Opinion

SMALL business owners overwhelmingly cite cash flow as their number one concern; many are regularly caught unaware by cash flow shortages, a situation that severely restricts their ability to grow

WA's experience with energy reform suggests the current system has failed to deliver the stated goal of a competitive market.

It’s been a long time between drinks for the Australian wine industry, but if indications in Europe and China are translated into action then local vineyards could start an overdue recovery after y

The Liberal Party has been caught flat-footed by federal Labor’s move to deregulate the wheat industry.

WA wheat growers don’t want a regulated market, so why should potato growers be any different?

Investments based on greed and double dipping into the social welfare pool came a cropper due to circumstances beyond their control.

Projects like Perth Arena and Elizabeth Quay dominate debate over the city’s development but an innovative event held last weekend showcased a lot more.

Many in the business community are beginning to question the Liberals’ true commitment to the principles of private enterprise and competition.

AS a collector of sports memorabilia, I’m on a bunch of mailing lists. Most of the offers I get are for items I can buy almost anywhere - except for the offers from Steiner Sports.

MARISSA Levin more than doubled her revenues at Information Experts during the past three years, and she’s the first to tell you she couldn’t have done it alone.

Western Australia’s high cost economy has produced a nasty surprise for the local building industry.

Volatile royalty revenues and tightening budgetary conditions across the board pose a headache for the government.

How we view ‘productivity’ may need to change in an increasingly uncertain economic climate.

The cost of electricity from renewable sources is becoming clearer.

Whether it’s tax policy in Canberra, energy policy in Perth or this week’s hot topic, Asian engagement, we suffer from an increasingly wide disconnect between strategy and policy in key areas.

‘Fat cat’ wage hikes expose a lack of accountability and political will.

WHEN renowned entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, “All the information you need to succeed already exists, the problem is you haven’t exposed yourself to it,” it was one of

THERE has never been a better time to review your current personal lending requirements. Interest rates are on the move downwards, and now is a good opportunity to assess your rate.

Too big to fail. Too big to succeed.

Self-funded retirees, who don’t subscribe to the theory of staying fully invested in the market, may find comfort in the views of Felix Stephens, head of strategy and research at Advance Asset Mana

Despite voter dissatisfaction in the western suburbs and cost-of-living pressures statewide, Colin Barnett and his government remain on track for re-election.

WA beer drinkers may be better served if the Japanese owners sold the ailing brand to local investors.

Australian consumers are resisting the temptation to get out and spend.

The CCI and other business groups have given the state and federal governments a clear agenda for future policy reform.

Mark McGowan needs some positivity training, if recent comments are indicative of the mood inside Labor.

DECISIONS - either by you, your coworker, your boss, your family members or your customer - drive your success, your lifestyle, and your attitude.

UNCERTAINTY is difficult to define and near on impossible to measure, yet it remains a real problem in today’s business environment.

How many companies can vouch for the ethics of every business in their global supply chain? A new campaign will require many smaller businesses to do just that.

A small ceremony in South Korea last week will eventually lead to a big debate in Australia about who benefits most from resource development in this country; Australians or foreigners.

Strange things are happening in the Perth western suburbs as the state election edges closer.

Now more than ever, holidaymakers can have a whale of a time on Rotto.

A mining industry stalwart is back in the game with a metal he knows well.