Looking smart with half a billion

Article Abstract:

Evan Thornley and Tracey Ellery, founders of Looksmart, have had an amazing debut into the Rich 200 of 2000 with a combined wealth of almost 585 million Australian dollars, which could have been more if technology shares had not fallen in April 2000. The company was only set up in 1995 in Melbourne and was moved to the US in 1997 to enable it to compete with other internet search engines.

Officials and employees, Finance, Achievements and awards, Internet/Web search services, Search engines, Ellery, Tracey, Thornley, Evan, LookSmart Ltd.

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Smaller banks get their big chance on the Internet

Article Abstract:

Internet banking is creating valuable opportunities for smaller Australian banks. It is possible that Internet technology will challenge the traditional hierarchy among Australian banks.

Banking industry, Australia, Home banking, Home banking services

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Finding and keeping e-commerce execs: Web-savvy managers are so valuable that companies will go to any lengths to retain their services

Article Abstract:

The shortage of e-business leaders in Australia has meant that companies are using a variety of strategies to retain their services.

Recruiting, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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