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Perth SMEs love their accountant

A survey of SMEs revealed that almost one in seven (15%) business leaders don't take advice from anyone - with Western Australian-based operators being the most willing to seek advice from an accountant.

Teach your children well - Crosby Stills and Nash

We often take for granted the success of the Packer and Murdoch and other high profile peoples" offspring............. seems there is truth in the saying that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

Google to crack down on the misuse of its trademarked name

DailyTech reported last month that Google was concerned over the use of its trademarked name in reference to general internet search. This concern was expressed after the word "google" popped up in the 11th edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary.…

Unknown buyer, Coles Myer in oz’s biggest buyout talks

Coles Myer Ltd has been approached by a potential buyer, in what would be Australia’s biggest takeover. Shares of the nation's second-largest retailer climbed to a record, valuing it at A$15.9 billion ($12.2 billion). “The board will consider a…

Consternation at APT as Alinta ups stake

ALINTA has doubled its stake in Australian Pipeline Trust to 8.14 percent, picking up a further 4 per cent of the pipeline operator's units on the market in a move that infuriated the target. Alinta picked up shares at up to $5 apiece yesterday,…

Wesfarmers faces gloomy outlook

WESFARMERS faces an uncertain outlook and lower profits as its two chief earners — coal sales and the Bunnings retail chain — will be hit by respectively lower prices and modest growth.

Management Grab

In fast-growing China, multinationals are scrambling to attract and retain smart, bilingual executives. Here's how GE does it

US expansion puts Austal in fast lane

PERTH-based shipbuilder Austal is awaiting news of its second US Navy contract -- a $300 million deal to construct the Littoral Combat vessel in partnership with US defence contractor General Dynamics.

Australian stocks firmer at noon

The Australian sharemarket was firmer at noon today as the local bourse shrugged off a weaker offshore lead and found strength in solid reporting results.

Founder of the Rusty Brand Sheds Surf Wear for Surfboards

Rusty owner sells rights to his surfwear, but plans to continie with surfboards ... then goes surfing.

Australia's AWB to resume talks with Iraq

Australia's disgraced monopoly wheat export company, AWB Ltd., will resume talks with the Iraqi Grain Board this week over suspended wheat sales, its chairman said Tuesday.

Trade gap shrinks in Australia

Australia's trade deficit shrank sharply to 722 million Australian dollars in June as exports of metal ores recovered from supply disruptions, reviving hopes for a lasting improvement in the country's export performance.

Transerv re-admitted to ASX

West Perth-based freight vehicle maintenance company Transerv Australia Ltd has been re-admitted to the official list of the ASX after going into administration in January this year.

Viral videos getting marketers attention

It was one video out of tens of thousands posted every day on free video sites on the Internet — one video by 17-year-old Melody Oliveria, in which she decided to show off the special effects on her Logitech webcam. That's how CBS News corresponden…