Self-help is Harvey's secret to success

Alexandra Cain   Ben Harvey was once in debt, overweight and suffering from a mental illness. Today he runs a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

Can your clients really pay?

Adam Courtenay   If you want to find out whether you'll end up out of pocket you need these (free) tools.

Why you should pay staff properly

The mechanic rip-off rort

Why aren't Gen Y satisfied?

The million dollar mural makers

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The most profitable industry

Louis White   It's not tech and it's not mining. It's something you'd never dream of - can you guess what it is?

Aussie snow business takes Asia

Alexandra Cain   From humble beginnings this home-grown outfit aims to be one of the world's leading ski tour operators.

The bloggers making the big bucks

Alexandra Cain   Meet the laptop jockeys making a full-time living from the comfort of their homes.

Women-only cab service gears up

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   That one where a comedian started a ride-sharing app for women and children.

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Budget boost for medium business

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Technology and a veggie patch are all flow-on benefits of this year's budget for one medium-sized firm.

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Why tech businesses fail

Alexandra Cain   What's the real reason the big players still dominate?

Small Talk

The truth about tradies' salaries

Alexandra Cain   New research uncovers what they really earn. Expect to be amazed.

Shoe store to close after 135 years

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   The last handmade dance shoe shop in Australia is closing its doors.

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Art sales go online

Nina Hendy   Art fairs are shutting down and galleries closing but online art sales are skyrocketing in Australia.

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Customise your life

Cara Waters   Technology is enabling businesses to offer consumers customised products on a mass scale.

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Conversation

Want a great retirement?

James Adonis   The secret isn't how much you earn or how early you retire, it's something quite surprising.

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Free food fad a furphy

Tony Featherstone   Some businesses offer staff a virtual smorgasbord every day, but does it really enhance productivity?

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"I worked 44 hours straight"

Alexandra Cain   Under-resourced and understaffed, too many businesses are exploiting their best asset.

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Good news for business owners

Max Newnham   Improved CGT provisions for small entities at this year's federal budget.