Tag: Entrepreneur
A $7 million loan and a giant leap of faith
Not many people would be brave enough to borrow $7 million to open a family holiday park while pregnant with their first child, but with business booming six years on, Sophie Bone has no regrets.
Lessons in entrepreneurship with multi-millionaire Dorry Kordahi
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features Dorry Kordahi, the BRW Young Rich List member who failed his HSC and went on to found one of the countries most successful promotional marketing businesses.
The Aussie ‘Yes Men’ behind an international skincare giant
Meet the two UTS graduates behind the world’s second largest natural beauty brand, Yes To Carrots.
The right mix of company culture and branding
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman's Fine Foods and company culture champion.
Nominate now for the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards
Do you know a deserving entrepreneur? Nominations are now open for the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
The serial web entrepreneur determined to get local businesses online
The entrepreneur behind the widly-successful Stayz site has turned his attention to SMBs, launching a start-up to help business owners create a professional and easy to manage and market website.
Lessons in innovation from Richard Branson
Consider Richard Branson, Apple, Samsung, Madonna and Lady Gaga. They continually top best sellers lists because they're always innovating - reinventing themselves in ways that captivate and capture their audiences. The good news is, your small business can do the same.
The husband and wife team behind an iconic Aussie brand
This week, your Friday Entrepreneur Fix features the founders of Dinosaur Designs, design-duo Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy.
A well-brewed retail business
Your Friday Entrepreneur Fix this week features Maryanne Shearer, founder of T2 and the entrepreneur responsible for turning a nation of coffee-drinkers into tea lovers.
Technology entrepreneurs to get a start in Silicon Valley
The NSW Government has announced its support for local technology companies to get started in Silicon Valley. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner announced government support for 12 early stage technology ventures with the costs of renting office space and accommodation at the new technology incubator StartUp House located in San Francisco.