Building on momentum

Sometimes the only way to get something done is to do it yourself.

More than social

The best way to manage the legal risks of social media is to implement a comprehensive policy

One minute with: Renee Maher

Renee Maher is a casual pharmacist in Cairns, who previously managed a pharmacy.

Strength in numbers

KPMG is ramping up its health practice hires to meet local demand.

Plan first, build later

Innovation and diversification can be building blocks of success but don’t neglect basic analysis.

Halting the spin

Companies can no longer emphasise underlying profits when they announce financial results.

Lobbying for position

Medical sector peak bodies want to talk to the newly appointed Health Minister Tanya Plibersek about e-health records and mental care.

One minute with : Eddie Sheehy

The chief executive of software company Nuix says law firms could cut e-discovery costs.

Get back to work . . . it’s good for you

Returning to work after sickness has health benefits.

Allan Fels to head mental health body

Professor Allan Fels will head up the first National Mental Health Commission

Director to police health benefit system

Bill Coote has been named permanent director of the Professional Services Review.

The ins and outs of investing

What to advise clients investing in property via self managed super funds.

More than run of the Mills

Melbourne’s Mills Oakley has re-invented itself and its low-cost approach has helped it stand out from the crowd.

Cleaning up helps ride out times of instability

Decontamination work provides a stable source of income for a firm faced with wild revenue fluctuations.

Pitfalls of property

ATO rule changes have seen a rush of SMSFs getting into property, but the same cautions need to be in place as for any investment.

Hospitals need a makeover

John Breguet has strong ideas about how to design hospitals to help patients.

One minute with: David Rivett

David Rivett on the rural doctor shortage, avoiding penny pinching and changes to the job of being a GP.

Coverage on the table

The government is trying to help consumers better understand health insurance and compare policies

Auditors: on a path to extinction in rural Australia?

Long hours, low pay and greater regulation have all led to a radical decline in the number of auditors – and rural areas are particularly hard hit.

Ditch the formalities

Metcash company secretary Greg Watson shares his wisdom the benefits of an internal lawyer.

Still skilled jobs to fill

Can on-the-job training fix the engineering skills crisis.

Two-way traffic

The global financial crisis is driving European architects into overseas markets, including Australia.

Overblown PR-speak serves no one

D'Angelo Fisher | What should have been a simple release highlighting opportunities for payroll staff simply short-changes everyone.

Busy now, busier next year

Engineering companies are already struggling to keep up with work, with big spikes in growth ahead.

Vertical Forest

The Bosco Verticale is a reforestation project that introduces 20,000 square metres of forest into Milan

Evidence points to the internet

US Judge Andrew Peck tells local lawyers they have to get on board with electronic evidence.

COMBINE SKILLS

How audits can be key to growth

Rather than looking at an audit as an annoying regulatory burden, SMEs should view it as a highly valuable exercise.

One minute with: Bernadette McCarthy

Bernadette McCarthy on work life balance, asking for help and getting on top of paperwork

Research teams pass the test

Merck Serono is expanding its presence here, lured by the R&D potential.