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Dairy with a difference
Alexandra Cain How has this farm managed to avoid the current milk price crisis?
"I worked 44 hours straight"

Alexandra Cain Under-resourced and understaffed, too many businesses are exploiting their best asset.
Why aren't Gen Y satisfied?

Louis White They have plenty of power in the workforce but they're still not happy.
The mechanic rip-off rort

Adam Courtenay If your mechanic suggests you need fuel additives, chances are you're being conned.
Why you should pay staff properly

Sylvia Pennington They'll stick around, advocate for your firm and be your best asset when you really need them.
Poaching staff: five facts

Alexandra Cain If you want a gun team you can have one - but there may be consequences.
'Australian Made' campaign strengthened

SPONSORED: Farmers will benefit and shoppers will get a better understanding of where the products they buy are from.
'Made in Australia' is an exporter's dream

Australian businesses that that use the brand have an advantage in overseas markets. This column is produced in partnership with Australian Made.
Does positive thinking fail small business?

Caroline James Don't be positive. Be useful. It's going to get much better results.
Shoe store to close after 135 years

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran The last handmade dance shoe shop in Australia is closing its doors.
How NOT to run a business

Alexandra Cain Is it really OK for personal trainers to compromise the safety of their clients?
From coal face to shop floor

Sylvia Pennington As the resources sector loses steam, FIFO workers are turning to small business.
Kings Cross: don't believe the hype

Alexandra Cain Despite the scare campaign, 71 businesses have opened there since 2014.
Cleaning up after the meth mess

Kate Jones Ice is costing communities dearly, but it's also presenting unique business opportunities for companies willing to clean up the mess.
Using Aussie icons to sell beer and mattresses

Christine D'Mello Drink beer and save the Great Barrier Reef. Get a night's sleep and provide care for a sick koala.
Freelancers are people too

Alexandra Cain Why do people think they can skip basic courtesies when dealing with contractors?
Making dough from doughnuts

Cara Waters Small businesses are jumping on board the craze for doughnuts but are they just the "cupcakes of 2016"?
You want to work here

Alexandra Cain A new breed of club-like work spaces is piquing the interest of Australia's best and brightest.
How to make a world-class game

Alexandra Cain This homegrown entrepreneur has found the secret to app store success.
Apple Watch hasn't killed the watchmakers

Caroline James Traditional watch traders are fighting back against the boom in wearables.
Customise your life

Cara Waters Technology is enabling businesses to offer consumers customised products on a mass scale.
Why aren't we developing Gen Y?

Alexandra Cain They're not lazy, they are smart and talented and they deserve a break.
Beware the Google fraudsters

Alexandra Cain An email promising to get you to the top of search engine results is a scam.
Battle of the burgers

Kate Jones There's a new burger bar on every corner but is there enough business for them all?
How to work zero hours a week

Alexandra Cain This entrepreneur wanted to work just four hours a week. She was able to do a lot better than that and is earning millions.
The death of the video store

Sylvia Pennington What happens when your industry is in terminal decline.