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Five reasons to be (cautiously) optimistic about the economy

RBA Governor Glenn Stevens says Australia has got its groove back. In a speech delivered at a business lunch yesterday, Stevens said that six months ago, he thought the biggest risk to the Australian economy was "an unwarranted loss of confidence in our medium-term prospects".

Australia's hot 30 under 30

They're smart, they're young, they're tech savvy - and they're not afraid of the downturn. Meet SmartCompany's Hot 30 under 30 - a group of 30 entrepreneurs aged 30 years and under who are on their way to becoming Australia's next generation of business leaders.

Australia's secret billionaire unmasked

The richest person in Australia isn't billionaire property developer Frank Lowy or gaming mogul James Packer - it is a little-known former school teacher living in the NSW regional town of Scone.

How to measure your business results

"I know it’s important, but I’m too busy to measure my business results." Sound familiar? Then it’s time to change!

Brands with bucks: Australia's most valuable brands

Telstra has shrugged off recent controversial service records to take the title of Australia's most valuable brand. Brand management agency Interbrand valued the telecommunication giant's brand at $9.7 billion.

Former Billabong chief Matthew Perrin declared bankrupt

Matthew Perrin, the former chief executive of surfwear giant Billabong, has declared personal bankruptcy after failed investments in China left him with debts of around $28 million.

Which sectors will win and lose in the downturn?

Are your sales efforts aimed at the right sectors? As the Australian economy hurtles towards recession, veteran business watcher and IBISWorld founder PHIL RUTHVEN nominates the industries that will be hardest hit – and the sectors that should hold up.

Skills shortage holding back companies

The shortage of skills has been listed as the main factor holding back Australia's private companies in their effort to be internationally competitive.

Australian clothing entrepreneur launches ranges with Janet Jackson and Brett Lee

Clothing entrepreneur Bruno Schiavi, whose fortune is valued at about $19 million, has launched a new range of lingerie with American pop princess Janet Jackson.

Fashionably wealthy

A unique model for supply has snared fashion label Zara accolades in the global fashion stakes. Here's how founder Amancio Ortega stitched up the number one spot.

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