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Business failures rose 25 percent for the three months to June to reach their highest rate in 12 months, according to the latest Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) figures.

Roger Woodend blogs about utilising mobile coupons in your small business.

“While mobile coupons do require some investment in IT to enable hassle free issuing and redemption of the coupons; they’re low cost to push out. Redemption rates are incredibly high compared to more traditional coupons; sometimes over 50 percent compared to 0.2 – 2 percent for paper-based.”

Three Cold Rock Ice Creamery stores in Queensland have been placed into administration after being taken to court for breaking their franchise agreements.

Indigenous designers will have the opportunity to enhance their business skills at a free workshop ‘Your supply chain – from manufacturing to funding your business,’ which will be held in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta.

Steve Burraston, former Newcastle Knights CEO, has been announced as the new Strategic Sales Director for Corporate Travel Money (CTM).

MYOB’s Julian Smith looks at using PR to collaborate with the media to ensure your business reputation remains intact.

“Making an announcement, responding to an issue or even telling your tale to the press can be a daunting task, & it’s easy to lose control of the situation…”

Superannuation funds have had a disappointing start to the new financial year, with median growth funds (61 to 80 percent growth assets) falling 1.5 percent in July as a result of weak share markets globally.

Brad Callaughan blogs about creating a point of difference between you and your competitors.

“It could be that you promise to deliver your product or service more quickly than your competitors. If you wish to differentiate your business on this basis then offer a guarantee, to ensure you deliver.”

LivingSocial is leading the daily deals market in unique browsers terms for the second month in a row, according to the latest Nielsen Netview results.

The first Jas My Waffles franchise location has been decided, with residents in the Macarthur region welcoming the franchise’s arrival at the Narellan Town Centre food court.

Businesses are being urged to prepare themselves for a significant overhaul to personal property laws, which will mean businesses supplying goods on credit must record their interest on a new national Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).

Michelle Gamble blogs about nurturing leads and using your database as a powerful marketing tool.

“Save the sales pitch to a small section of the newsletter and only let them know when there is something different happening- for example a new product or when you’re running a special offer.”

The Pisces Group, a decade old financial service and mortgage software company, has had its mortgage service and Newsnet messaging business acquired by Santapau Limited, for an undisclosed sum of money.

Stuart Bennie looks at the retail revolution, and whether it’s happening thanks only to the internet.

“The revolution is far deeper than internet sales. Technology is providing the shopper with a raft of options previously unthinkable.”

Bain Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MYOB Ltd for an undisclosed amount of money, from the consortium led by Archer Capital which acquired the business in February 2009.

The creator of the Swing Gate, which reduces the risk of serious injury to farmers when moving livestock through cattle yards, has won the 2011 Inventor of the Year award.

The Sydney Writers’ Centre is running an intensive half-day seminar for business owners and entrepreneurs keen to learn the skills to write a business book.

Lady Danielle Di-Masi blogs about embracing LinkedIn and enjoying the connections it will deliver to your business.

“LinkedIn is a brilliant way to connect with associates all over the world, not just those that may be in your local business groups. You can connect with like minded entrepreneurs, or people in companies that you wish to work with, speakers or consultants you want to learn more from …”

The Government announced reforms designed to make it easier for people to switch banks overnight, with a Treasury-led working party to ensure the changes are enacted by July 1 2012.

The Do It Yourself (DIY) and home improvement industries are expected to flourish over the next 12 months, with other industries more likely to feel the crunch of limited consumer spending, according to new research by IBISWorld.