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Supply side solution for electricity price rises?

Supply side solution for electricity price rises?

on June 9, 2013, 11:50 pm / in Home

The big jumps in electricity prices have caused perhaps the biggest single community groan in a long time. These much higher prices are causing cost problems throughout the entire economy. The irony is that the suppliers, with some thought and receptiveness to innovation, could also provide at least some of the solutions. Electricity pricing The pricing environment is the key. [...]

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Is regulation really the answer to high electricity prices?

Is regulation really the answer to high electricity prices?

on June 8, 2013, 8:44 am / in Home

The current “blame game” theory about further Australian electricity price rises is that regulation has allowed higher profit margins for suppliers. This may or may not be the case, but there’s a much deeper issue here. If you compare electricity prices as offered to consumers, there’s a serious failure in terms of supply chain economics. The elephant in the room [...]

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Combining Traditional Marketing with SEO

Combining Traditional Marketing with SEO

on June 7, 2013, 9:04 am / in Business

SEO is a very cost effective way of promoting your products and services online. However, it does take time to build up your rankings, so you do need to supplement it with traditional marketing. A coordinated effort between traditional means of marketing and search engine optimisation can be very effective, and can boost your online traffic and sales dramatically.   [...]

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Using Flowers as a Centrepiece

Using Flowers as a Centrepiece

on June 4, 2013, 5:35 am / in Home

If you are seeking a way to liven up your interior spaces without spending a considerable amount of money, consider using flower arrangements. A colourful and fragrant floral arrangement can be used as the centrepiece in a living or dining room area to bring colour and visual appeal, and there is no need to wait for a special occasion. Here [...]

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Should You Move Your Utilities with You?

Should You Move Your Utilities with You?

on June 3, 2013, 9:50 am / in Home

From electricity and cable TV to landline and internet providers, if you’re planning on moving homes there are a lot of new services you need to get up and running quickly. However, sometimes moving your utilities can be more onerous than just starting fresh, especially after all of the effort you have gone through to find the apartment, acquire the [...]

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The Future of Manufacturing

The Future of Manufacturing

on June 3, 2013, 2:59 am / in Home

From small scale production to massive, assembly line initiatives, manufacturing provides the tools and machinery to power the modern world. However, as the last several decades have shown, manufacturing is undergoing a rapid change. New advances in communication and technology, leading to advances such as rapid prototyping and automated factories, have drastically altered how things are put together.   Here [...]

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Listing Your Backup Priorities

Listing Your Backup Priorities

on May 28, 2013, 8:59 am / in Business

Do you have a list of key backup priorities for your office data? It might not be viable or practical to run a daily backup procedure that covers everything stored on your IT system. However, you can still back up your high-priority items every time you run your backup processes. Whether you utilise outsourced IT backup services or have an in-house [...]

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Interior Design Planning for a New Home

Interior Design Planning for a New Home

on May 27, 2013, 3:27 am / in Home

Watching your new home being built is exciting, but decorating and putting your personal touch on your home is even more thrilling! Whether you designed your home from the ground up or used an Australian kit home, you will want to begin planning for the interior design even while the builders are still putting things in place. Here are some [...]

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The Week Before the Wedding

The Week Before the Wedding

on May 20, 2013, 7:20 am / in Home

The Week Before the Wedding After months and months of planning, you’re down to just seven days before your wedding! You’re probably filled with both excitement and worry. After all, you want your day to be perfect. Everything from the flower arrangements to the catering should be perfect. However, you don’t want to worry so much that you feel overwhelmed. [...]

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Converting a Former House into a Cafe

Converting a Former House into a Cafe

on May 20, 2013, 6:35 am / in Home

Converting a Former House into a Café Converting a former house into a café can be cheaper than renting a dedicated retail space if it is done correctly. Purchases such as café chairs must be carefully considered in order to keep expenses as low as possible. Choose the House You Plan to Convert Carefully The best way to keep the [...]

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