Transport
Jetting it to the deal
| Nassim Khadem
Private jets can provide a significant competitive advantage for some of the Rich 200, allowing them to fly where they want, when they want.
On route for shared success
| Jessica Gardner
To achieve recognition as a best boss, load up with hard work, strap on respect and add a splash of generosity, says Ken Grenda.
Titanic retreat
| David James
David James | I am cheered to see that billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer is building a replica of the Titanic.
Motoring: Quiet time
| Peter ArnoldThe ability to tow a trailer is a real plus for the Lexus RX450h
Commuters on the move
| Michael Bleby
The challenge for transport operators is to meet the changing needs of different commuting groups – and pay for them.
Motoring: Quiet time
| Peter ArnoldThe ability to tow a trailer is a real plus for the Lexus RX450h
Country Road takes global path
| Michael Bleby
An iconic clothing retailer is about to sell online overseas, as part of a back-end revolution.
The trials of an unfair dismissal claim
| Samantha HutchinsonWollongong-based boat and trailer manufacturer Pro A is scathing about workplace rules.
Riding the boom: Scott Gralow
| Michael Bleby
Selling a Harley-Davidson motorbike requires a different set of skills from selling other bikes.
Motoring: Posh bit of kit
| Peter Arnold
Those high hips. That dreamy list of accessories. Range Rover’s Evoque pours on the sex appeal.
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.
Six of the best
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
BRW asked six leading management thinkers to name their favourite chief executive.
Trash to treasure: when the ship comes in
| Michael Bleby
The ship-breaking industry in Australia is about to grow, as the Navy looks to dispose of up to 25 vessels.
How the Rich 200 invest: Gerry Ryan
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How the Rich 200 Invest | The investment strategy of Gerry Ryan is similar to that of many members of the Rich 200 but few execute it with as much flair.
Virgin gets focus right
| David JamesMacquarie Equities Research maintains its outperform recommendation on Virgin Australia after it released its February operating statistics.
Motoring: Sleek cat
| Peter Arnold
The two big selling points for the XF 2.2D Jaguar are its fuel economy and its price.
Transport must move beyond limits
| Phil Ruthven
Phil Ruthven | The transport industry’s revenue is expected to top $200 billion for the first time but it faces huge challenges.
Subsidy stupidity in car manufacturing
| Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson | Giving money to the car manufacturing industry is akin to smoking $100 notes.
Wheels in motion
| Leon Gettler
The lifeline thrown to the car industry has ignited a debate over whether Australia needs to call in help.
How the rich 200 invest: Lindsay Fox
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How the Rich 200 Invest | Several members of the BRW Rich 200 have considered buying tourism assets in Queensland over the past 12 months.
Motoring: Lost in luxury
| Peter Arnold
With no detail spared in the new Audi A6 3.0 TDI, it’s no wonder it has already collected international accolades.
Niche player trucks ahead
| Leo D'Angelo Fisher
Mini freight company thinks big enough to bypass downturn and go global.
Qantas talks stall
Qantas has just exited from talks with Malaysia Airlines to work as partners on international routes.
ACCC action may be pivotal
| Leo d’Angelo FisherThe launch of Federal Court action for alleged price fixing may redefine reasonable competitive behaviour.
New report undersells Sydney airport ‘vision’
| Michael Bailey
Sydney Airport says it can deliver more capacity than suggested by a new study into Sydney’s aviation needs.
Reinventing rail
| Michael Bleby
The demand for engineers in the area of rail and transport has never been more intense.
A class apart
| Peter Arnold
The CLS 63 AMG is absolutely one of Mercedes-Benz’s best big cars ever.
Project managers, infrastructure
| Jessica GardnerRebuilding efforts in Queensland after the devastating 2011 floods are driving the need for project managers.
How the Rich 200 invest: Andrew Forrest
| Andrew Heathcote
How the Rich 200 Invest | Plane ownership is strictly for the rich.
Come clean when changes are afoot
| Jeanne-Vida Douglas
When it’s essential to redirect a business, it pays to spell out the benefits to franchisees well in advance.
Brand fundamentals
| Interbrand1. The investment in brand must deliver a return: If it is not structured to create value for customers and therefore your business, it has no credible purpose.
Motoring: Peugeot 508
| Peter ArnoldIt’s heartening to see luxury features filtering down to the family end of the market.