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CREDIT mangers have been advised to constantly monitor their exposure to customers so they can act quickly if problems arise.

FROM humble beginnings in the 1960s, self-made construction baron John Roberts has steered his flagship company, Multiplex, to the pinnacle of the Australian construction industry.

NATIONAL law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth is to follow resources giant Woodside into Perth's newest premium building, Woodside Plaza at 240 St Georges Terrace.

The fourth Great Wine Estates wine auction will be held on November 22. This unique event for the Western Australian community has established itself as an important catalyst for the promotion of Western Australian wine on the local, national and internat

AS the year winds to an end and the summer break beckons, the thoughts of many turn to family and friends and the festive season.

TEN years ago the newly elected Court-Cowan Government received a report from a team headed by CRA's former chief, Sir Roderick Carnegie.

Many people like the idea of being their own boss but not all can follow through and make the dream a reality. Noel Dyson investigates how to set up a successful small business.

THE Brockwell Hospitality Investments/Western Plaza Corporation has granted the proponents of the Raine Square Property Trust a month-long extension to raise the minimum $7.5 mill

THE Australian Shareholders Association's battle against what it sees as inappropriate options packages is not just reserved for monster corporations such as Southcorp.

THE light seems to be shining at the end of the tunnel for the Orbital Engine Corporation.

WITH the Federal Government's Spam Bill 2003 passed in the House of Representatives last week, Western Australian players remain dubious as to whether it will have any real impact on the problem of spam in Australia.

A RESEARCHER from Edith Cowan University has advised business operators to separate their internal web site from their public site to avoid confusion for users, to make finding information easier and to save thousands of dollars in lost time.

COMPETITION in the local travel guide market will hot up with the release next month of a new publication aimed at the State's growing backpacking industry.

MIDLAND Brick has announced the appointment of former account director Peter Renshaw as the company's independent advertising consultant.

NEWS presenter Tina Altieri is on her way back to Perth following her appointment as temporary anchor on current affairs program ‘Today Tonight'.

SHERYL-LEE Moroni has no regrets about her decision 21 years ago to step away from her career as a stenographer and move into the world of adult dance.

FOR those people starting out in small business, buying an existing operation can save a lot of time and money in building up goodwill. But there are some important factors that need to be considered.

THREE years after buying into the established West Perth business, Faces Dances Cards & Gifts, husband and wife team Dean and Paulette Savage have embarked on an expansion drive.

THE Federal Government's revised corporate law reforms have received a cautious welcome from accountants, auditors and company directors.

TRADE payments by Australian industry have fallen to an average of 47 days, the lowest level in four years.

COTTEES brand's Australian owner Cadbury-Schweppes has initiated legal action against O'Connor-based Anchor Foods amid claims of design and trademark infringement.

WHILE State Scene rarely bothers analysing parliamentary answers there's always the chance of an exception arising...

IMPLEMENTING a strategic focus and developing greater relevance to the local ICT industry are the major priorities for new Australian Information Industry Association chairman Geoff Harben.

TALK of interest rate rises is sparking concerns about falling sales and increased operating costs, according to the lates Dun and Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey

COMPETITION in the growing online DVD rental business is set to grow with the entry to the market of a new player in November.

A NOVEL that Edith Cowan University student Danielle Wood wrote for her postgraduate degree in creative writing has earnt her more than a doctorate, which she picked up on Septemb

A PAIR of former used car salesmen who tried their luck in the restaurant game has been responsible for some of Perth's best-known venues.

BY his own admission Warren Mead is not a sophisticated dresser, but he sure knows how to create good looking and profitable restaurants.

SOUTH Perth dining institution Coco's is a shining example of how good management can deliver a crowd favourite for more than a decade.

A LEANING towards perfectionism has served Umberto Tinelli well during his many years in the Perth restaurant scene. He is aware of the smallest aspect of his business and if something is out of place he wants to set it right.

THERE'S no doubt Perth's entertainment culture owes a big thank you to Nic Trimboli and the team at Matilda Bay Brewing Company – just think of venues such as the Sail and Anchor, the Queens Hotel, the Brass Monkey and The Como.

CONSISTENCY and diversification are the secrets to making money in the restaurant business, according to Fraser's Restaurant and Bluewater Grill owner Chris Taylor.