Take time to review your financing arrangements but be prepared to pay for peace of mind. CFO July 2004.
Author: Ed
CFO: So much for competition
Written in 2002 for CFO. Plus ca change… Reform in the energy markets has resulted in upheaval and credit risk, writes Ed Charles
Part 1: A beer (and a fag) with Anthony Bourdain
Photography: Christina Simons Anthony Bourdain sneeks out of Fenix in Richmond, Melbourne, and down the stairs for a crafty fag overlooking the Yarra river. I approach with my photographer from the inside interupting his well-earned break. We are the fifth interview today not to forget the he was the chef directing lunch as well as talking to a packed crowd of fans afterwards. He has one more interview before an appointment with the guys Cicciolina’s on Acland St at five […]
In The Black: Creation theory
So accountants are boring, huh? Creatives and advertising types are so much more interesting and stories about boring accountants are a cliché. Arguably the most creative person in advertising is an accountant. As I said in In The Black a couple of months ago.
CFO: Take your time
Actually the bottom of the property cycle was probablyin 2003 after I wrote this for CFO in late 2002.
CFO: The wireless dream comes true
Sydney and Melbourne have our first two buildings designed for wireless access. From CFO August 2003.
In The Black: Anyone got a fiver?
Rising interest rates and falling property prices could cut loans to SMEs that are attempting to grow. I looked at the borrowing options and how the money lenders measure up … for In The Black.
In The Black: For love not money
With donor dollars drying up the business of being a not-for-profit organisation is tougher than ever. Financial accountability is increasingly demanded of the sector as government, corporate hawks and donors seek to know where the spare change goes. On top of all that, there’s the Charities Bill. I investigatedwhether this proposed Bill will actually gag the sector for In The Black in August 2004.
In The Black: Ramsay’s way
Financial credibility has become a truly global issue. I talked to Ian Ramsay about pushing corporate good behaviour buttons for In the Black.