Opinion

OPINION: Skewed voter representation and the often-obstructionist outcome that follows has some eyeing changes to the WA Legislative Council.

OPINION: Lithium and gold are among the minerals proving there’s life for resources outside the north-west.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall, Matt Mckenzie and Tori Wilson discuss house prices, Tianqi, the sale of Henderson-based Silver Yacht, the latest in the Perth lord mayor saga, recent women in business awards, and health care.

OPINION: Sales activity grew over the week, with Reiwa members reporting an increase in weekly sales to 627.

OPINION: Becoming known is a key step on the pathway to sales success.

OPINION: With one eye on re-election and afraid of making tough calls, politicians have ignored a number of crises that will profoundly affect their constituents.

OPINION: It will be every state for itself when the Productivity Commission’s report into the GST distribution is released in January.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss housing affordability, privatisation and infrastructure, mining projects, distilleries, Black Monday anniversary and our special report on ICT looking at cloud computing, big data and internet of things.

OPINION: It has been three decades since I lost my first job, almost before I had started it, as the implications of the Black Monday stock market crash became clear to my employer.

OPINION: There has been a quiet revolution going on in the way businesses operate, thanks to something you may not have even heard of yet – chatbots.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer, Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Rod Jones, Feral Brewing, state finances, Tronox and WA exporters.

OPINION: Sales activity experienced an expansion over the week, with Reiwa members reporting an increase in weekly sales to 596.

OPINION: Being serious is a way of life – deliver on your promises, be committed, organised and serve your customers well.

OPINION: With a touch of irony, the central bank governor fires a warning shot in mortgage-stressed WA that rates will rise.

OPINION: The island clearly has some work to do to get service standards right for this emerging and important group of travellers.

OPINION: It is vital for the WA government to stick with its budget repair plans despite breaking an election commitment on pay rises.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss property and construction, wave power, gold tax, WA's big dealmakers, and the latest Perth deal trends - edtech and Japanese investment.

OPINION: Sales activity experienced an expansion over the week, with Reiwa members reporting an increase in weekly sales to 582.

OPINION: Cloud computing has helped startups embrace software subscription as a business option to boost cash flow and control costs.

OPINION: If you've never heard of an ICO, or Initial Coin Offering, then you’re not alone. The first one to take place in Australia was only announced a few weeks ago.

Sales activity experienced a contraction over the week with REIWA members reporting a decrease in weekly sales to 488.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer, Matt Mckenzie and Katie McDonald discuss the GST debate, Kerry Stokes and gas sector deals, WA's resource sector outlook, local content on big projects, population growth and residential builders.

There is no ‘fastest’ way to close a sale, but there is a strategy to earn it.

OPINION: The government’s budgetary outlook is in stark contrast to the prevailing trend on the Business News BN30 stock market index.

OPINION: Value to the community is not always about maximising price

OPINION: Labor will need to compromise if its budget plans are to pass the parliament, and a push for upper house reform may not be out of the question.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Perth house prices, CBD developments, charity funding and Lotterywest, Perth Stadium and the gold sector.

OPINION: Sales activity experienced an expansion over the week, with Reiwa members reporting an increase in weekly sales to 583.

OPINION: While the dollar amounts are small, the recent state budget contained some positive news for startups and the tech sector.

OPINION: Before you receive loyalty from your customers, you’ll need to show some within your own workplace.

OPINION: As technology increasingly cuts out the middleman, the WA government’s investment in facilities at Perth Airport may have short-lived benefits.

OPINION: The lack of national oversight of home construction activity puts small investors in a vulnerable position.