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

home | contact us | advertise 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. News Business groups slam flood levy but economists says economic impact will be minimal Flood levy: What it will cost you and what’s been cut Former rich list member and tourism group chief Brett Pointon hit by collapse of private companies Online sales now 7% of total retail spending, growing at over 10% a year: Report Groves pleads not guilty to criminal charges over ABC Learning Centres collapse Ten Network makes another digital investment in sports community The Roar LinkedIn files for IPO as Amazon, Microsoft report mixed results Melbourne woman jailed over Ponzi scheme Australian’s wealth rises again, but falling debt levels shows why we’re not spending Shares flat despite more Wall Street gains, US credit rating under threat: Economy Roundup THE LIGHTER SIDE: How to get a job: a tutorial Why Gillard’s flood tax is an attempted political con job: Bartholomeusz 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. 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. 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! Trends iPhone App of the Week: 13CABS New iPhone, iPad to come with mobile payment tech Number of internet users reaches two billion Online sales Chris Thomas Video SEO: the new frontier 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. Selling strategies Trent Leyshan Failing on all cylinders Failure builds character and resilience. It sorts the lions from the pack, because when you're failing so are most of your competitors. The Futurist Colin Benjamin Looking beyond the levy 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. Female Entrepreneur Naomi Simson All the education in the world 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. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson The levy we had to have? The Government’s flood levy won’t hurt the economy, but it won’t raise much cash either. Did we really need it? Have a great weekend, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au When you form a partnership, you’re ultimately getting into bed to live and breathe, and work with the same company for at least a few years. You don’t want to it pulled apart or destroyed. You want a shared alignment of vision and culture, which is extremely important. 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 Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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

home | contact us | advertise 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. News Julia Gillard to push ahead with flood levy plan despite Opposition threats to block move Google dumps real estate search on Maps due to poor response Facebook introduces new advertising program based on users’ status updates Australia’s growth to be curbed by skills shortage, rates: Access Economics Property billionaire John Gandel to sell $450 million stake in shopping centre Pace of economic growth slowing, Westpac index reveals: Economy Roundup Casino billionaire Stanley Ho rejects claims family “stole” his fortune Skype delays IPO to give it time to increase revenue and clean up “company” Former Sydney financial adviser charged with fraud Why Julia Gillard’s levy is completely unnecessary: Kohler 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. 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. 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'. Trends Mark Zuckerberg’s own Facebook page hacked Google adds do-not-track to Chrome FaceTime, PhotoBooth spotted in new iOS beta Gen-Y Millionaire Kirsty Dunphey Whale-sized expectations When you've already built a relationship with an organisation it's hard for anyone, except that organisation, to ruin that relationship. Property Investor Michael Yardney Where to invest in property in 2011 Buying an established property with a twist is a great investment strategy in today's market. Internet secrets Craig Reardon Why not DIY your own daily deals? You don’t need to be a web master to cook up some decent results from deals. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson McKeon's message It’s great to see a businessperson named Australian of the Year. It’s even better to see one with such an important message. Coming Up How Spreets founder Dean McEvoy sold his start-up for $40 million. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au If you want to grow a significant investment property portfolio, you will need to own the type of property that outperforms the market averages. 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 Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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