Belinda’s Store: Creating a market for high-end wares in a regional town
Small business case study: There was no market for high-end fashion in Yamba, until Belinda’s Store opened. Business snapshot Name: Belinda’s Store Products & services: A premium boutique offering...
View ArticleFrancaboutwine: A case study in following your passion
Business snapshot Name: Francaboutwine Products & services: Import/distribution of French and Italian wines Number of employees: 1 (Ben) Owners: Neil Thomson and Ben Grieve Location: Victoria and...
View ArticleJack Rabbit Food Stores: A big win over big corporates
Business snapshot Name: Jack Rabbit Food Stores Products & services: A convenience store with a unique focus on fresh, local products like daily-made bread and fair trade coffee. Number of...
View ArticleGena Karpf: The sweet side of staff management
Name: SWEETNESS The Patisserie Products: High-quality, handmade confectionary Number of employees: 14 Owner: Gena Karpf Location: Epping, Sydney www.sweetness.com.au Gena Karpf baked her first cake at...
View ArticleA day in Terry Biviano’s shoes
As a successful shoe designer and the wife of rugby league player Anthony Minichiello, celebrity Terry Biviano knows how to run a small business with style. Here’s how she launched her designer line...
View ArticleA Slice of Orange: Championing local suppliers
Name: A Slice of Orange Products: Regional providore of boutique local produce Number of employees: 5 Owners: Lisa and Jess Lovick Location: Orange, NSW www.asliceoforange.com.au ‘Local’ has been the...
View ArticleDragonfly Marketing: Building a regional brand
Name: Dragonfly Marketing Products and services: Regional marketing business specialising in digital solutions Number of employees: 1 Owner: Jane Hillsdon Location: Port Macquarie, NSW...
View ArticleHenry Pilcher: The designer entrepreneur
Business snapshot: Name: Henry Productions Products & services: Industrial designer Number of employees: Sole trader Owner: Henry Pilcher Location/s: Head office/studio – Rose Bay, Sydney Showrooms...
View ArticleAnthony Minichiello’s small business: A whole new ball game
As an Australian professional rugby league player, Sydney Roosters captain Anthony Minichiello knows what it’s like to work hard for your goals. Here he talks about his mission to turn a lifelong...
View ArticlePip Brett: Building a small business A-Team
Name: Jumbled and Iglou Products: Jumbled is a homewares store (virtual and online) and Iglou a fashion store aimed at young women. Number of employees: Four casual staff (plus outsourced support team)...
View ArticleKooringal Hotel: How to garner community support
Name: The Kooringal Hotel Products & services: A local pub in regional New South Wales Number of employees: 22-25 Owner: Sean O’Hara Location: 88 Faye Avenue, Wagga Wagga, NSW Website:...
View ArticleSandy Bay Surf Co: Survival of the fittest
Name: Sandy Bay Surf Co. Products and services: Surf, skate and moto fashion and accessory retailers Number of employees: 50 Owners: The Tollis family Location: Southern and western Sydney...
View ArticleNatalie Bloom: The art of life splicing
Bloom Cosmetics founder Natalie Bloom shares her secrets for balancing a hugely successful business while working from home. Business snapshot Name: Bloom Cosmetics Products and services: Cosmetics...
View ArticleGetting social with entrepreneur Michelle Bridges
Social media has played a key role in the success of the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation. Business snapshot Name: Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation Products & services:...
View ArticleGood Cycles: Social business hits a gear change
Good Cycles knows about the power and feel-good factor of running a social enterprise. Ultimately, the businesses can’t fail. Find out why. Business snapshot Name: Good Cycles Products and services:...
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