May 23, 2013
Read the latest advice, feature articles and news on Facebook, especially for the business leader.
Sink or swim, web business iSelect prepares to float
The comparison site has dominated the Australian market and is a tasty prospect for stockmarket players. But don’t believe all of the hype you’re reading in the nation’s financial daily.
Pricing Propheteer: Pay-to-browse will succeed… one day
Brisbane company Celiac Supplies charges customers $5 to browse.
Rich Tales: Switzerland’s loss is Singapore’s gain as wealthy turn to Asia
For years, the rich and their money have flocked to Zurich. But not anymore.
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg on what holds women back
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg discusses the challenges leading women face when finding mentors and media portrayals of gender roles in part two of this interview with Adi Ignatius.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg: ‘Now is our time’
Since becoming the chief operating officer of Facebook in 2008, Sheryl Sandberg has become an advocate for women aspiring to leadership positions in business.
The price cut customers hate: Woolworths considers more expensive milk
Two years after supermarkets introduced $1 per litre milk, they are losing the PR battle with dairy farmers. Woolworths is considering a new tactic.
The 15 best apps for a productive day at work
A comprehensive list of tools and apps that can help you at each stage of your working day.
High-powered women and supportive spouses: Who's in charge, and of what?
How do high-powered female executives around the world manage the many demands life throws at them?
Four computer glitches that bought stock markets to a halt
Share trading used to be about paper, telephones and hoarse throats. Today, a mix of human and computer errors can wipe out millions in value in seconds.
How a local company cornered the world toy market
From its relatively small operational headquarters in Bentleigh, Moose Toys now sells to 85 countries. Co-CEO Paul Solomon reveals how the company succeeds.
Facebook’s equity gaffe: How not to shape your staff options plan
Employee share plans are taking hold in public and private companies at home and abroad. But Facebook’s model is a warning.
How the CEOs of the ASX 100 use social media
Four high-profile Australian CEOs are testing the waters in the brave new social world.
Social media’s destroying Alan Jones’ joint
A Facebook group has ramped up the pressure on 2GB's advertisers to pull the pin on Alan Jones' breakfast show, as has an online petition that has attracted 100,829 supporters.
I’ve seen the coffee shop of the future, and it ain’t Starbucks
Take a look at a coffee shop where you can charge your phone, watch HBO, browse the latest best-sellers or listen to your choice of music.
Murdochs slip down media power list
Since its inception, Rupert Murdoch has never been out of The Guardian's media power top 10. But this year the 81-year-old tycoon has been relegated to #11.
Why your strategy needs a strategy
Too many executives are setting strategy that is outdated, or irrelevant to their industries.
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