My biggest mistake: Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks
When you rapidly grow your inventory without focusing on quality, you can lose loyal customers. Here's how Lubetzky changed course.
Bill and Melinda Gates will continue to run foundation together after divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates have announced they are getting divorced, but will continue to work on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation together.
The fallacy of youth: Why middle-aged entrepreneurs do better than their younger competition
Starting young can have some clear advantages, but overall, the research suggests older age is associated with higher levels of entrepreneurial success.
Seven growth secrets: How hyper-growth startup Linktree attracted 12 million users in just five years
SmartCompany Plus interviewed co-founder Alex Zaccaria, along with head of growth Jess Box, to discuss how the company capitalised on the product's innate virality, and how the business needed to change as it scaled.
‘I changed the locks’: Mark Bouris led a coup and won a business. Now, he has regrets
This exclusive extract from Mark Bouris' latest book, Rise, shows that while ambition is a great motivating force, when it is followed unchecked, you can make mistakes.
My biggest mistake: Naomi Simson and David Anderson, co-founders of Big Red Group
Naomi Simson shares the lesson she learned the hard way: have the uncomfortable conversations on governance early.
Why Georgia Samuel decided to close her once thriving salad bar chain, Famish’d
Georgia Samuel founded Famish'd salad bars in mid-2010 and quickly found success. But the COVID-19 pandemic led her to make the difficult decision to move on.
Forget 10,000 hours on one skill. According to David Epstein, range is the key to success
Investigative journalist David Epstein dives into the science of success in Range, debunking the myth that only specialists succeed.
Social media meets loyalty program: Barossa Valley Brewing founder encourages support of local producers
The app launched last week, and in this initial phase D’Silva says a single post will accrue 20 points, and 100 points will get users a free beer.
Naomi Simson: How Carla Zampatti changed my world
Many women leaders and business owners were inspired by fashion designer Carla Zampatti, writes fellow entrepreneur Naomi Simson.
Pinterest’s poison, killing ideas, and one scientist’s dogged determination
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My biggest mistake: Jane Lu, founder of Showpo
How do you know when inspiration has turned into distraction, and what should you do about it?