Big Australia — Big Opportunity The Australian population has grown by 400,000 in the last 12 months and is likely to reach 25 million sometime this year. As I watched the Four Corners episode on Big Australia, whilst I felt a little ‘cramped’, I also felt that this...
It’s not all gloom and doom in retail I have attended a number of retailer conferences this year; looking for where the opportunity lies, what success look likes and learning from others. As US online purchasers hit 14% of all retail transactions (and it is expected...
Retail in 2018 is challenging… what are we doing about it? Retail in Australia (and everywhere else) is facing it’s most challenging year, ever… the question is: what are we going to do? I recently read a piece written by Scott Galloway about the rise of...
What startups in Australia are thinking… Startup Muster released their 2017 annual survey results last week which highlight the developments in the Australian startup ecosystem. Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, The Honorable Craig Laundry...
Shark Tank Season 3 Finale The time has come and we are already at the finale of this season in the Tank. And as they say, last but not least… Jimalie Coconut Products Jaypee is first up into the Tank seeking $85k for 20% equity in his business of high quality...
Shark Tank Season 3 Episode 12 The gloves come off this week in the Tank… no surprises who! First up we have… Sweet Mickie Emma has come to the Tank and brought with her personalised gift cookies. Baked using a family cookie recipe with some Gen Y humour...
Successful Business PlanMake the most of your business plan In the blink of an eye, September is here already. Spring has sprung in the Southern Hemisphere and the change of season always leads me reflect on what progress I’ve made in the three months just passed — an...
Shark Tank Season 3 Episode Eleven Here we are again, back in the Tank. First to face the Sharks is…. Your Flavour Ace is young, enthusiastic and hardworking and has quit his job to focus on his business! He has developed a range of healthy seasonings and has...