Blueprint for better ideas

Article Abstract:

The recommendations of a report, entitled Chance to Change, produced by Australia's chief scientist and head of technology at Rio Tinto, Dr Robin Batterham, recommending a framework to commercialize ideas, are discussed.

Australia, Political aspects, Research, Diffusion of innovations

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Buy out the boss

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the lack of popularity of management buyouts in Australia. The immaturity of the venture-capital market and the unwillingness of banks to lend against cashflow predictions are discussed.

Finance, Venture capital, Management buyouts

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Walker and Williams set out for new territory: two of the big men of Melbourne business are going their own ways, in their own style

Article Abstract:

Property developers Ron Walker and Lloyd Williams, based in Melbourne, Australia, are profiled. They have a number of separate business ventures underway, but feel that they could work together again in the future.

Real estate developers, Biography, Walker, Ron, Williams, Lloyd

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