INNOVATION HUB LAUNCHED
Support for smart tech ideas
By Di Bartok
A HUB of innovation in cutting-edge technology was officially opened at the Parramatta office of KPMG on the same morning that the council launched its Smart City strategy.
FAMILY BUSINESS SURVEY
FBs are optimistic and open to disruption
THE results of the KPMG and Family Business Australia 2015 Family Business Survey have been released.
HOME OF THE $76,000 MATTRESS
How culture shaped Beard dynasty
AH Beard is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of quality mattresses and bedding. As a 5th generation family-owned Australian business, A.H. Beard has built a reputation as the innovators in sleep products.
SYDNEY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Big names headline at Bella Vista
THE Sydney Country Music Festival served up a hot slice of Australia’s finest country music at Bella Vista Farm last week.
INTROVERTS VS EXTROVERTS
What are you in the personality game?
By Di Bartok
SHALL the meek inherit the earth - or at least, control of the boardroom?
COMMUNICATION KEY TO FB SUCCESS
Cliffs glitter in the community
By Di Bartok
THE key to working with the family in business is communication - and not treading on each other’s toes.
EARLY SUCCESS FOR UNIVERSITY REBRAND
Television commercial steals the show
WESTERN Sydney University’s $30 million rebrand has been criticised by some students, but its inspirational launch TV advertisement “went viral”, kicking-off efforts to increase its brand’s global awareness.