Category Archives: BRL Sep-Oct 2011

Accessing Government Grants – Research & Development Tax Credit

Rick Eardley, Director – Grants Spectrum Australia There’s a new scheme in town … so what do you want first, the good news or the bad news? The new Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit will replace the current R&D … Continue reading

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Get ahead in the Cloud with Telstra’s T-Suite®

Steve Sebbes, Director – Telstra Business Centre Hills/Northern District SaaS (software as a service) is a cloud computing technology that provides instant access to enterprise grade applications for an easy monthly fee.  It means any business can gain the same … Continue reading

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5 Benefits of Online Video

Scott Tyler, Managing Director – Brightblue Marketing Online video accounts for 25% of all Internet traffic.  It is akin to what the Web page was a decade ago — and where Facebook was three years ago. Early adopters are embracing … Continue reading

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Blue Treasure in the Shadow of Kilimanjaro!

By Robert E Cliff F.G.A.A., JP Africa – does anyone think of gemstones when they hear that name, Diamonds yes, but Gemstones?  They should, a continent that provides the world with many truly magnificent gemstones and one that is the … Continue reading

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5 Tips to Help Manage Work Experience into a Work Inspiration!

Stephen Frost, Managing Director – BREED Local Community Partnership Let’s face it; we have all been in this situation.  You’ve agreed to take a work experience student for a week and they are due to arrive any minute. You have … Continue reading

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Drive Change and Improve Performance and Productivity

Dexion is an international organisation, which manufactures and markets a broad range of storage and materials handling products used in both industrial and commercial applications. In 2009, Dexion and TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute (WSI) formed a partnership to … Continue reading

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Insurance Broker V Direct Insurer – Who do I Choose?

Russell Chegwyn, Managing Director – Chegwyn Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd The question of ‘Why Should I Use an Insurance Broker’ is always one that raises plenty of debate depending on which side of the fence you are sitting. One of … Continue reading

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Business Dashboard – What Are Your Gauges Telling You?

Adam Goldstien, Wealth Adviser – Skeggs Goldstien Associates When driving your car, there is a lot of information readily available about the performance of your vehicle. A quick glance at your dashboard will give you information on your speed, distance … Continue reading

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Big Brother Rules

By Angry Anderson Be careful what you say: “Little pigs have big ears”. Mothers still say this to fathers, other mothers and friends as they watch their children at play. Children are like sponges and will and do soak up … Continue reading

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Climate Change Alarmists Target Free Speech

The Hon. Charlie Lynn – Member of the Legislative Council ‘The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance’ according to the motto of the RSL. Many see it as an ageing motto for ageing veterans. More prescient observers would like its meaning … Continue reading

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