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News and interviews on BRW including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Wiggles step aside for new members – three key business challenges the group will faceFriday, 18 May 2012
It’s the end of an era. Iconic children’s entertainment group the Wiggles have announced three of the original four founding members will step aside to make room for new employees, who will now become the “face” of the group. ...
Retail rich list veteran Brett Blundy sells off two retail chains
Tuesday, 07 December 2010
Retail veteran Brett Blundy has sold the Dusk candle and homewares chain and the Adairs linen chain to private equity firm Catalyst for an undisclosed amount. ...
Krispy Kreme out of administration, directors back in control
Monday, 06 December 2010
Donut chain Krispy Kreme has emerged from administration after creditors approved a deed of company arrangement that will see the company placed back in the control of its directors, including former RAMS Home Loans founder John Kinghorn and investor John McGuigan. ...
Fast food franchise Souvlaki Hut collapses into administration, but buyers waiting to pounce
Friday, 03 December 2010
Poor retail sales, threats of litigation and disgruntled franchisees are being blamed for the collapse of fast food franchise Souvlaki Hut. ...
Mining millionaires and Krispy Kreme investors enjoy $500 million payday with mine deal
Friday, 03 December 2010
Rich list members Travers Duncan, Brian Flannery and John Kinghorn are set to cash in on one of the best mining deals in some time, selling two coal deposits in New South Wales for $500 million, just a year after they secured the deposits for about $1 million. ...
What keeps me awake at night?
Friday, 03 December 2010
I'm often asked what is the greatest concern that I have – what keeps me awake at night? ...
Fast food franchise Souvlaki Hut falls into administration
Thursday, 02 December 2010
Fast food franchise Souvlaki Hut, which was named as one of the fastest growing franchise networks in the country just 10 months ago, has been placed into voluntary administration. ...
Melbourne Cup-winning caravan entrepreneur Gerry Ryan tops list of rich entertainers
Thursday, 02 December 2010
Gerry Ryan, the owner of Jayco Caravans, who shot to prominence last month when his horse Americain won the Melbourne Cup, has added a new title to his trophy cabinet – Australia's top earning entertainer. ...
Finding the right balance of authenticity
Friday, 26 November 2010
I spoke on a panel this week at the inaugural Australian iStrategy event. I’m very glad that I got input from the @redballoonteam because it is our marketing gurus at RedBalloon who own the strategy. ...
Young rich list member Paul Fridman to face rape trial
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Melbourne property developer Paul Fridman has been committed to stand trial on rape charges, following accusations from a female acquaintance over an incident at a party. ...
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart grabs stake in Ten Network
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Billionaire mining entrepreneur Gina Rinehart has shocked the business world by emerging with a 10% stake in Ten Network, just weeks after James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch grabbed a combined 19% of the company. ...
Craig Gore dodges bankruptcy with record insolvency deal, despite debts of $494 million
Friday, 19 November 2010
Fallen Gold Coast entrepreneur Craig Gore has managed to dodge bankruptcy after his creditors agreed to the biggest ever personal insolvency arrangement ever seen in Australia. ...
A lesson in tough love
Friday, 19 November 2010
I just heard from a friend of mine who lives in NYC that he has resigned from his GM role because the owner of the business said, "I don't want happy people, I want factory workers". My friend was completely disheartened – he thought business owners were enlightened ...
Google’s US$233 million short-sighted waste
Friday, 12 November 2010
When my colleague Matt told me of Google's 'salary and bonus' plan to reduce its brain drain, I responded: "It's not April Fools Day Matt!" ...
Andrew Forrest surges to top spot on rich list, slams mining tax as unconstitutional
Tuesday, 09 November 2010
Andrew Forrest might have reclaimed the title of Australia's richest man, but he is no mood to celebrate. ...
The side-bets of the rich
Monday, 08 November 2010
There are many lessons from the collapse of Krispy Kreme Australia. ...
Billabong founder Gordon Merchant to buy bioplastics company
Friday, 05 November 2010
Gordon Merchant, founder of the Billabong surf wear empire and rich list member, is set to buy Melbourne-based bio plastics manufacturer Plantic Technologies in a deal worth about $10.2 million. ...
Dream employers – a brand story
Friday, 05 November 2010
At the launch event for the Dream Employers, as a participant of the panel - James Garriock, CEO Insync Surveys – asked me to respond to the following questions... I share with you the essence of my answers. ...
Former rich list member Phil Adams declared bankrupt
Thursday, 04 November 2010
Former rich list member Phil Adams, best known as the co-founder of collapsed financial services and property giant MFS, has filed for bankruptcy with reported debts of $120 million. ...
Wealthy entrepreneur Gerry Ryan's five-year plan lands Melbourne Cup win
Wednesday, 03 November 2010
Another Melbourne Cup, another wealthy winner. Gerry Ryan, who was valued at $180 million earlier this year and owns one of Australia's biggest caravan businesses, yesterday fulfilled a lifelong dream by winning the Melbourne Cup with French horse Americain. ...
