader,

Today we take a detailed look at the Government’s flood levy proposal – what it will cost you, which Government programs are being cut and how the economy is likely to be affected. Plus, in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson argues we didn’t really need a levy at all. We also look at the collapse of two private companies belonging to a former rich list member and tourism chief, examine LinkedIn’s float proposal and look at some bullish projections for online retail sales.

For all this and more, head to our home page.

How I
How I sold my start-up for $40 million
The group-buying industry has exploded over the past year, and a small group of entrepreneurs control the Aussie market – Spreets' Dean McEvoy is one of them. BY PATRICK STAFFORD.
Spreets sells for $40 million

Exit Strategies
Identifying strategic value
Very few entrepreneurs can set out a formal methodology for identifying which firms lend themselves to strategic sales. Here's some help. BY TOM MCKASKILL.
Identifying Strategic Value

Aunty B
My application for a government grant was rejected. Now what?
And your question is? Look. You got a kick up the bum, which is always exciting, and now you know just how exciting kicks and bums can be!
Aunty B

Online sales
Chris Thomas
Google TV is the next frontier in online video; and it's now more important than ever to create a Video Sitemap if you host video content on your website.
Chris Thomas

Selling strategies
Trent Leyshan
Failure builds character and resilience. It sorts the lions from the pack, because when you're failing so are most of your competitors.
Trent Leyshan

The Futurist
Colin Benjamin
Every smart business needs to look beyond the trivia of the levy/tax debate we don't need to have and focus upon making the most of the economic recovery and flood reconstruction process.
Colin Benjamin

Female Entrepreneur
Naomi Simson
How do we create truly family-friendly workplaces? It's important to recognise that it's not simply a women's issue, it's a community issue and one that need structural economic reform.
Naomi Simson

Entrepreneur Watch
James Thomson
The Government’s flood levy won’t hurt the economy, but it won’t raise much cash either. Did we really need it?
James Thomson


Have a great weekend,

Amanda Gome
Founder / Publisher
SmartCompany.com.au



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It’s a bit like raising money. The analogy I use is like dating – you don’t want to be desperate and ask everyone you can see. You need to be the coy attractive person in the corner doing your own thing.

Dean McEvoy, Spreets

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miércoles, 26 de enero de 2011

Government set to introduce flood levy, Special housing market Q&A, Google dumps real estate ads, Billionaire’s bizarre family drama

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Dear SmartCompany reader,

Today on SmartCompany we look at the Government’s plans to introduce a flood levy to help meet reconstruction costs, ask why Google has pulled out of the real estate game, and examine one of the most bizarre and dramatic family feuds in the billionaire world. Plus we’ve got a special property Q&A and in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson looks at the important message from our new Australian of the Year.

For all this and more, head to our home page.

Property
Where is the housing market heading in 2011?
Twelve months ago, Australia's housing sector was steaming along. Now it's a very different story. Just where is our property market heading? BY JAMES THOMSON.
Housing Market - 2011

Tax Update
Self-managed super funds on notice
While SMSF give fund owners increased control over what happens to their super, there are a myriad of laws and regulations to comply with. BY TERRY HAYES.
Self-managed super funds

Aunty B
We just lost a major supplier. Help!
You what? You rang up a client and gave them an earful? Are you nuts? You can't even blame 'end of year burnout'.
Aunty B

Gen-Y Millionaire
Kirsty Dunphey
When you've already built a relationship with an organisation it's hard for anyone, except that organisation, to ruin that relationship.
Kirsty Dunphey

Property Investor
Michael Yardney
Buying an established property with a twist is a great investment strategy in today's market.
Michael Yardney

Internet secrets
Craig Reardon
You don’t need to be a web master to cook up some decent results from deals.
Craig Reardon

Entrepreneur Watch
James Thomson
It’s great to see a businessperson named Australian of the Year. It’s even better to see one with such an important message.
James Thomson


Coming Up

How Spreets founder Dean McEvoy sold his start-up for $40 million.

Best wishes,
Amanda Gome
Founder / Publisher
SmartCompany.com.au

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By the way... this is not hard to do. Buying an established property "with a twist" is a great strategy in today's market.

What do I mean by "with a twist"?

One with some scarcity or one that you can add value to through renovation, or a property with a hidden opportunity that others have missed.

Michael Yardney, Metropole Property Investment Strategists

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