Tag: Growing

Ever imagined your mum and dad being your bosses? Or even working with your siblings day in, day out? We spoke to Tristan Harris, GM Buying and Marketing for NSW grocery chain, Harris Farm Markets.

Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics has announced today the company is growing their cosmetic empire in Australia by adopting a franchise business model. The company aims to add an additional 60 concept stores over the next 3 years to its existing 57 successful stores.

The majority of Australians reject the Government’s projected population growth figures, with 69 percent of Australians opposed to the idea of a population of 36 million by 2050.

If there’s one thing business owners want, it’s to grow. They have lots of ideas, have tried many different marketing activities but at the same time they are totally confused about where to start. Here are four strategies to help you narrow your focus when growing your business.

Small Australian businesses will be relatively unknown overseas, so marketing your business, brand, product or service strategically will help increase your exports. Find out how you can create an export marketing strategy. So you’ve landed your first export deal, perhaps through an online inquiry or contact through a colleague or by visiting an overseas trade […]

The changes to superannuation over the past two years have created an exciting opportunity for SME owners. Even if you’re nowhere near retirement age, you now have the ability to use superannuation to grow your business, control premises and provide for a comfortable retirement all at the same time. Recent changes relevant to SMEs, in regards […]

Networking to grow your business is critical. But for many, networking is something that is a chore rather than a must-do activity. Understanding your networking personality and that of others can be the key to your success. Attending functions around Australia I have noticed that there are six distinct networking styles. Identifying these and who […]

Will Evans from The Purist Company Exporting since 2004, The Purist Company’s key markets include the UK, US, China, New Zealand and Hong Kong. After developing his first range of products in WA, Will Evans moved to Sydney and set up The Purist Company in 1997 in a small factory in the Blue Mountains. The […]

What is an entrepreneur? There’s no definite answer, but there is one thing we know—it’s more than just running a business. So we’ve turned to the experts, who say innovation is a requirement in becoming an entrepreneur and growing your business. When the title ‘entrepreneur’ is thrown around it can cover anyone from the business […]

At a time when the air travel industry is plagued by serious problems, including security issues and soaring fuel costs, Graham Turner is still at the top of his multi-billion dollar game. Turner’s success with Flight Centre has something to do with staffing policies, caution with cash flow, innovative customer service, and everything to do with entrepreneurial vision. […]