In April 2016, Martin Kirby quietly set out with the immodest goal of stoking the narrative around ethical clothing in the Australian retail market. Before opening Godspeed, he dropped out of high school, started a hardcore punk band and toured the world for ten years, visiting over 40 countries. As he celebrates two years in business, Martin reflects on the lessons he learned along the way.
Not many people can build a business out of selling old fishing nets, but somehow Danielle Clayton makes it work.
Melbourne based, Spanish at heart. Joaquin O Ponce Rodriguez started his business to bring the traditional food and wine he loves to Australia.
The moment has arrived. It looks like Amazon is set to launch across the country this Thursday with what the company is calling a ‘soft launch’. The full site is predicted to be up and running to coincide with the ‘Black Friday’ sales.
“Over time, you learn ways of doing things that make your job more efficient, and mean you don’t need to spend as long working on the tools or doing the books so that you can achieve that work-life balance.”
Sometimes everything just falls into place and you find an opportunity you just can’t say no to. That’s exactly what happened for husband and wife Josh Long and Melanie Evans, and before they knew it they were running their very own café.
At one point or another, every business is going to get a negative review. However, negative feedback can actually have a positive effect on your business if handled right.
For many small business owners, it all starts with passion. That was the case for Serafin Martinez.
Running a business always felt like a distant dream for sisters Emily and Jenna Hutchison, but now they wouldn’t have it any other way.
LaunchVic’s inaugural startup business summit, Yeah Nah 2017, kicks off next week and our very own CEO, Aris Allegos, is one of the guest speakers!
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