#Entrepreneur Advice 2
What I learned from starting a business at 14
When I was growing up in Western Sydney I didn’t have access to a high disposable income for extracurricular activities, brand name clothes and the like. I took it upon myself from a young age to look for ways to fund my social life, events and anything I was missing out on. It was up […]
5 top tips to help entrepreneurs sleep better at night
Looking back to when I started Reckon 30 years ago with a maxed out credit card, a bank loan against a busted-up Holden Commodore and a big idea, it all seemed pie in the sky. Today Reckon is a publicly listed ASX company with strong growth employing over 500+ people across the world and a big, […]
Face your fear of failure and overcome it
It’s inevitable: we’re all going to fail at something. Unfortunately, for many people this failure evolves into a fear of trying. Here’s how not to let fear get the better of you.
Against the odds: ‘I didn’t let hearing loss slow me down’
Each Tuesday we’ll feature a business that’s endured an incredible challenge. This week, Lisa Mills explains how the loss of her hearing aids meant she had to discover a new way to communicate with clients.
Against the odds: How I came back after being defrauded
Damien James faced the ultimate challenge: bringing his business back from the brink. Here’ he reveals how when a serial fraudster stole money from him, he was forced to rebuild his podiatry company from the ground up.
The young bootstrapper turning breakfast on its head
Nathan Murphy is the young gun behind the MuesliForMe start-up, a subscription commerce venture that’s making waves in the breakfast market.
Against the odds: ‘How I retained staff during the GFC’
Each Tuesday we’ll feature a business that’s endured an incredible challenge. This week CEO of Carrera Partners Michael Floyd reveals how some quick-thinking during the GFC saw his business come out the other side with all staff and a profitable new division.
7 frugal start-up tips from millionaire entrepreneurs
Even the most successful business owners pinched pennies when starting up, and many still do. Consider their money-saving advice when starting a business.
6 ways to set goals like an Olympian
Not everyone can be an Olympic champion, but we can all learn from the athletes who are. Success in business is the same as success in sport, and it comes down to setting goals that will pave the way to achieving a personal best. Here’s how to make it happen.
Brookfarm founders on staying true to business ethos
Pam and Martin Brook have come a long way since selling macadamia muesli at their local market. Their business Brookfarm was the first food-manufacturing company to win a Telstra Australian Business of the Year Award, and now exports its award-winning products across the world. Despite the global success, the founders say its community ethos remains intact, creating an important point of difference for the business.
Getting source-y with Rebecca Derrington
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week stars SourceBottle founder Rebecca Derrington, who’s remade the relationship between journalists and expert sources and created a profitable business in the process.
The internet entrepreneur who achieved financial freedom at 22
In 2001, 22-year-old finance student Fred Schebesta co-founded digital agency Freestyle Media, growing the business into a successful media agency which sold for $1.3 million just a few years later. Here, the young entrepreneur talks about the importance of learning from your mistakes, first time around.
Five ways to hatch your next business idea
The first step in building a successful business is to stand out from the crowd. Here’s a real-world, step-by-step guide to distinguishing yourself and your product.
Three ways to keep your start-up on track
Tim Andrew was stuck inside a “corporate bubble” until age 35, when a business coach opened his eyes to the start-up possibilities in front of him. Now, the founder of new comparison website Split It is sharing how perspective, confidence and balance have led him to enjoy some real start-up success.