Tax experts query retailers’ plans for offshore web stores; We preview hot gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Show; New home sales' grim outlook

home | contact us | advertise Dear SmartCompany reader, Today on SmartCompany we examine questions raised from tax experts about the big retailers plans to launch online stores overseas to take advantage of GST exemptions, we look at how retailers can take advantage of similar exemptions in other countries and in Entrepreneur Watch, James Thomson wonders whether the big retailers actually want to succeed online. Plus, we examine the outlook for new home sales, the Queensland flood costs and what gadgets will be released at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. For all this and more, head to our home page. News Another answer to the retailers GST complaints – target customers in countries that have their own GST exemptions Tax experts cite risks with local retailers’ overseas website plan and GST campaign continues What to expect from the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show Costs from Queensland floods rise, but economists say disaster will not impact interest rates Plummeting traffic stokes rumours of MySpace job cuts and likely sale New home sales to remain weak during 2011 as interest rate hike remains imminent Building approvals fall 4.2% in November, Service sector contracts: Economy Roundup Startmate unveils $25,000 seed funding winners The ace up Myer’s online sleeve: Bartholomeusz Top Story Australia’s 25 top business blogs While Facebook and Twitter might hog the social media headlines, the humble blog remains a much-loved communication tool for businesses. BY BRAD HOWARTH. Tax Update How to sell your business tax-free CGT small business concessions are limited to businesses with a maximum asset value of $6 million or annual turnover of less than $2 million. BY MICHAEL LAURENCE. Aunty B I am mentally being pulled between two lives. Help! The good news is you are the boss and you run the business, so if you come in later several mornings a week, tough. Trends Internet Explorer no longer most popular European browser VHA establishes network taskforce Amazon launches Windows, Android tablet apps Facebook Know-how Lara Solomon How can I use polls on my Facebook page? A Facebook poll application can add a bit more variety to your page, by giving people a really easy way to engage with you. Profitable growth Julia Bickerstaff Asking the ultimate questions The two questions you have to ask your business if you want 2011 to be different to 2010. Property Investor Michael Yardney Should property investors cool their heals in 2011? As the booming property markets are replaced by a period of slower property price growth, what is an investor supposed to do? IT Systems David Markus With Windows and iPad each almost a year old, what is the verdict? With Windows and iPad each coming up to their 12-month anniversary, we are seeing two strong success stories. Entrepreneur Watch James Thomson Do the big retailers even want to succeed online? For some big retailers, online success could hurt their physical store sales. Coming Up How to build a platform for growth. Best wishes, Amanda Gome Founder / Publisher SmartCompany.com.au A blog is a very personal thing, and if you are not intrinsically motivated to write it, you won't write it. That is why when so many companies set up company blogs they fail, because there is no one person driving it. Julian Cole, marketing and social media blogger Click here for more. FOLLOW US OUR PARTNERS UPCOMING EVENTS

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