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How James Stevens turned a childhood in a flower shop into most compelling e-commerce florist
This week on Founder Friday, we sat down with James Stevens, founder of Mr Roses and one of Australia’s quiet e-commerce success stories.
How 100 conversations with strangers created an unexpected business empire
No network, no funding, no roadmap. Just lunch invitations to strangers. How one woman’s courage built a movement that spans continents.
Act of letting go: A founder’s honest account of leaving her first business
Rebecca Klodinsky, the founder of IIXIIST, opens up about the difficult decision to walk away from her successful business and how that leap of faith led to a new beginning.
How a trip to Europe inspired this Aussie mum’s million-dollar idea
We chatted with Friederike Kuehn, a Brisbane mum whose “Oh My God!” moment with phone straps led to RIKKA, now growing 76% in a year.
Founders spill the sexist questions investors dared to ask
In honor of Women’s Day, we asked female founders to share the most outrageous (and insightful) investor questions they’ve faced—and how they pushed back
Luis Guzmán: From house cleaner to owning two restaurants
Discover Luis Guzmán’s remarkable journey, from immigrant cleaner to the proud owner of two thriving restaurants.
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.
The five keys to a successful business partnership
Byline: Ak Sabbagh Nothing is of more importance to a successful business than working with the right people. When it comes to partnerships, that’s even more crucial. The person you work with can make or break your business, your prosperity, and by extension, your wellbeing. So, the stakes on picking the right business partner are […]
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 […]
A start up story: the ups & downs, how-tos and entrepreneur advice
CEO and Founder, Luke Dutton, of new product COAT shares his startup story. A lot of the time new businesses are founded out of the realisation of a gap in the market from either a personal or professional perspective. Luke Dutton’s businesses is no exception and COAT was founded when there was no product solving […]
12RND Fitness so successful it expands overseas
12RND Fitness is the fastest growing boxing & strength franchise that has caught the attention of some of Australia’s leading athletes. Tim West, the Managing Director of 12RND has been involved in a number of successful fitness businesses, whether it be launching them himself or investing into their growth and development. Tim began 12RND Fitness after […]
You don’t have to do everything; the power of outsourcing in small business
To achieve my business mission, I cannot be bogged down creating websites, running social media campaigns, building sales funnels and doing my own PR. If I want to do what I do best, I leave the rest to the best. This is otherwise known as outsourcing. It is easy when you start a business to […]
Luxury Escapes Founder’s success secrets
Founding one of the world’s fastest growing travel websites, Luxury Escapes, Adam Schwab is an award winning entrepreneur with over 15 year’s experience in business and journalism. His passion for travel combined with knowledge of business allowed him to build one of Australia’s most profitable e-commerce companies in just five years without any external funding. With offices already […]
Let’s Talk: Future-proofing
Dynamic Business asked founders what their businesses are doing to make sure they are future proof.
Meet the entrepreneur using social media to change the travel game
Dynamic Business chats with the co-founder of The Bali Bible.
Vu Tran, founder and doctor, talks mental health in the startup world
Vu Tran chats about mental health.
Why an agility ethos is crucial in times of change and uncertainty
Why quick action is incredibly important.
Let’s Talk: Perspective
Experts tell us what they would do if they turned back time.
Simon Duffy: The founder changing the male skincare scene
Dynamic Business has a chat to Bulldog Skincare’s founder.
Meet the founder transforming the ‘no sugar’ category
Dynamic Business chats to the founder of Noshu.
Let’s Talk: Brain Drain
How can we prevent great talent going overseas?
How working with family can lead to great success
The benefits of working with family.
How you can run your business from anywhere
Over the last 10 years, my company Business Blueprint has achieved more than 4,000 percent business growth. During this time, I’ve also travelled for three to four months a year, sometimes for business but mostly to visit incredible locations with my family. Many of my clients and peers ask me how I’m able to spend […]
Avoiding boredom in your business
As an entrepreneur with a very niche business, a specific target market and narrowly defined purpose, Sarah Riegelhuth knows all too well how easy it can be to get bored doing the same things each day – particularly once the exciting startup phase is over. Here she looks at how you can grow your business […]