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Vanilla Zulu: From Globe-Trotting Chef to Brisbane Business Mogul

Melanie Townsend grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe where fun meant cooking or baking. Learning how to make a little go a long way instilled an irrepressible creativity in her cooking, a lifelong passion for food, and led her to start two culinary schools on two different continents.

The One Where Mel Almost Cooked Her Cash Flow

Mel's had her fair share of Catastrophic Muck-Ups. Most recently a kitchen fit out was delayed three weeks, which could've devastated her cash flow, but she saw it coming and planned ahead. And the secret to her intuition? Diligence, attention, and forecasting.

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Data to Grow Your Business

Why is data one of the scariest four-letter words of the 21st century? Because hips may lie, but data doesn’t – it simply reports facts. Business data can be a powerful tool for growth. If you’re unsure what data you have or how to use it, this guide will get you started.

The One Where Tammy Got Hit With a Product Recall

An ACCC product recall would be one of the worst imaginable catastrophic muck-ups for most brands. And it was for My Little Giggles when their Play Gym Rings were recalled and their competitors took to social media to sink the boot in while they were reeling from the ramifications of this catastrophic muck-up.

My Little Giggles: From Power Tools to Baby Brand

Tammy Greig knows her way around power tools. In 2015, she met up with Carla Peck and what started out as a playdate for their young daughters turned into the beginning of My Little Giggles. Carla noticed the ‘Learning Tower’ Tammy had made in her garage and saw the potential to build a brand around the problem-solving product.

The One Where Hannah Wasted $50,000

A decision to open a pop-up store quickly became one of the worst and most expensive mistakes in Francesca's history, but Hannah was able to turn it into a resounding positive for the business.

Francesca: from Sole Trader to 30-Woman Company in Seven Years

Hannah Vasicek (left) first ventured into business aged 12, but being her own boss wasn't always the plan. She was going to be a doctor, then a lawyer, instead she pursued her passion and built a million dollar jewellery business from the ground up.

How Martin from Godspeed Forged His Own Path to Success

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.

Building A Business With Garrett Huston Of Mason Dixon | Moula Good Business

Mason Dixon: Building the American Dream in Melbourne

In his first five minutes of trade, having only sold three sandwiches, Garrett Huston smashed the door on one of his restaurant’s refrigerators, showering glass over all the day’s stock. The opening day of Mason Dixon ended in anything but triumph. But day two was far more successful and now, almost four years later, they have two locations in Melbourne’s CBD with plans for further expansion.

Small Business Spotlight: Salt Gypsy | Moula Good Business Www.moula.com.au

Salt Gypsy: from Lycra Leggings to Sustainable Fashion Icon

Not many people can build a business out of selling old fishing nets, but somehow Danielle Clayton makes it work.

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