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Big Money: If this is a currency war, I’ll take two

When it comes to boosting economic growth, it’s not a zero-sum game. BY MYRIAM ROBIN.
Smart50 alumni: Atlassian founders join Rich 200

Former Smart50 winners and Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar have joined the BRW Rich 200 list. BY MYRIAM ROBIN.
Economic Pulse: How Treasury’s figures stack up

With Wayne Swan’s recent budget calling the credibility of Treasury forecasts into question, just how well do their figures stack up? BY MYRIAM ROBIN.
Rich Tales: Carlos Slim loses richest man title

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reclaimed the title of world’s richest man from Mexican telco magnate Carlos Slim. BY MYRIAM ROBIN.
Swan leaves us guessing with confused budget

Does Treasurer Wayne Swan want to be a big spender or a low taxer? BY RICHARD DENNISS

HEADS UP

Billionaire property developer Hui Wing Mau the highest debutant on BRW Rich List

Steel manufacturer with $6 million turnover collapses

Nathan Tinkler starts selling off Australian properties

Super funds on track for record returns in 2013

Fair Work accuses security company of underpaying four employees $90,000

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Big Ideas

The six things women can personally do for workplace gender equality

Angela Priestley May 24

Head of Workplace Gender Equality Agency Helen Conway believes we all have a role to play in addressing the lack of women in leadership.

Deal making

Packer goes all in on Barangaroo, and cuts his losses on everything else

Myriam Robin May 24

Crown Limited chairman James Packer confirmed this morning his company has sold out of casino rival Echo Entertainment Group.

Power Playbook

Power Play: What’s the next step? You decide

Rose Herceg May 24

The future doesn’t just happen to us. We get to fashion it each and every day.

Personal development

When an MBA isn’t worth it: How to tell what degree is best for you

Myriam Robin May 22

Despite its high profile, an MBA doesn’t offer the best value for all executives, says Professor Anne Rose-Smith.

Strategy

Sink or swim, web business iSelect prepares to float

Adam Schwab May 22

The comparison site has dominated the Australian market and is a tasty prospect for stockmarket players. But don’t believe all of the hype you’re reading in the nation’s financial daily.

Innovation

The importance of ‘mental contrasting’ on innovation

Amantha Imber May 22

To be truly successful, positive thinking must be tempered with a realistic understanding of the challenges and obstacles a project might face.

Strategy

Billabong sells off Canadian sites as chain remains in trading halt

Patrick Stafford May 24

Billabong has started selling its Canadian stores, in a move which suggests the troubled surfwear company doesn’t expect any private equity sale to include the current full line-up of retail outlets.

Big Ideas

Smartsourcing: Not only the domain of start-ups

Paul Higgins May 24

Global companies, SMEs and start-ups – everyone can benefit from a global pool of experts, allowing leaders to focus on the core of their business.

Leadership

Can everyone be a thought leader?

Catriona Pollard May 23

Thought leadership has become one of the latest buzzwords in business. But not every business leader has the necessary characteristics or the relevant PR strategies in place to be successful.

Power Playbook

Power Play: Your smile is a powerful weapon

Rose Herceg May 22

Tough day at the office? A smile can make you feel a million times better.

Finance