Sport
Working the wind
| Samantha Hutchinson
Once mostly a proving ground, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is now also a stomping ground for Australia’s business elite.
IN THE PINK
| Samantha HutchinsonTeenage circumnavigator Jessica Watson has assembled a team of sailors aged under-21 who are shaping up to be a serious contender in the 2011 Sydney to Hobart campaign.
New entrant’s extreme act
| Jessica GardnerMichael Porra’s Nitro Circus Live is an extreme sports stadium show.
Holding court
| Andrew Heathcote
The ability to save and invest wisely makes Andrew Bogut a rarity in professional sport in the United States.
A good wicket
| Andrew Heathcote
The fast-evolving game of cricket has emerged as the best way for young men to accumulate wealth from sport.
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.
Qantas #fail
| Jessica GardnerThe #qantasluxury Twitter fail was due to a lack of strategic direction on social media.
Sport earners to business stars
| KC LowThe transition from sports earner to business star is a difficult one for most.
Taper your training
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
For the best result take it easy before the big event and don’t eat too much.
#2 Jetts 24 Hour Fitness
| Emily Chantiri
Gym franchise Jetts 24 Hour Fitness places second on the BRW Fast 100 in 2011.
Against the odds
| Tony Featherstone
The BRW Fast 100 have made mistakes, but outstanding entrepreneurs see errors as part of a learning journey.
How the Rich 200 invest: Lloyd WIlliams
| Andrew Heathcote
How the Rich 200 Invest | It was a case of close but no cigar for long-time Rich 200 member Lloyd Williams at last weekend’s Caulfield Cup.
Bonding by relays
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
Training as a team can have some great outcomes in and out of the office.
How the rich invest: Scott Penn
| Andrew Heathcote
How the Rich 200 Invest | Although Scott Penn has never taken the footy field, he has taken plenty of hits as a shareholder of the Manly Sea Eagles.
Best can always be even better
| Jessica Gardner
Lessons from a fashion editor and a high-school maths teacher.
Simply the best
| Jessica Gardner
Broncos chief executive Paul White has got the guernsey as the great business man of league.
How we did it
|We asked the chief executives of all 16 rugby league clubs to judge their peers. Fifteen responded, rating each club on talent and brand management.
What your business can learn from the Brisbane Broncos
| Jessica GardnerRather than focus on what their competitors are doing, the Broncos look outside the NRL to other sporting codes for inspiration.
Home-field advantage
| John Stensholt
The potential to make more money at an early age is keeping many young sport stars here.
Youthful exuberance
| Andrew Heathcote
The Young Rich hardly lost their breath while others laboured under the strain of global economic ills.
Slam dunker for Stosur
| Andrew heathcote
Grand slam champion Sam Stosur doesn’t quite make the team for this year’s Young Rich list.
Consumer cheer
| Emily Chantiri
Football final seasons kick off consumer spending, especially on gaming, travel and tickets.
Fit to burst
| Jessica Gardner
Businesses that are not transparent risk creating social media storms.
Preparation goes a long way
| Mark SimonHere are some things you need to consider before taking off on a really long run.
New board hits sure break
| Jessica Gardner
With the help of his patented technology, shaping surfboards turned from a hobby to a global business for Hayden Cox.
Marathon man hot to trot
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
An ultra-marathon run across the scorching Simpson Desert would have to be the toughest of them all.
Racing: Stephen Gunner
| Samantha Hutchinson
For Stephen Gunner of Desert Edge Motorcycles in Alice Springs, owning a motorcycle shop is bloody hard work.
Sporting chance
| Jessica Gardner
XLSPORT has come a long way in the five years since the company’s first product was stitched together.
Made in China
| Jessica GardnerCameron and Michelle Lillicrap have their Lockeroom physiotherapy products manufactured in China.
Road to riches
| Andrew Heathcote
Cadel Evans is set to capitalise on becoming the first Australian to win the Tour de France.
Draining the cup to make a buck
| Andrew Heathcote
Is there a benefit to business from public funded large sporting events like the Rugby World Cup?
New era approaching fast
| Dan HallTo become a global sport, V8 Supercars has had to make a break with the past.
Power and passion
| DAN HALL
V8 Supercars Australia hopes to follow in formula one’s global tracks as it gets set to increase its audience and markets.
Reds pack economic punch
| Matthew Cranston
The success of Queensland’s rugby team is attracting record crowds and a rush of corporate sponsors in what has been a tough year for business in the state.
How the Rich 200 invest: Lloyd Williams
| Andrew heathcote
How the Rich 200 Invest | Lloyd Williams has paid top dollar for adjoining residential blocks in South Yarra.
Jessica Watson hones leadership skills
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Young Australian of the Year Jessica Watson will captain the youngest ever crew to compete in the Sydney to Hobart.
For entrepreneurs, past careers count
| Michael Bailey
For several BRW Fast Starters, even menial jobs provided helpful lessons for building future success.
Planet of the apps
| Jessica Gardner
Smartphone applications might be all the rage, but a mobile-optimised website is often sufficient.
Lucrative cricket business
| Andrew Heathcote
Michael Clarke has just became one of Australia’s highest paid sports stars.
On your bike
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
The 2011 Tour de Cure is winding its way from Sydney to Melbourne.
Setting up your gear ready to go
| Brendan Sexton, 2010 US Olympic Distance ChampionThis week I will illustrate how to set it up in transition on race day.
It’s time to start training
| Jonathan Hall
Your preparation for this year’s Nissan/BRW Corporate Triathlon begins now.