Finance

Business conditions ease, but wages still high: NAB surveyBusiness confidence hit a 12-month low in December 2006, a National Australia Bank…

Now is a good time to sell, for business owners seeking a change; there are plenty of buyers at strong prices. By MIKE PRESTON Small and …

It’s a good time to be selling a retail business: retail is attracting the strongest demand from buyers, closely followed by accommodation…

Doing an IPO? DAVID PERRY tells how to avoid being crucified by the market. “I am thinking of listing on the Australian Stock Exchange b…

Gen X has found a valuable resource in its oldies, who are often rich, retired and bored stiff. Gen X hires baby boomer parents Nick Caple�…

As the entertainment revolution gathers pace, pioneer Quickflix is learning the hard way that it’s tough being first. By TIM TREADGOLD Su…

Is this drought a long-term trend, and therefore the death-knell for many regional businesses? Or is it better to view the big dry as an opp…

The tax office is watching you – and you’ll be surprised where it is getting its information. The Australian Taxation Office is awash …

7 super new benefits for owners of business premises. Possible precede: Ownership of business premises in a self-managed super fund provide…

Australians’ appetite for snacks continues to grow, but tastes are changing towards healthy foods and away from salty snacks. Snack facts:O…