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Rudd handouts and other factors have created an unprecedented boost at Harvey Norman.
government grants, trendsCheap wine and too much growth
Big vintages and decreasing exports spell trouble for wine growers.
entrepreneur, import/exportSales & Marketing in Starting your business
Start-up wonders
Do you have what it takes to establish a start-up or franchise? We speak to the industry's success stories.
case studies, coaching/training, entrepreneur, franchisesSmall vintners toast China
As the big players struggle, boutique winemakers are having better luck in Asia, writes Ari Sharp.
business plan, entrepreneur, networkingLifeline for grocery watch website
Consumer group Choice believes it can save the Government's failed GroceryChoice website.
regulatory, trendsTargeting the market
A targeted marketing strategy will still bring results even - or especially - in a downturn.
business planCall to delay costs
Leaders want Kevin Rudd to delay costs of Australia's emission trading scheme and paid maternity leave.
cash flow, securitySales & Marketing in Growing your business
Japan rewards serious players
Australian businesses who make the effort to break into the Japanese market will be rewarded, says a report.
benchmarks, business plan, import/exportWinemaking's new generation
The heirs of prominent Australian wine families prove that reputation and innovation go hand in hand.
case studies, coaching/training, entrepreneurHow to market your way through a downturn
'Clicks and bricks' - an online presence and staying close to your customers - is the way through a downturn, say marketers.
marketingMoney - where does it all go?
A mum, a fashion designer, a uni student and an empty nester keep a diary of their spending for the week.
trends
Sales & Marketing in Managing your business
Who are you and how do you spend?
Nicole Kidman is likely to be Traditional, while Kylie Minogue is very much a Neo... which spending style are you?
cash flow, case studies, trendsBig dreams for furniture business
Great Dane founder Anton Assaad has found a smart way to grow his vintage furniture business.
coaching/training, entrepreneurMarketing the key to survival for small business
Too many businesses sense tough economic times and meekly retreat into their shells, writes Kylie Beaufoy.
business plan, case studies, coaching/training, marketingSurviving the credit bust
Small retailers, don't despair. There are things you can do to ride out the bumpy times, writes Michael Baker.
banks, cash flow, staffTo market, to market
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