‘You are a salaried prisoner’: Why Ian Whitworth rallies against private equity management
This exclusive book extract covers Whitworth's disdain for private equity firms, and why customer credit should be strictly tightened.
Serial entrepreneur: Inside Jane Martino’s incredible drive and success
Startup founder and investor Jane Martino has three successes to her name and may soon be adding a fourth, writes Adam Schwab.
Fake humans testing real data, chocolate makers escape slavery liability, and the Chinese entrepreneurs cashing out
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
My biggest mistake: Samantha Wills, founder of Samantha Wills Jewellery
Samantha Wills was caught up in the magic of New York when she decided to completely revamp her jewellery designs from one season to another. She nearly bankrupted the company.
Mecca and Decjuba founders crack the Rich List, while startups Atlassian and Canva rise in rank
This year’s Rich List features new faces and rising stars, with 16 Australians making their debut in the top 200 alongside those whose fortunes have soared.
From Gerry Harvey’s empire to Culture Kings’ streetwear: Here are the retailers topping this year’s Rich List
Aussie retailers and manufacturers are giving mining, property and tech billionaires a run for their money on this year's Rich List.
Community, connection, and the secret sauce: The women making small businesses work in regional and rural Australia
For women entrepreneurs in regional Australia, connection — with their local communities and with each other — has never been more important.
‘Retail is a ruthless game’: What Barbeques Galore CEO Angus McDonald has learnt in his 20+ year career
Angus McDonald shares what he's learnt through leading teams in a changing retail market, and how he developed his leadership style.
Yes To Carrots (and more): How Ido Leffler became one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs
Limitless enthusiasm has driven Ido Leffler, along with business partner of two decades, Lance Kalish, to become two of the most successful Australian entrepreneurs you’ve probably never heard of, writes Adam Schwab.
Why Amazon bought MGM, TikTok replacing LinkedIn, and how to raise $11m in your first company
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
Viewing ‘big giving’ through the prism of celebrity: Why we should focus on Bill and Melinda Gates’ philanthropy, not divorce
Interest in, and reaction to, the end of Bill and Melinda Gates' marriage says more about their celebrity status than the future of their philanthropy.
Fighting (and winning) against Amazon: The Booktopia model
SmartCompany Plus lets you see how the $359 million retailer pushes out 40,000 books per day from its Sydney site, breaking down Booktopia's marketing, technology, and growth strategies.
