Enterprise

  • Private equity eases the pane

    Three longstanding, family-owned glass companies have merged their individual product strengths to meet the growing demand for high performance types of glass while providing staff with a better career path.

  • Right replacement eludes retiring owners

    A clear message emerging from the doom and gloom tales of small business owners who have failed to plan for retirement is that many who want a smooth exit cannot find the right person to take over.

  • Briefs

    Tax compliance driveThe National Institute of Accountants welcomed the Australian Taxation Office's latest compliance program for assisting small businesses to meet their tax obligations

  • Floors with a difference

    Floors and sex might be an odd match, but this is the pitch that one small Brisbane business is using as it attempts to build a franchise network.

  • Free independent advice for small manufacturers

    The federal government's $251 million plan to help small to medium-sized enterprises lift productivity has appointed its first NSW director.

  • Quality should never be compromised

    A lot of recent talk about the deteriorating economy has me concerned that our manufacturing business will not weather the storm and I'm considering reducing the quality of our goods to reduce our overheads

  • Briefs

    BBX adds insurance

RTC model

The US appears to be putting its houses - Fannie and Freddie - in order, writes Glenn Mumford.