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The Aussie entrepreneur making ethical organic production the new standard in luxury linens

Chloe Potvin - November 8, 2016 3 MIN READ

Launched in late 2016, this young business has already had an incredible response from customers around the world.

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10 essential steps to take when launching a business

Gavin Sequeira - November 7, 2016 4 MIN READ

Setting up a business for the first time is a daunting yet exciting adventure! These steps will help you on the track to success.

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The Sydney-based business helping Australian brands unlock China’s online market

Chloe Potvin - November 1, 2016 3 MIN READ

“After realising Australian brands faced so many technological, cultural and linguistic challenges when trying to communicate with Chinese-speaking consumers, I decided to quit my corporate job at 26 years old and join my business partner to begin THINK CHINA.”

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Does Australia have a culture of snake oil entrepreneurship?

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Being invited to yet another conference that promises to give entrepreneurs the blue print for a successful business, I can’t help but wonder if we have a culture of snake oil entrepreneurship.

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Compass Fertility boutique founder named Telstra ACT Business Woman of the Year

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Dr Nicole Sides, managing director & medical director of Compass Fertility, is the 2016 Telstra Australian Capital Territory Business Woman of the Year.

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Kochie's Business Builders - October 25, 2016 2 MIN READ

Sydney entrepreneurs who have transformed traditional business models with innovative ideas to attract customers will share their best advice for forging ahead.

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Macca’s supply chain director named the 2016 Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year

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Jackie McArthur from logistics service provider, Martin Brower, is the 2016 Telstra New South Wales Business Woman of the Year

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Home-based cancer care entrepreneur named 2016 Telstra WA Business Woman of the Year

Kochie's Business Builders - October 17, 2016 2 MIN READ

Western Australian entrepreneur, Julie Adams, is the 2016 Telstra Western Australian Business Woman of the Year, recognised for the success of her business, chemo@home.

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Simone Milasas shares her tips for getting in on the investor action, with her top tip being that you need to back yourself!

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Telstra announces NSW Business Women’s Awards finalists

Chloe Potvin - September 23, 2016 2 MIN READ

Telstra Business Women’s Awards champion women from diverse industries, ensuring their achievements are given the recognition they deserve.

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How to come up with entrepreneurial winning ideas

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Entrepreneurs invariably start by enrolling in the school of hard knocks.

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Lightning Lab XX: Making entrepreneurship more accessible to female founders

Chloe Potvin - August 24, 2016 7 MIN READ

Having already helped 45 start-ups launch into the local and global business markets, New Zealand’s Lightning Lab shifted its focus to female entrepreneurs, with the launch of a female founder mentorship driven accelerator programme, Lightning Lab XX.

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