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My journey to a million-dollar company
Rory Boyle, the Founder of Promotions Warehouse, shares his journey of transforming his business idea into a successful multi-million-dollar corporation through effective scaling strategies.
Founder Friday with Jenny Briscoe-Hough: the mission to deliver meaningful (and affordable) funerals
In a culture that’s often intimidated by death and dying, Tender Funerals’ Jenny Briscoe-Hough is determined to approach things a little differently.
Founder Friday with Jacqui Bull: transforming Australia’s staffing market
The story of Sidekicker, Australia and New Zealand's largest online staffing platform that empowers people to choose where and when they work.
Business optimism in Australia remains high, despite rising inflation
A recent report has revealed over 80 per cent of businesses have a positive outlook for the Australian economy over the next 12 months.
Founder Friday with Liz Agresta: the secrets to building a $15m beauty empire
How Liz Agresta's organic, sustainable beauty brand Australian Glow grew to a $15 million empire in just three years.
What Australian family businesses can learn from their global peers
A survey of over 2,400 family businesses across 70 countries has looked into the factors that drive their performance and continuity across generations.
Money matters: This entrepreneur is out to fill the void left by schools
Timely new research into trading and investment trends has found that nearly one in every five Australians (17%) has lost substantial sums due to poor investment decisions.
Let’s Talk: 40 Top Business lessons from 2021
In this week’s Let’s Talk edition, we asked experts to share the best lessons they learned in 2021, as well as their plans for the future.
New Victorian fund offers $10m for female-led startups
LaunchVic’s Alice Anderson Fund has backed its first five female entrepreneurs, co-investing $10 million in early-stage capital. The companies chosen tackle ideas that range from recycled clothing to children’s toys and fitness. Alice Anderson Fund The Fund, named in honour of the founder of Australia’s first all-woman motor garage and repair workshop, is helping Victorian […]
Dane McBeth: Not your typical bestselling author
How Dane McBeth has taken on the self-publishing industry and won.
Let’s talk: Fear of starting a business
In today’s Let’s Talk we are discussing the fear that comes with starting a business with different founders who have been there and come through it. When starting entering into any new chapter, challenge or unknown territory in life, fear is a natural emotion that arises. This is particularly the case in entrepreneurship where you […]
How the Hembrow sisters built a multi-million-dollar business empire
The Hembrow sisters have established a highly marketable brand within a short timeframe of just three years, combining their skills to develop a multi-million-dollar global fashion, influencer, health and fitness business empire. Yet like any start-up venture, there are always lessons to be learnt along the way. Tammy Hembrow is one of Australia’s biggest influencers, […]
15 years ago, I built a startup – Here’s how I’d do it differently
A decade and a half ago when I built my first company, the word “startup” was practically unheard of in Australia. When we talked about entrepreneurship, it was people starting small businesses or service based companies; and there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s been the backbone of the economy for decades, particularly for migrant families […]
Brotherly ties bringing out the best in business: An entrepreneur pair
Digital marketing agency brothers grow a $5 million business and shoot to the top with an Amazon bestseller There’s something intriguing about successful sibling duos. Think Serena and Venus, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Ben and Casey Affleck – the list goes on. How is it that there is so much talent in one family? It […]
Let’s talk: Entrepreneur
Today we are discussing the term “entrepreneur” and whether or not it’s a term that is too loosely used. At Dynamic Business, we have seen a change in the way that “entrepreneur” is used and heard lots of different opinions on who qualifies as an entrepreneur. This change in definition most likely correlates with the […]
In the start-up phase? Here are 6 tips you should know from teacher turned entrepreneur
H&R Block has partnered with Home Baker and Author, Katherine Sabbath to launch their Grants for Growth initiative – offering support to budding entrepreneurs who need an extra boost to transform a dream from ideation or start-up phase to mainstream. Katherine was a high school history and geography teacher by trade, but turned her big dream into a successful career; […]
Motivation: 7 questions to ask yourself
Building a successful business takes commitment, courage, and a significant investment of time, energy, and money. The process can involve countless setbacks, frustrations, roadblocks, and challenges. However, the sense of satisfaction business owners feel when their business is successful often outweighs the challenges along the way. It’s therefore crucial for current and would-be business owners […]
4 women that overcame ill health and went on to build business empires
These four women have overcome different illnesses, or periods of unhealthiness, in their lives, and have later gone on to build their lives as successful female entrepreneurs. Perhaps unsurprisingly, they are all in the health & fitness industry, as their times of being unwell have lead them to find a solution and help other people […]
Kicked out and pregnant at 24, to 1.6m per year entrepreneur at 37: How Yemi Penn turned it all around
Yemi Penn hit rock bottom aged 24 when she was kicked out of home by her parents, whose traditional Nigerian values disapproved of her falling pregnant whilst unmarried, and she found herself homeless, in an unsafe, violent environment in South London. She had a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but found herself sleeping on a doorstep […]
27 yr old entrepreneur Dr Elliot Smith and his med startup that is saving men’s lives
At just 27 years old, Dr Elliot Smith is the CEO and Co-founder of Maxwell Plus, which is backed by Shark Tank’s Steve Baxter. Maxwell Plus is a Brisbane based medical business rethinking the way we detect and diagnose cancer, with a specific focus on prostate cancer. Elliot was inspired to start Maxwell Plus after his […]
Julie Hirsch and Nicole Lamond: The new 2-woman business that just raised $1m capital and won over Woolworths
Julie Hirsch and Nicole Lamond have founded Eloments, the world’s first organic tea enriched with plant-based vitamins and minerals, designed to give consumers a natural and enjoyable way to take their daily vitamins. This small company – comprised of just Julie and Nicole – is celebrating a big win this month with entry into the tea […]
Entrepreneur advice: How businesses can keep up with delivery demand
Byline: Guy Mckenzie and Adam Gilmore, co-founders of Tonic With the demand for delivery rapidly increasing, businesses across all industries, from food to health and retail, are feeling the pressure to provide fast and reliable delivery options. In recent years, there has been a rise globally in the use of delivery services. It is estimated […]
It’s time for small business owners to reconnect with their passion
Byline: Ben White People start small businesses for many different reasons. Some see a problem that no one else is solving, or an opportunity that no one else has seen. Others want to break free from the shackles of their workplace. Their reasons might all be different, but one thing they have in common is […]
New entrepreneur in the skin care world has made $30,000 in just 3 months
Priscilla Hajiantoni’s earliest memories are of admiring her mother’s beauty and the daily rituals she took to care for her skin. The daughter of a beauty salon owner, Priscilla’s after school education was rebooking clients, stock orders, and serving tea and coffee to all of the ladies looking after their skin. Priscilla founded the Bangn […]