Arts & Entertainment
The gambler who hasn’t made the list – yet
| Michael Bleby
An honorarble mention in this year’s Rich 200 must go to David Walsh.
Southbank syndrome
| Michael BlebyFederation Square set out to rescue cultural activities from their aloof, elitist image.
Tender and closed
| Michael Bleby
Many tender processes exclude new and upcoming architects, the man behind the design of Federation Square Don Bates says.
New directors’ guide
| Georgina DentThe Australian Institute of Company Directors has released its Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and Officers.
The entertainer: Russall Beattie
| Jackie Range
Russall Beattie has to work hard to keep up with a changing market at his venue.
Beauty wins the job
| Georgina Dent
Good looks and charm are more important than qualifications or experience in fashion retailing.
In your face
| Michael Bleby
Peter Nicholas, founder of this year’s top-ranked Fast Starters company HiLife Health & Beauty, is a man on a mission.
How to spend a billion
| Allan Xavier
It would take an average family 15,559 years to spend $1 billion. Here’s a short cut.
Book review: The rock’n’roll way
| Michael Bailey
The creation of the ‘Chitlin’ Circuit’ for African-American musicians on tour holds lessons for today’s entrepreneurs.
Creative agent: Lindy Johnson
| Georgina Dent
The Queensland government’s chief creative agent is going out on her own
The rules of engagement
| Samantha Hutchinson
Keeping your audience’s attention is an art – and need not rely on PowerPoint.
Go for a boost with benefits
| Jessica Gardner
Getting a government grant is a great way to raise funds for your business but there are other advantages.
Making friends before Facebook
| Michael Bailey
Dale Carnegie’s self-help bible still resonates with millions; the good the bad, and the de-friended.
Successful leaders live and breathe core values
| Leo d’Angelo FisherWhat are the elements of successful leadership?
Fine exhibition of teamwork
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
Four Sydney gallery owners are discovering the benefits, and challenges, of the new economic environment.
A Hollywood calling card
| Jackie Range
Winning Tropfest won’t deliver instant riches but it is a ticket to the US (and a cash prize) for one young Australian filmmaker.
Business gets cooking
| Damon Frith
Last week was a reality check for chief executives who met the homeless at Sydney’s inaugural Charity CEO Cook-off.
Take care in sharing equity
| Jessica Gardner
Giving workers and managers a stake in the business and its success can make sense but there are pitfalls.
Speak up for yourself
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
Many people have mastered the scary art of public speaking – often thanks to courses.
The art of giving
| Jackie Range
Businessman and philanthropist Simon Mordant believes the rich have a duty to help narrow society’s wealth gap.
Cooking: Lyndey Milan and John Caldon
| Michael BaileyA celebrity chef and a Macquarie founding father have cooked up a TV production business.
Marginal grip on reality
| Jackie Range
Several new movies take the GFC as a theme. Not all are factual – but that’s Hollywood.
The case for vinyl
| David James
Today’s digital recordings are more precise but usually are a less complete reflection of the original sound.
Big day blues
| Jessica Gardner
Music festival organisers are having a tough time as people limit spending and big-name concerts compete.
Faith no more in crowded house
| Jessica Gardner
Entertainers weren’t immune to global jitters in 2011 but stars still shone and some amazing creatures rocked up.
Write and badly wrong
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
Public language is being debased and business must bear much of the blame.
New entrant’s extreme act
| Jessica GardnerMichael Porra’s Nitro Circus Live is an extreme sports stadium show.
Weasel’s dozen
| Leo D'Angelo FisherWeasel words I never want to see or hear again – in order of irritation.
Star-studded stayers
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
Broadcaster Alan Jones and rockers AC/DC are an unlikely pair of long-term performers on the Rich Entertainers list.
A Sitch in time
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
When the Rich entertainers list was born it featured creative types . . . and bananas.
Take it as read, on e-book
| Georgina Dent
In three years we will be reading more than a quarter of our books in E-book format, the Book Industry Strategy Group predicts.
Moving stars
| KC Low
A look at the BRW Top Entertainers list shows actors need to be thinking global to earn the big bucks.