Smartphone addiction = a chance to create your brand’s ‘love story’ You may well have sat in a restaurant and seen people around you staring at their smartphone, or in the bus or tram, or in shops… even walking along the street. As a society, we’re...
Impact of online retail giants on small business Amazon has arrived in Australia and there is no doubt that it has a long term strategy and deep pockets — but that is not a reason for Australian retailers to be fearful. I believe that the best protection from...
NSW 3 year expiry gift cards legislation In 2001, when I thought it was a good idea to start a business from home, no one had ever heard of experience gifting in Australia. There were very few gift cards in the market and most gift certificates were handwritten by the...
Life as an entrepreneur Entrepreneurship is a long, tough road — there’s no denying it. We heard Coldplay loud and clear when they told us ‘nobody said it was easy’. Being in business also comes with a lot of pressure that perhaps can’t be seen from the outside...
What it takes to become a best place to work The proof is in the planning It takes a plan to be the best. Being the best doesn’t just ‘happen’ and Wavelength understands this. Wavelength, Australia’s largest medical recruitment agency, is in the Top...
How to lead in the digital age I travel the country meeting and speaking to business owners, and the resounding message that I hear time and time again is, “business is not getting any easier.” Finding customers, keeping customers, and creating a thriving workplace...
Ecto Handplanes: Too good to swim past When Chris came into the Tank and said ‘In this case Sharks and Surfers are a perfect match’, or something like that, I think he is probably right. Chris from Ecto Handplanes is all about design. As he hands each of us our very...
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...
