James Thomson
Ten ways to cut costs — without cutting staff
Faced with sluggish conditions, many business owners consider firing staff to maintain a healthy bottom line, but there are better ways to cut costs.Meet the Smart50 2012 – 10 key trends from a new generation
They’re lean. They’re hard working. And they’re growing like wildfire. The Smart50 of 2012 were born in the GFC and have never known any…
Rich Pickings: Five Rich Listers to watch in 2013
Australia’s community of wealthy entrepreneurs will enter 2013 with a sense of cautious optimism that comes from the optimist’s eternal …
Thanks and goodbye
Well, this is it. My 772nd Entrepreneur Watch and my last. Today I finish up as editor and publisher of SmartCompany after almost five years…
THE LIGHTER SIDE: Top 10 videos for 2012
The end of the year is upon us an it’s time to have a bit of a laugh. Here are our top 10 Lighter Side videos for 2012, in no particular ord…
Triumphs and travails: How businesses performed in 2012
While GDP growth rattles along at a world-beating clip, business confidence is in the toilet. While the talk of the mining boom weighs heavi…
How much is enough for Billabong?
Toot toot! That’s the sound of Australia’s biggest corporate train wreck rolling around the corner in the shape of beleaguered surfwear …
Why James Packer is the Rich Lister of the year
It’s been another long, tough year for the members of Australia’s super rich club. A year that started with Gina Rinehart becoming the r…
Tinkler’s kingdom for a horse: Racing empire sent to knackery
Nathan Tinkler is now clearly so desperate for cash that every asset he owns has a “for sale” sign stuck on it. But flogging off his cha…
Tinkler’s kingdom and the horse
Nathan Tinkler is now clearly so desperate for cash that every asset he owns has a “for sale” sign stuck on it. But flogging off his cha…
