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Focuses on the stock market performance of Australian Provincial Newspapers, a diversified media group. Selling pressure on the issue of paper cost; Profit rise; APN's creation of the second-largest radio network in Australia; Prospects for solid results in 1995.

Reports that the Indian hemp, a member of the cannabis family, is being investigated for possible commercial development in western Australia. Alternative source of fiber for textiles, paper and rope; potential useful crop for farmers in the state's southwest.

Reports on plans to extend mutual recognition of regulations to the Australian-New Zealand trade sector. Reduction of trans-Tasman regulatory barriers; Discussion paper presented to the April 1995 meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG); Implications; Expectations.

Features Canon's FAX-B340 plain paper bubble-jet fax. Benefits; Functions; Printing capability.

Features Tektronix's Phaser 140, a plain paper color printer for the office. Features; Capabilities and uses; Price.

The article discusses Supply Clusters, a business started by Ian Cook in 1995. It states that Supply Clusters arranges corporate group purchases of vital office supplies from different suppliers as a means of reducing costs. It reports that the idea came to Cook when he discovered his company's procurement team was inefficient, and as of April 2011, he has eight representatives who provide quality products from eighty suppliers, on whom his reputation depends. Instead of commissions from suppliers, Cook's profits come from annual membership fees.

The article reports on Australian and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ) withdrawal as lead banker of a consortium raising $2 billion for Gunns' proposed pulp mill in northern Tasmania. According to the article, the $2 billion required for the project equates to 160 percent of Gunn's market capitalization.

Examines the factors that contribute to the growth of Australian office products group Corporate Express. Customer service incentive program; Training programs for CE salesforce; Financial performance; Projected growth in 2004; Acquisition strategy; Delivery efficiency; Warehousing systems; Organic growth.

Provides a sampling of home office equipment from various manufacturers. Hewlett-Packard's Pavillion T240A personal computer; Microsoft Office small-business edition 2003; Canon ImageCLASS MPC200 multifunction device; Philips DesXcape 150DM smart display.

Focuses on Australia-based office supplies distributor Corporate Express' electronic commerce operations as of April 14, 2000. Company background; Features of the company's online distribution business.

Presents information and photographs of suggestions for 1998 Father's Day gifts in Australia. J.A. Stokes shoes; Soho Organizer from Filofax; Sterling silver legacy fountain pen from Sheaffer; Belt from Polo Ralph Lauren; Scarf from Hugo Boss; Mobile phone by Mobiltel; Watch by Longines; Malibou stainless steel watch from Baume & Mercier; Sterling silver cufflinks from Alfred Dunhill; Other items.

Focuses on Andreas von Faber-Castell's efforts to transform the ailing A.W. Faber-Castell Australia into a competitive maker and exporter of highlighter pens and markers. Loss of the Corporate Express contract to Schwan; Faber-Castell's decision to stay in Australia; Worldwide restructuring of the German-based company; Investment to revamp the company's Smithfield production plant.

Focuses on Officeworks in Australia, a number of stores launched by Coles Myer which sells office products in a barn-like environment. Comments from Stephen Goddard, managing director; Value of sales in the six months ending January 28, 1996; Cost of each store; Who the Officeworks stores are aimed at; How the stores do their marketing; Difficulty in finding suitable sites for the stores.

The article presents some office supplies and equipment that are expected to be obsolete in the next five years, which include tape recorders, facsimile machines, and the Rolodex.

An interview with Anton Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, chairman of the German family-owned Faber-Castell that gained fame from making pencils, is presented. Faber-Castell credits the company's longevity to its product development, its visionary approach to business, and a rejection of nepotism. It describes how the company was forced to evolve several times, an example of which is when the invention of the calculator in the early 70s removed 25% of its revenue from its slide rule sales.

The article lists the emerging stationery suppliers in Australia for August 2011, which includes ACCO Australia, Australian Stationery Supplies and Complete Office Supplies.

The article presents a case study on how De Jour Sanitary Products founder Katrina Allen succeeded with her tampon business. Allen attributes her decision to leave her job as a graphic designer and the creative director at advertising agency M&C Saatchi to being fed up with the bright, floral designs of most sanitary products. She later hired a graphic designer to create three business concepts. Allen also gives credit to her bookkeeper Danielle Speck, who has work with her for 12 years, for playing a vital role in their business success.

The article discusses the advantages of using a group buying vendor for various corporate supplies, citing the 100,000 dollar savings achieved by Baltimore Aircoil in 2010, according to Vicki Davidson, the company's purchasing officer.

The article profiles Kristina Karlsson, founder and creative director of stationery seller kikki.K. According to the author, Karlsson opened her first store in Melbourne, Victoria in 2001 and in 2006, opened a store in New Zealand. In 2009, Karlsson opened a store in Singapore, located in the ION Orchard shopping mall. Karlsson and kikki.K general manager Paul Lacy had been looking at Singapore for about five years and has had talks with other Asian entrepreneurs.

The article focuses on the innovation and expansion of the printer cartridge recycling and refilling franchise Cartridge World after experiencing decreased revenue. Cartridge World chairman and Wolseley Private Equity managing director Peter Hasko says that the focus of the company is to improve the profitability of franchises and expand the franchise network. It mentions that the company is planning to increase business-to-business sales and upgrading software tools to improve communication.

The article presents several questions that can be asked to office equipment hire companies including queries on installation and delivery, on-site technical support and available payment plans.

A chart is presented that lists the office hire companies in Australia including Abacus Rent It, Fuji Xerox Australia and Living Edge Rental.

The article reports on the revelation of Gunns Ltd. that they are unable to negotiate a price increase for woodchip exports to Japan. It is stated that broker Citi Smith Barney expected a five percent lift and Gunns had hoped for a 12.5% rise. Citi mentions that Gunns' proposed Bell Bay pulp mill could add 38 cents to the value of Gunns shares.

The article reports that office products suppliers are affected by the cost-cutting measures of corporations. It states that suppliers benefit from the increase of corporate earnings but suffer when there is decrease in earnings. Programmed Maintenance Services, Servcorp Ltd., Corporate Express Australia Ltd., Salmat, and Spotless Group Ltd. have been suffering from falling share prices due to less consumer demands and to the global financial crisis.

The article profiles founder of Australia-based fashion stationery retailer kikki.K Kristina "Kikki" Karlsson. Karlsson's interests in designing her own products from storage boxes and funky notebooks have made her convinced the development of her products by various local manufacturers. She indicates that letting people manage the business has been the greatest challenge for her, but at the same time let her focus on the company's aspects that she enjoy most.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Garrett holsters Gunns," on BRW.com.au.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Garrett holsters Gunns," on BRW.com.au.

The article reports that the Australian Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has asked for more effluent studies from the proposed $2.2 billion pulp mill in Tasmania. This has delayed the construction by timber mill company Gunns. The project has been faltering since 2008 when Australian and New Zealand Banking Group opted against financing the mill.

The article focuses on photographic services company Flash Photobition in Sydney, New South Wales. According to company owner Frederick Uden, the company developed innovative methods to develop large-format printing projects, which have helped the company to grow at an annual compound of 15 percent over the past five years. It has also developed robotic manufacturing systems and integrated graphics with complete hardware such as modular display systems and television display systems.

The article reports on issues concerning pulp mill Gunns in Tasmania. According to the author, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group had withdrawn from a capital raising for a pulp mill that equates with almost twice Gunns' market capitalization of $1.2 billion. Broker JPMorgan argues that the standalone value of Gunns excluding the pulp mill is $2.57, only slightly below its current value of $2.72.

The article focuses on the Australian Securities Exchange's (ASX) views on Gunns' decision not to notify the agency regarding the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ) withdrawal as lead banker of a consortium raising $2 billion for its proposed pulp mill in northern Tasmania. According to the article, the ASX looks for volatile price movements or large trading volumes.

The article describes the innovative strategies of Australian recycling and packaging company Visy, led by its general manager of innovation and technology Leonie Walsh and its chairman-owner Richard Pratt. Visy operates on a lean management structure, encourages staff to talk innovative practices with companies, universities and industry bodies and its pulp mill in New South Wales is energy-efficient and recycles water and other inputs.

The article reports that Harvey Norman has launched an attack against office supplies leader Officeworks in Australia with the introduction of its OFIS national stationery chain. The decision to compete in the market dominated by Coles Group's Officeworks followed a decision by Gerry Harvey, the Harvey Norman managing director, not to continue the plan to acquire Officeworks because the asking price was too high.

The article analyzes the prospects of the $1.7-billion pulp mill project of Tasmanian forestry company Gunns, which has been approved by the Australian federal government. Key factors that boost the project include the confidence of Gunns' chairman John Gay about raising funds for the project, the rise in Gunns' stock price after the approval's announcement and the continuing increase in pulp prices in the world market.

The article applauds the approval of the proposed $1.7 billion pulp mill to be built at Bell Bay in northern Tasmania in the midst of the green politics that have been blocking infrastructure projects in developed countries. According to the author, some green barriers in developed countries are extreme, leading to the lack of investors interested in building a new oil refinery in the U.S. and the rejection of a container terminal project in Great Britain.

The article reports on the campaign against Tasmanian timber company Gunns' plan to build a pulp mill. According to the author, the campaign was allegedly financed by the island's millionaires who remain anonymous for fear of commercial retributions. The author adds that the campaigners have allegedly argued that the proposed mill will ruin the island's ecotourism.

The article presents a company profile for Cartridge World (CW), the sixth-ranking franchise in the 2007 BRW Hot Franchises list. Founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1996, CW has spread to 42 countries. The retailer, which refills and recycles computer print cartridges, has a revenue of $268.7 million and a growth rate of 72.13 percent. Managing director Mike Fuller reveals their global strategy to come up with three head office departments.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to an article about "Gunns Drawn," published in the October 20, 2005 issue of "BRW."

Reports on the decision of Kodak to close its photographic film production plant in Melbourne in November 2004.

Reports on the plans of camera and film manufacturer Eastman Kodak to cut back jobs in its international film business from 2004 to 2007 as the company hastens its transition to digital camera production.

Reports on the number of people who will lose their jobs at the Kodak Australia, as the photographic company struggles, as of August 2003, to compete against digital camera manufacturers.

Focuses on the operations of Australian office-products distributor, Corporate Express Inc. in 2001. Company history; Industry competition; Sales and profitability.

Reports on the rise in the corporate profits generated by Australian office supplies company Corporate Express Delivery Systems Inc. in 2000. Comparison of company revenues in 2000 with that of 1999; Factors attributing to the improved financial performance of the company during the given time period; Expected rise in corporate revenues in 2001.

Reports on IXLA's deal with Australia cricket team captain Steve Waugh for Waugh to commit his photography to IXLA's PhotoHighway.Com's digital photography Internet portal in Australia. Projected growth of the digital photography market; Waugh's main involvement with the portal; Waugh's plans to enter into deals with other Internet-related companies.

Reports that most small businesses in Australia own their own office equipment, whereas in the United States 50% of office equipment is leased; What the BRW-Dun & Bradstreet poll shows; Statistical information on this.

Reports on pen collecting. History; Formation of the Australian Retail Pen Specialists Association; Prices.