Entrepreneurs

First Nations women and girls in Broome will now have access to free entrepreneurial workshops facilitated by the Academy for Enterprising Girls, in partnership with Make It Happen HQ.

PerkyPod is a patent-pending plant pot that contains internal drainage, filtration and a water catchment system, offering an alternative to the current self-watering pots already on the market. 

According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward data, the microbusiness community has flourished in Australia since the pandemic, with 52% of microbusinesses set up after 2020.

Simone Tsigolis founded Jetlag Remedy in 2020 after she identified a demand for personalised cleaning and housekeeping services designed specifically for busy parents and professionals. 

In just 12 months, Hackerlily HipSurfer has turned over more than $250,000 and won three awards.

Burning Heroes is the first startup awards created by founders for founders and first began in 2022.

Growing a business from $4 million in revenue to $40 million in just four years is no easy feat, but for Noshu founder Rachel Bajada, this number is about to become a reality in 2024.

With parents burning out, the need for innovation in coping with the mental load of family admin has never been more apparent.

There is no "magic" formula to cracking the Chinese export market, but Australian brands still stand to benefit by positioning their goods as "premium" quality, says a recent exhibitor at China's largest international export conference.

The program developed through the partnership will address the challenges faced by First Nations youth including a lack of access to local role models, resources and culturally nuanced learning. 

Andrea Christie-David founded Leor In Home Learning, a startup that went on to be acquired by the ASX-listed entity G8 Education in 2021. She’s now moved on from the business and shares her reflections on the key things she’s learned since launching and exiting the business.

The Australian Taxation Office has launched its free education platform for small business owners, promising useful and informative courses for entrepreneurs at every stage of the business lifecycle.