How Carlotta + Gee’s co-founders grew its annual turnover 350% while working on opposite sides of the world
Working on the opposite side of the world to your co-founder isn't ideal, but Georgie Cavanagh and Carlotta Casals found success.
The Stubby Club: How three schoolmates built a brand securing deals with the AFL, NFL and Cricket Australia
The Stubby Club has come a long way in the $750 million sports merch industry since its starting days in 2018, when it was run after-hours out of the back of a mate’s factory.
“Spend less time sitting on excel spreadsheets”: Founder of Finders Keepers markets shares her tips for future-proofing your business
When the going gets tough, the best founders get innovative. That’s how Finders Keepers founders future-proofed the business.
Communication is key: How Fig & Bloom defied the odds to scale up
For Groch, having a diversified business offering was intrinsic to Fig & Bloom. When the pandemic changed the landscape, it proved to be a wise business strategy.
How husband-and-wife duo Renae and Roy Kunda have survived 30 years co-running a home-based business
"It has always seemed simple to me. This is our life, and it’s just what we do. That is until coronavirus knocked."
A pressure cooker environment: How to minimise the pain of a co-founder breakup
Co-founder breakups are common because such relationships are beset with challenges — so all founding teams should have a vesting agreement in place.
Sibling co-founders are a secret weapon for business success… unless you’re the Dassler brothers
Family businesses often naturally possess the all-important ingredients for long-term success: trust, a unified vision, commitment and stability.
How this husband-and-wife duo juggle a growing business and four kids to boot
The question I get asked a lot is how does your wife do it all? How does she look after the kids, run the household and the business? Here's how.
Lessons from the ashes: How this duo rebuilt after a fire gutted their Brisbane pub
After 155 years surviving floods and fires, The Port Office Hotel in Brisbane succumbed to an everyday kitchen fire. Less than a year on, they've rebuilt.
‘What could be better?’ Four tips for going into business with a friend
What should you do to ensure your business partnership thrives and relationship with your friend survives? Here are four tips.
Monetising FOMO: How travel startup YouLi raised $200,000, after the perfect founding team was born
YouLi has secured $200,000 in funding, but co-founder Jen Fein couldn’t have done it without her team — and finding them was her biggest challenge so far.
Is your co-founder your best friend? Here’s how to ensure your business and friendship flourish
If you have decided to take a leap of faith and start a business with friends, it is imperative to keep these four key things in mind.