Julie-anne Sprague

Support service with a smile 24/7

In the third part of WA Business News' outsourcing series Julie-anne Sprague examines the different ways to obtain outside technical support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FEW businesses these days are immune from software and hardware hiccups.

MICE - Fresh WATC plan targets events scene

THE Western Australian Turf Club is aggressively marketing its racecourses as premier outdoor event locations in an effort to attract non-race related functions and exhibitions to the Ascot and Belmont sites.

Freo chamber raises ghost town spectre

THE tourism industry and tourist operators could suffer the consequences of deregulation, according to the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce.

People management one step on path to success

DEVELOPING a business from a backyard operation into a multi-million dollar international success is about good financial, resource, and people management, according to Austal founding executive chairman John Rothwell.

Business gets with the program

THE outsourcing of programming requirements is becoming more common as companies move towards better quality applications and faster, cheaper delivery.

Getting the naming right

THE absence of a name or signage on a restaurant during the first two weeks of business may seem a little unusual but it has proved to be a talking point among Subiaco diners.

It's a tough job, but...

WHEN it comes to a dream job many of us would  like to consider our true calling lies in gastronomy; spending all day doing something considered an extravagance - wine tasting, food critique ... or ice cream connoisseur.

Wine education goes corporate

STRONG demand for wine education programs has prompted the Wine Education Centre to take its wine courses to Perth's boardrooms.

Testing time looms on retail hours

PREMIER Geoff Gallop calls it being held to ransom; the National Competition Council calls it fair play.

Global market for online orders

PERTH-BASED e-commerce solutions provider CLS Global has developed a webbased online ordering system for franchise heavyweight Subway.

Vivid outlook remaining despite Pretzel concern

LOCAL web and brand development company Vivid Interactive and Design has acquired e-business consultancy Expedient Studios.

Millepede on the lookout for local investors

LISTED plastics developer Millepede is on the hunt for a local manufacturing partner to help develop its continuous injection moulding (CIM) technology.

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Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance

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Mergers and Aquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions

Who are the leading hands in the West Australian M&A marketplace

Exporters

LabelValue
Rio Tinto$26.13bn
BHP Billiton Iron Ore$20.48bn
North West Shelf Venture$14.92bn
Gold Corporation$6.82bn
Fortescue Metals Group$6.68bn
Others$22.08bn
FMG
CF 2011
CF Q3 FY12

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