Riders on the China wave

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China's membership in the World Trade Organization is creating opportunities for small and medium-size Australian businesses to enter the market. Entrepreneurs need to realize that China is a tough, competitive market, and they should be aware of changing regulations and government corruption.

Author: Gome, Amanda
China, Foreign operations, Financial management, Company investment, Investments, Home based businesses

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Patent nonsense

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Small businesses in Australia are finding their Intellectual property impossible to defend and are questioning the value and cost of IP protection. Nine ideas of protecting intellectual property without patenting are listed.

Author: Gome, Amanda
Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Patents & copyrights, Patent Law, Intellectual property

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The hard sell

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Many small businesses in Australia will be put up for sale over the next five years. But all of them may not find buyers. The factors leading to these unfortunate developments are examined.

Author: Gome, Amanda
Acquisitions & mergers, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Analysis, Economic aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Forecasts and trends, Company acquisition/merger, Market trend/market analysis, Business sale

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Subjects list: Australia, Small business, SOHO
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