Head start

Article Abstract:

The entrepreneurial journey of Melbourne entrepreneur Angel Philip Weiman is illustrated. Weiman made his money by building strong foundations to several businesses in the 1980s and 1990s, including HiSoft Computers, which grew to $225 million in revenue by 1989 when he and his partners sold out and CTS Travel.

United States, Electronic computers, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Vocational guidance, Weiman, Angel Philip

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Not always too good to refuse

Article Abstract:

Owners of family businesses are starting to court larger companies in their industries in the hope of a trade-sale. In 1997, 42 percent of families running a private family business planned to sell within 10 years and nearly 60 percent of family businesses chief executives wanted to retire within that time.

Family-owned business enterprises, Family-owned businesses, Family corporations

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End of the road

Article Abstract:

The reasons for the downfall of truck companies in Australia, such as increasing fuel rates, long distance travel, competition from railways, severe competition among truck operators etc., have been described.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Commodity & service prices, PETROLEUM AND COAL PRODUCTS, Petroleum, Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, Petroleum & Energy Products, Truck and bus bodies, Truck industry, Competition (Economics), Prices and rates, Influence, Company pricing policy

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