Alex Beutler

Nutella-maker Ferrero sends cease-and-desist letter to ‘World Nutella Day’ founder

Social media expert says clamping down on users posting about your product is “missing the point” of

What every presenter can learn from Eurovision 2013... seriously

In between the smoke machines and outrageous costume changes there are three important lessons we can learn from this year's

The rise and fall of UGL’s $26 million man Richard Leupen

Engineering and mining contractor UGL has slashed its profit forecasts by 40% this week. But chief executive Richard Leupen remains in the chair long after his contract

Can everyone be a thought leader?

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.

Target back in court over fake MAC cosmetics: How to tell if you’re buying the genuine article

Selling fake goods can cost you, but it can be hard to tell when something is genuine. Here are four warning signs to heed when importing goods.

Billabong sells off Canadian sites as chain remains in trading halt

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

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

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

The six things women can personally do for workplace gender equality

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

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.

Smartsourcing: Not only the domain of start-ups

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.

BRW Rich 200 list revealed: Atlassian founders join fellow Smart50 alumni Gabby and Hezi Leibovich

Former Smart50 winners and Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar broke through the $235 million wealth threshold to join the BRW Rich 200

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

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

Economic Pulse: How do Treasury’s forecasts stack up?

With Wayne Swan’s recent budget shortfall calling the credibility of Treasury forecasts into the spotlight, just how well do their figures stacked

Nutella-maker Ferrero sends cease-and-desist letter to ‘World Nutella Day’ founder

Social media expert says clamping down on users posting about your product is “missing the point” of

Rich Tales: After six years as the world’s richest man, Carlos Slim loses top spot on billionaires list

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reclaimed the title of world’s richest man from Mexican telco magnate Carlos