Every good business starts with a problem that needs solving. As far as high-stakes problems go, the fate of planet earth is numero uno. It’s a lofty ambition but businesses are rising to the challenge of creating sustainable products that can reduce our impact on the environment in the long term. Small businesses are at… Read more »
Twig and Vine had all but wilted a year ago. Sydney was in lockdown and events were wiped from the calendar. Business had dried up overnight for the Inner West florist, co-owned by Elaine Chew and Linda Jamieson. “We really had no idea how we were going to survive,” Elaine says. “Every event booking we… Read more »
As the owner of Ahava Australia and Red Earth Market, Johnothan Naiman is passionate about local artists’ work from Australia’s indigenous communities. His businesses manufacture an extensive range of products that feature First Nation artists’ creations. He tells Kochies Business Builders (KBB) ethical sourcing and sustainable practices are at the core of Ahava and Red… Read more »
2020 was a challenging year for Justine Glen. Like many in the travel industry, her business was hit hard by the pandemic. However, a TAFE NSW and Westpac small business recovery course helped Justine understand how to employ her passion for wildlife photography to engineer a successful business pivot. When international borders slammed shut in… Read more »
In 2020, the coronavirus crisis disrupted nearly every facet of life. In all the chaos, company priorities shifted; the way people worked changed; and lifestyles were uncertain. This disruption has left many industries ripe for new innovations and poised Australia’s startup community for success. However, it’s no secret that launching a new business is challenging. Thousands of… Read more »
Like six in ten self-employed Australians*, Jade Proctor wants the freedom to work when he wants, where he wants. Luckily being a sole trader gives him the control to create the work-life balance he craves. “I’ve never wanted an all-consuming career. I work not to work,” laughs Jade Proctor, founder of Create it with Concrete.… Read more »
Leanne Haining and Scott Kelly met backpacking across Turkey in 1993. Little did they know this chance encounter would spawn a relationship and business that has lasted over twenty years. Urban Rituelle is a business whose mission is to create rituals that make people feel good while keeping the planet’s health at the forefront. Founded… Read more »
Despite increasing awareness about environmental issues and sustainability, it’s a sad fact that in Australia alone, more than 5 million tonnes of food ends up in landfill every year. Astonishingly, each of us wastes around 140kg of food every year with much of it being fruit and vegetable matter. This equates to around 20 per… Read more »
Four years into our business journey, the sharks started circling – and we welcomed it. My co-founder and I were pleased to accept the opportunity to appear on Channel 10’s Shark Tank, the show where potential investors were the sharks and entrepreneurs the meat, writes Matej Varhalik, CEO and co-founder of SpeedFit. While our venture… Read more »
Penny’s Cheese Shop is a pocket-sized fromagerie in Sydney’s Potts Point that is customer-focused, fun-filled and makes the best cheese toasties in town. “I think I fell into cheese by accident. I remember shopping with my mum and choosing cheese at a local deli when I was young. I loved that we could taste things,… Read more »
When we launched our personal care brand al.ive body in March 2020, it was a risk. With the country going into COVID lockdown and uncertainty, people questioned the timing of our start-up launch. However, we were confident we had the right product at the right time. It’s been a crazy ride with lessons learnt long… Read more »
Growing up in rural Australia, Danni Crews co-founder of organic kids brand, 123 Nourish Me has always had an affinity with nature. “I grew up on a farm with wide-open spaces, so my family understood the power of nature and the great outdoors. Nature play was encouraged, and a normal part of daily life. My… Read more »
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