Opinion

Both Julia Gillard and Wayne Swan cite their fathers as major influences on their political beliefs.

When you hear a boss talk about their best salesperson, they often refer to him or her as a 'rock star'.

If your business does not have a data backup strategy, you are at risk of losing everything.

The greatest revenge is outrageous success, as Gina Rinehart discovered last week with two big wins, one financial, the other personal – and with Australia itself the ultimate beneficiary

Who’s bluffing? Mining and oil companies claiming that Australia is becoming too costly and difficult for major new projects, or the Australian Government which says it’s a global problem.

A poor Newspoll result has brought some lingering issues to the surface for the state government.

Getting the income tax ratio right is an ongoing challenge for government.

Europe may still be in the doldrums but growth in the US and China is good news for the world economy.

The weight attached to the annual budget, at both a national and state level, goes well beyond their real importance.

More action is needed to provide meaningful work opportunities for indigenous Australians.

Some senior Liberals are a little too quick to fall in line behind business leaders advocating closer ties with China.

GOT goals? Millions of words have been written about goals. I’ve written thousands of them.

THE smartest, most successful online marketers and businesses invest as much time and money in improving conversion rates as they do building traffic.

Forget the budget. Watch the dollar.

The state government needs to find a balance between honest financial management and policy savvy over the next 12 months.

Looking for business inspiration? Here are a few books that offer more than just a great read.

Two recent reports have suggested the southern states may have to learn to cope with uneven economic growth.

The RBA’s interest rate decision this week signalled some big changes in Australia’s banking industry, and continuing risks in the global economy.

After slipping off the radar, the debt crisis in Europe has now returned.

Insiders argue the prime minister faces four key options as she battles to revive her leadership and Labor’s fortunes.

Have you noticed the shift in human focus and concentration?

Directors in Australia are currently facing an environment in which they are required to take more responsibility.

A change crept into the landscape governing the practice of insolvency this year.

Interest rates down today. Taxes up tomorrow.

The parties are playing it safe in order to seek a better deal in the GST carve up. Let the games begin.

The Barnett government should look to beaches further south, which are more suitable to a Bondi Beach-style focus.

Alternative and renewable energy companies have been a good way to lose money for the past 20 years.

A Treasury report seeks to demonstrate that the private sector can deliver infrastructure more efficiently than the public sector but does not explain its case thoroughly.

A true leader needs to inspire and motivate, as well as lead a team successfully. But this is not always the case.

A US expert argues we should celebrate more people and progress, which help the planet.

I overheard this sales dialogue on an airplane recently. "He (the customer) has never responded to one of my emails and never calls me back."

In a world where a Sri Lankan-based company can provide unlimited tech support for $149 a year to a business owner in Sioux City, Iowa, no company can escape the new realities of global competition or hide in its local markets anymore.