Bon Maxie’s founder nailed a niche in the accessories market, using Instagram to grow a seven-figure business
Bon Maxie founder Clare Spelta sat down with SmartCompany to talk about growing her business on Instagram and the importance of finding niches in the market to solve customer problems.
How failure and a near-death experience set neobank Up’s Dom Pym up for success
Dom Pym helped launch Up in 2018, backed by Bendigo Bank. But it may never have happened at all if his previous business hadn't failed.
Aussie fitness chain Fitstop is taking on the US with the help of a local industry expert
The lease for Fitstop’s Los Angeles headquarters has just been signed, with a January launch, while the first 10 fitness studios will open over the course of 2023.
After $197 million cut the Entrepreneurs’ Programme will be assessed again next budget
The controversial Entrepreneurs' Programme will be re-assessed again ahead of the next budget, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources has confirmed with SmartCompany.
“I’m still googling how to run a business”: How Nikki Kelly took her jewellery label to $2.5 million turnover
Kellective by Nikki has gone from an Etsy garage business to a company with 13 employees.
Sketch and Etch leaned on its peers in tough times to unlock a 700% revenue spike
The neon sign business has taken the US by storm, and is the only licensed manufacturer for Marvel in its sector. Here’s how the co-founders did it.
How Sheet Society got comfortable in lockdown and achieved sustainable growth in its business
Sheet Society CEO and co-founder Hayley Worley drew inspiration from her consumer experience and fashion background to reinvent the way people shop for bedclothes.
Tribe Skincare founder Kayla Houlihan rebranded and stopped advertising. Now her business is stronger than ever
Kayla Houlihan admits she had reservations about putting a full rebrand in motion for Tribe Skincare, which included a new logo and all-new packaging.
First Nations Business Showcase to highlight Indigenous-owned companies in South Australia
Yanun Project Services will be among 100 companies across South Australia participating in the First Nations Business Showcase this month.
Muesli giant Carman’s buys Fruit Wise, marking the company’s first acquisition after 30 years in business
Carman’s acquired Australian-owned and made snacking brand Fruit Wise for an undisclosed sum after a year of discussions.
How The Quick Flick founder Iris Smit forged a $15 million beauty empire
Iris Smit discusses how The Quick Flick is changing the face of beauty, how to grow a customer base on social media and what steps business owners can take to land themselves the deal of a lifetime with a major retailer.
My Biggest Mistake: Iris Smit, founder of The Quick Flick
Iris Smit's biggest mistake is the type that haunts the dreams of many entrepreneurs across the world, yet it’s one any business owner can make in a split second.