Jonathan Barrett

PERTH Energy is seeking a trading licence to compete against industry heavyweight Alinta for the supply of gas to the state's residential market.

The name Laurie Potter still casts a shadow over the fitness industry, more than two decades after the chain of health clubs collapsed.

IT requires plenty of upfront capital, has high ongoing costs and, if it fails, the owner is almost certain to be forced into exile in a bid to escape out-of-pocket members.

THE bidding started at $17 million at 2pm on Tuesday in Darwin, with three interested parties.

WESTERN Australia's $840 million international education sector could be under threat as tensions escalate following a series of attacks against Indian students on the east coast.

ONE year after fighting off a hostile takeover attempt, Ausdrill managing director Ron Sayers has declared the business he founded more than 20 years ago to be takeover-proof, and the likely instigator, not prey, of future acquisitions.

AUSTRALIA'S largest financial planning network, Professional Investment Services, has urged clients who invested almost $300 million in Great Southern schemes to avoid taking immediate legal action against the failed agribusiness provider.

THREE years ago, many experts believed Navitas head Rod Jones was lazy - but it had nothing to do with his work ethic.

ONE by one they fall.he council investment saga started almost two years ago with the realisation that one of their popular investments, a Lehman Brothers-arranged investment branded Federation, was exposed to the American sub-prime mortgage market, and l

SMEs can outsource just about anything, as the specialist sub-contracting market develops.

Opaque investments recommended by a Perth advisory firm are unravelling, leaving clients with multi-million dollar losses.

THERE are all manner of adjectives used to describe the events surrounding the birth of a child; for fertility clinics, the word 'profitable' is one of them.

IT is the time of year when the agribusiness marketing campaigns run hot, margin lenders boost their advertising spend and an array of exotic investment product spruikers start selling.

INFORMATION technology company Netlink Group shouldn't exist.

THE retirement plans of some financial advisers are under threat as the potential sale price of commission-reliant practices falls.

Specialised Broking Associates has topped a competitive field in this year’s Rising Stars Awards.

More than 40 directors have dropped off the WA Business News rich list during the past 12 months.

THE world's second richest man, Warren Buffett, told shareholders early this month that good, skilful management was a key attribute he looked for in a potential investment.

AN industry body responsible for the promotion of Western Australia's $840 million international education sector is expected to secure ongoing funding from the state government this week.

The daylight saving vote will divide the state for a fourth time this Saturday, proving people take time seriously.

SMALL creditors of failed painting and services business Riley Shelley, co-owned by Perth businessman Ian Riley, are unlikely to retrieve their money after it was revealed that major bank ANZ would be paid first.

Perth Concert Hall GM Andrew Bolt knows attention to detail is key.

WHEN national facilities manager Spotless Group announced last week it had acquired the assets and naming rights of Riley Shelley - a painting and services business co-owned by Perth businessman Ian Riley - the market was not told the remains of the compa

A debt-free Belmont-based Paladio Group has outshone its rivals in the listed mining contractor sector by avoiding the use of leverage.

WA miners are being attracted to Malawi thanks to its pro-development and mining government.