Opinion

20 Sep 2018

Opinion: The improvement in quality of life and opportunity for all but a few over recent decades shows the true progress towards a more inclusive society.

Mark my words podcast

14 Sep 2018

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Startups, Metronet, Perth Airport, Volt Power, Kreepy Krauly, and BN's special report on gold miners

Don’t delay, make your move

14 Sep 2018

Opinion: Making the step from a trade show to a sale requires pre-planning, and speed is of the essence.

Wesfarmers

Retail ructions amid slowing sales

Tim Treadgold

13 Sep 2018

Opinion: Retailers face ongoing challenges, as sluggish sales square off with pay problems and online competition.

Ausdrill

Private players hold the fort on CEO tenure

11 Sep 2018

Opinion: A look at the length of CEO tenure across the sphere of corporate activity points to some interesting parallels, and other key differences.

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Department of Jobs Tourism Science and Innovation

07 Sep 2018

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the opening of WA’s 7th lithium mine, Perth house prices, a cyber security business backed by John Poynton and ECU, Tourism WA, skills shortages, WA Ballet's Dracula, two notable arts appointments and our special report on fashion – with Jessica Gomes, and WA designers discuss the export market.

McGowan’s federal challenge

Peter Kennedy

07 Sep 2018

Opinion: A federal Labor government would change the political dynamic between Canberra and WA for the better, but all relationships need careful management.

Making engagement emotional

31 Aug 2018

Opinion: Connecting with clients on areas of shared personal interest is worth the effort.

Mark my words podcast

31 Aug 2018

Podcast: Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Northern Star Resources, Terry Agnew, legal issues, RCR Tomlinson, GovNext and our special report on professional services focuses on accountants.

PwC

Tax policy failure a missed opportunity

Matt Mckenzie

30 Aug 2018

Opinion: Riding on a bus in Sydney almost two decades ago, my mother was worried we’d be homeless if the country went into a recession, as many were suggesting could happen after the Howard government introduced the GST.

Wesfarmers

Can’t beat ’em, so join ’em

Tim Treadgold

30 Aug 2018

Opinion: A giant US retailer has embraced online sales and boosted its profit.

Harmony helps find the sweet sales spot

29 Aug 2018

Every sales presentation is different, and must be adapted to meet the customer’s needs.

Mark my words podcast

24 Aug 2018

Podcast: Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Canberra turmoil, John Langoulant, Perth property prices, Santos, nickel’s recovery and our special report – power and energy.

Nahan in the hot seat

Peter Kennedy

24 Aug 2018

Opinion: Despite taking on the unenviable job of opposition leader after a huge election defeat, Mike Nahan is still making his voice heard.

Navitas

A lesson in complacency

23 Aug 2018

Opinion: The government’s newfound interest in attracting foreign students to WA is welcome, but long overdue.

Mark my words podcast

17 Aug 2018

This week Mark My Words covers a broad range of topics including international students, health department corruption, liquor licenses, Ausdrill and Barminco merging, our exclusive report on retail property, and our special projects list.

Energy policy a power failure

Tim Treadgold

16 Aug 2018

Opinion: WA’s interest and those of other states are poorly aligned in terms of national energy policy, and the same is increasingly the case given US trade tensions with China.

Winning play on home turf

15 Aug 2018

Opinion: Home-ground advantage works for sports teams, and it can work for your business, too.

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