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Aussies duel in British rich list

THE wealthiest Australian in Britain is worth $427 million but comes in at number 275 on a UK rich list.

• Kylie: Songbird worth $83.5 million

Ruthless lenders can be your ruin

SMALL business owners on the brink of defaulting need to be careful not to lose the lot if they go belly-up.

Kleenmaid promised profit as sales fell

KLEENMAID was still spruiking franchises in February, claiming stores had a "Profit Guarantee" of $150,000 a year.

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• Ex-worker: Cracks were showing

SMEs not ready for IR changes

MORE than a third of business owners don't understand new industrial relations laws being phased in on July 1.

Companies drop freebies amid crisis

EVEN tea and coffee is being cut from annual meetings as big companies tighten their belts.

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Say yes to your employees

BOSSES in the US are increasingly finding creative ways to reward staff that have been working harder in more trying times.

Scammers are on the rampage

SCAMS targeting small firms are on the rise with up to 300,000 businesses hit each week, says the ACCC.

Prepare for a business loan

AS banks get tougher on business loans, getting your books sorted before you apply is now more important than ever.

Best time to go online

WITH money tight and jobs scarce, experts say now is an opportune time to start an online business.

Ten ways to reduce your accounting fees

PROFESSIONAL accountants are critical to the ongoing success of a business - but their fees can be exorbitant.

Be your best customer

USING your own products will not only improve customer confidence but could also help you iron out any problems along the way.

Mobile restaurant guided by Twitter

A NEW mobile taco service in Los Angeles is using wheels along with social networking to deliver its products.

Inside the mind of the downturn director

CASH and recievables should be the top priority for company directors this downturn, say business leaders.

Young entrepreneurs: harden up Australia

MEET the young entrepreneurs who think the recession is the perfect time to start-up.

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'Now's the time to make millions'

VIRGIN boss says despite the gloomy outlook, the time has never been better to be like him.

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Bush women fear gloomy future

WOMEN running regional businesses are less confident they'll survive the downturn than male owners, a survey has found.

Google's own stimulus package

GOOGLE AdWords is currently offering $75 worth of free advertising for Australian small businesses.

Email management: The seven deadly sins

EMAIL is both a blessing and a curse. We show you the top tips to get the most out of your day and your online chatter.

Businesses already thinking 'recession'

BUSINESS has already decided the economy is in recession, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says.

Six in 10 small firms not on internet

SMALL business owners are missing online opportunities because the majority do not have a website, a business survey says.