Opinion

Western Australia's biggest home-grown company, Wesfarmers, is poised to deliver stellar returns to shareholders, or slump alarmingly.

I have received a number of queries regarding to the content of my latest book, the 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling, and thought I'd clarify some of the issues raised.

There is nothing more boring than a conversation about the weather but, in the case of a United Nations climate change report scheduled for release next week, there are significant business factors

Federal Labor’s leadership ballot, which will involve rank-and-file members for the first time, has the capacity to make or break the party – including in Western Australia.

Three Cabinet ministers is a reasonable start for WA, but this state ought to be aiming for more.

Sometimes people want to be inspired to reach a positive goal, so why are there so many fear-based messages out there?

The certainty and stability that business craves from Canberra may not be delivered.

Great leaders don’t just lead by example – they set the standard all others at the business follow.

Progress may be slow at first, but federal tax reform will be high on the Abbott government’s agenda.

Unless some of the smartest people in the financial world are misreading their tea leaves, Australia’s new prime minister, Tony Abbott, has done more than win an election – he’s won the keys to a new era of solid economic growth.

Government-backed schemes to develop renewable power supplies are coming unstuck as the price of traditional energy sources falls.

The words your manager uses, and the actions that follow, provide an insight into the type of leadership they’re offering.

When the Economist Intelligence Unit listed Perth among the world’s top 10 most liveable cities last week, it barely rated a mention.

A coalition win on Saturday will bring added responsibilities for a quartet of WA Liberals, but what it means for Colin Barnett down the track is another matter.

The body charged with national oversight for the NFP sector is gradually winning over critics, but needs support from all states and territories.

Learning from the lessons of the past can help you form ongoing relationships with your customers, leading to more sales.

With Tony Abbott cruising towards The Lodge, it is imperative that he lays out the path forward.

Karri Valley Resort is one of those iconic attractions in Western Australia’s South Sest, or it should be.

Kevin Rudd should have stayed gone when his party pushed him from the PM’s office, so now it’s up to the voters to deliver the message.

Making connections through social media is just the first step. Who knows where it may lead you?

Government failures at James Price Point can teach us many lessons, around long-term planning, due process and adapting to change.

The debate around Liberal leader Tony Abbott’s paid parental leave scheme is another example of how it often takes someone on the wrong side of the political divide to achieve things.

Those who made the initial decision on the solar feed-in tariff should have been more switched on to community sentiment.

A stable society is not served by galloping growth in laws, according to one of the country’s senior judicial figures.

It’s one thing to be liked on social media but another to use the ‘like’ to become more interactive with your customers.

Planning for the inevitable downswing in activity can ensure your business retains its best talent, and keeps them happy.

Events of the past week have shown that governments in Perth and Canberra face an enormous task getting their budgets under control, no matter which party is in power.

Expect costs to rise as falling revenue streams put pressure on the Barnett government’s ability to balance the budget bottom line.

The so-called PNG solution is a band-aid measure designed to sweep the issue of boat people under the carpet.

The federal government has invoked the ‘law of unexpected consequences’ with its new bank levy.

Federal Treasury has again been too optimistic with its latest budget forecast.

The music you listen to can determine your mood and your fate, and can be a great way to connect with your clients.