International
New York garment district battling for survival
MICHELLE NICHOLS 5:09pm New York's reputation as a global fashion capital is under threat with the city's once bustling garment district facing extinction, experts say.
Telstra changes welcomed, but questions remain
CHRIS ZAPPONE 12:48pm Consumer advocates and academics have applauded Federal Government plans to reform Telstra but questioned whether the changes will translate into improved customer service for Australians.
Expansion : Smiggle to open in airports
Reform : Stakes raised in franchising saga
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Analysis
The hard sell of Australia's Ashes defeat
MICHAEL BAKER What Ricky Ponting and Harvey Norman have in common,
Trends
Are you effective - or just busy?
DAVID WILSON 1:48pm Our Prime Minister was dubbed '24/7 Kevin' after revealing he sleeps just a few hours a night. But how do you tell the difference between effective and busy?
Enterprise
Why you need to sell the benefits, not the features
1:28pm The language you use to close the sale can make all the difference. Here's why you need to focus on the benefits to your customer, not the features of your product/service.
Rebuilding
Brewery rises from Black Saturday ashes
JAMES SMITH Amber liquid is flowing again at the Hargreaves Hill brewery, six months after it was destroyed by Victoria's worst bush-fires.
How to build a website
JULIA TALEVSKI It pays to educate yourself in the fundamentals of creating a website and learning how to market your operation online.
Features
Business Maxims
Selling your business
MAX NEWNHAM If a business owner wants to produce the maximum amount of cash when they sell their business, they must plan well in advance.
International
Family-run firms ride out global financial storm in Italy
In Italy, family values have helped some luxury businesses steer their way through the global crisis.
Opinion
Should the Federal Government continue its economic stimulus?
JULIANNE DOWLING Do small businesses still need government help, or is it time to take the foot off the accelerator. We ask some leading business operators.
Primary industry
Bringing the boutique to the farm
RICHARD CORNISH Richard Cornish meets four small-scale Victorian farmers who are redefining the hands-on approach.
Small Talk
Enterprise
Why you need to sell the benefits, not the features
1:28pm The language you use to close the sale can make all the difference. Here's why you need to focus on the benefits to your customer, not the features of your product/service.
The Venture
Two minutes to change your world
How to nail a big pitch and hear those magic words: Tell Me More.
