A PERSONAL brand may not be something many of us spend too much time consciously cultivating, but the concept is certainly driving growth in the self-help/management sector of the publishing industry.
THE Brand Agency has cemented itself among the state's leading creatives after two of its key clients filled first and second positions in the 'WA's best brand' category in this year's branding survey.
ARGUABLY the fastest growing segment for the advertising and marketing industries is online branding, as its adoption by business gathers momentum and it becomes more of a key area of branding focus and budgeting.
WHILE rebranding can be difficult when the high costs and long hours associated with doing so are considered, the companies found on this year's list of 'WA's most underperforming brand' may want to examine their options in this regard.
REAFFIRMING the importance of Western Australia's trade relationship with China is sure to be a high priority for Premier Colin Barnett on his relationship-building visit this week.
The Western Australian Trade Opportunities Service is operated by the International Trade Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia.
SEVERAL weeks after leaving paint suppliers out-of-pocket at the completion of a Housing NSW project, Riley Shelley has re-emerged under new ownership to win $1.3 million worth of public school contracts in Western Australia.
THE Urban Development Institute of Australia hopes the state government's funding of a study of Carnaby's black cockatoos is the first step towards a more streamlined planning and approvals process.
WESTERN Power and Verve Energy are shaping for a fight over increases in electricity network charges recommended by the independent market regulator last week.
PART of the third stage of the contentious Pretty Pool development at Port Hedland has been stalled by the environmental watchdog, which ruled it threatened a nesting site for flatback turtles.
Distressed asset sales could become the saviour of many Australian businesses and possibly free up some much needed capital tied up in non-performing bank loans, a financial expert says.
Litigation funder IMF (Australia) has agreed to fund claims by various former clients of Perth stockbroker Todd King against Australian Stockbroking and Advisory Services.
Tourism Western Australia have selected Sydney-based creative agency Host to take control of its advertising account, beating out the only local agency that remained on the short list, 303.
Property developer Port Bouvard has booked a $29 million net loss for the 2009 financial year which includes a more than $30 million asset impairment charge as a result of a weakening property market.
Subiaco-based Liberty Resources has signed an agreement with private company Clean Global Energy to develop an underground coal gasification project in Queensland.
Environment Minister Donna Faragher says key recommendations have emerged from a review of the practice of clearing native vegetation in Western Australia.
Opposition spokesperson Ben Wyatt says the state's finances are in disarray after the latest monthly treasury figures show government expenses had increased by $2 billion.
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BHP Billiton Iron Ore and World Vision have teamed up to form a $5 million partnership to boost care and health activities for pre-school aged children in the east Pilbara.
Shares in nickel miner Mincor Resources closed nearly 20 per cent higher today, driven by a positive quarterly report where higher production and lower cash costs generated a net cash flow of $17.9 million.
Miner Magellan Metals has stressed that its export process of lead carbonate concentrate meets the strictest conditions after a freight train derailed near houses in Fremantle.
