Florist Clare Harmer runs a boutique floristry, Fleur & Threads with her business partner Daniel Moore and has been in the industry for eight years. At first, Clare was a retail florist for two years until she decided to branch out on her own to create something unique. In the Spring of 2014, Fleur & Threads was… Read more »
We’re nearing the end of the second decade of the twenty-first century, and by now technology has completely changed the way businesses operate, whether it’s billion dollar companies or small independent entrepreneurships. The Internet has had a huge impact on both the way we conduct our personal lives and our businesses, and it’s mostly made things much easier.… Read more »
Two recent polls of small business sentiment are painting the Australian small business forecast for 2017 as a time for jobs and growth. According to the Small Spark survey from Xero – which polled over 340 businesses across Australia and New Zealand – close to half (49 per cent) of Australian small business owners said… Read more »
In my first few weeks of business, I raided the company piggy bank. But not to pay for business cards, a working phone line or even the rent; I rallied the spare cash I had for something so much more indulgent – to send myself to a conference. As I look back on that decision,… Read more »
We all know that starting and managing a business is no easy task. Getting the business basics right when you are starting out, including legal and brand protection advice, is essential. From choosing a brand name, to registration, to obtaining a trade mark, there’s a lot to consider including these five things. # 1. Choosing… Read more »
Like a lot of good things in life … my dream business began unexpectedly. My father returned from Hong Kong with a gift for my mother. He gave her a piece of gorgeous moissanite jewellery. The quality was almost equal to that of a diamond and was just a fraction of the cost. It couldn’t… Read more »
One man who’s passionate about innovation in the fitness sphere is Brisbane-based entrepreneur Tim West. Here are Tim’s tips for innovating – in any industry.
Since a very young age, Andrew Clarke’s innovative businesses have been disrupting the Australian industry in a wide variety of ways.
Roslyn Campbell has made successful steps toward changing the feminine hygiene industry over the past few years through the introduction of her brand, Tsuno.
Just having an innovative product is not enough to guarantee company success. Here are three ways for businesses to maintain an innovative “edge”.
Half of Australia’s most successful business women are working in traditionally male-dominated industries.
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