[1] It regularly compiled lists which rank corporations and individuals according to various criteria, similar to Fortune magazine in the United States.

Cover stories and features concentrated on ways to make money and improve businesses.

Each week BRW focused on a sector or topic relevant to business people or investors.

[4] Each year BRW named the 200 richest people in Australia and the magazine regularly published stories about how the wealthy made their money.

The BRW Fast Club meet throughout the year to network and discuss topics relating to cash flow management, strategic planning, business expansion, offshore expansion, finance (including managing capital and finding new sources), sales, how to sell your business, and IPOs.