Opinion

The opposition parties in Perth and Canberra are kicking the can down the road on debt, despite the parlous state of their respective budgetary positions.

An economy in transition offers hope for WA to emerge with a broader base.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss shipbuilding, Landcorp/MRA merger, Margaret River Gourmet Escape, AHG, Sirona Capital and WA dynasties.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall talks to Alyka co-founder Zion Ong about current trends in digital marketing.

Waiting for the ‘right time' to take action is just another excuse for not taking the risk to go after what you really want.

China's great environmental clean-up is starting to produce knock-on effects in Western Australia, with none more interesting than the ‘quality clash' in the iron ore sector.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Brownes acquisition and Chinese investment, Richard Goyder, Shell exits Woodside, Stockland's land purchase spree, domgas deal, waste to energy, and CEO remuneration.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss stock market hits highs, renewables privatisation, Perth Stadium, Historic Heart, Perth Festival, and junior miners.

In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss business failures, Hancock's $1 billion profit, UWA's $450 million deal, Pilbara mine camp merger, taxi levy, and commercial constr

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.