Science for sale

Article Abstract:

There is still a significant gap between research and its commercialization in Australia, according to CSIRO Executive Director, Commercial and Finance, John Read. He indicates that one of his first jobs in his new role will be to look at the possibility of using some of CSIRO's funding to establish a pre-seed fund to encourage further research.

author: Gome, Amanda
Officials and employees, Finance, Research, Interview, Read, John, CSIRO

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Maus scampers home with the cheese

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A description is presented of the founding and sale of the business planning software development company Maus Business Systems by Peter Hickey. The influence of GST on the company's poor trading in July and August 2000 is discussed.

author: Gome, Amanda
Software, Behavior, Business planning, Chief executive officers, Hickey, Peter, Maus Business Systems

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Allies and enemies

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Issues are presented concerning the predictions which have been made for the increase in alliances between competitors in the global economy of 2001. The advantages and disadvantages of corporate global alliances are discussed.

author: Gome, Amanda
Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers, Cover Story, International economic relations, Business enterprises

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subjects list: Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
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