Tag: Entrepreneur

Almost a fifth of Australia’s workforce is self-employed, the Kelly Index has found, with the economic downturn opening up opportunities for freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs.

The post high-school overseas jaunt doesn’t often prove the basis of a future career, but for Dave Milne, a stint travelling with a record company gave him a simple idea which has grown into a successful business.

Trent Brown is an awarded man, with a distinguished career spanning the manufacturing, marketing and BPO industries.

Biz Gals have announced their May networking event, to be held at Cargo Lounge on the 18th of May from 6:30pm.

Ruslan Kogan has the distinction of being the only entrepreneur with two companies in BRW’s 2010 Fast Starters list, with Kogan Technologies and Milan Direct making the cut.

Stephen Bell commenced his career in the financial services industry in 1997, spending 10 years in partnership building what quickly became the Australian Financial Services’ second largest financial planning firm.

Australian fashion is defying the odds, as local brands export with success in a dark market. Sass & Bide and Willow are leading the way in Australian fashion exports, as other entrepreneurial designers begin to crack the New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States’ markets.

Recent surveys of Australian businesses show that as many as 20 per cent of companies have female founders with another 13 per cent officially listed as owners.

Controversial Sydney publicist Max Markson will answer questions about his PR actions in an exclusive Q&A session for A List Entrepreneurs on Tuesday 27 April at 6pm at The Coach Bar-Lower Ground Floor GPO Sydney, No.1 Martin Place

Sam Saltis established bwired in 2000 with the goal of becoming a leading provider of web based solutions. Under Sam’s leadership, bwired has become the trusted web partner of government, major businesses, significant franchise brands and tourism icons.