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Entrepreneur Watch

SmartCompany editor James Thomson brings you the latest news, trends and gossip from the world of entrepreneurs. As well as looking at the business news of the day, James will look at who is making money, who is losing money and where the next wealthy entrepreneurs are coming from.

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Yellowing Pages

9 February 2012

Given the sheer number of Australians who own shares in Telstra, the giant's profit results are closely watched.

Rates non-decision won’t help

8 February 2012

We didn't get an interest rate rise yesterday, but somehow it feels like we did. After so many economists and commentators – including yours truly – predicted a rate cut, the RBA's decision to keep rates on hold at 4.25% will leave many businesses and householders feeling ripped off.

Will the next rate cut move the needle?

7 February 2012

Interest rates are on the way down, whether they are cut today (as most economists expect) or in the coming months. The question is: Will another rate cut finally help consumers and businesses get out of their funk?

Can Rinehart stop the circus?

6 February 2012

Gina Rinehart has spent the best part of the last two months desperately trying to keep the details of her bitter family feud out of the public spotlight, filing a series of legal actions designed to get the details of the NSW Supreme Court case suppressed.

The power of two

3 February 2012

I've been thinking a lot about the sale of Dick Smith Electronics in the last few days and I am still not sure if Woolworths will find a buyer for the chain.

Can Zuckerberg keep his crusade alive?

2 February 2012

Does Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg really want to float his baby?

Will Rinehart regret her Fairfax play?

1 February 2012

Just two weeks after watching her fortune climb towards $20 billion, Gina Rinehart has surprised financial markets and the media sector by launching a $192 million "raid" on Fairfax Media.

Biotech’s bright hopes

31 January 2012

After a rough few years for the Australian biotech sector, it's worth checking in on the industry again and celebrating some of the small but important wins being enjoyed by its leading lights.

Facebook will have plenty to live up to

30 January 2012

The Facebook news will be flying thick and fast in the coming weeks, after the leak on the weekend that the company will file for an IPO in the coming week and is likely to file in April and May.