Urban Swan, the RedBalloon of gen Z dating, scores $2 million seed funding
Gen Z date startup, Urban Swan, has exclusively revealed $2 million in seed funding to SmartCompany. That will certainly buy an overpriced Sydney cocktail or two.
Brands come out in force for April Fools: Here are 12 of the best
It's the day pranksters welcome with glee, and brands plan for weeks (sometimes months) out. So which Aussie brands got in on the action this year?
Big Red Group eyes further acquisitions after scooping up travel brands
It took more than 12 months to complete the deal, and now the Big Red Group team are on the lookout for more acquisitions.
Naomi Simson shares how you can cultivate a growth mindset to unlock long-term success
Australian entrepreneur and RedBalloon co-founder Naomi Simson says adopting a growth mindset is the key to navigating a pandemic and emerging with a thriving business.
Being “customer obsessed” is the key to unlocking your growth: Here’s how to achieve it
According to Naomi Simson, being “customer obsessed” starts from the top and filters down through every aspect of your business: from your leadership ability, to your culture and cash flow.
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.
Cash in or kick back: When should business owners think about selling their business?
The process of selling a business comes in many shapes and sizes, with some entrepreneurs exiting after a few years, a few decades, or even longer.
Lessons on failure from Shark Tank investors: How to take control of your business when things aren’t quite going right
Some of the sharks from Shark Tank about failure, the times they’ve seen things go wrong in business, and how they kept moving forward.
Naomi Simson: Five marketing rules I still live by
Your job as a marketer is to engage people at an emotional level, says RedBalloon's Naomi Simson. Here's five marketing rules Simson lives by.
Naomi Simson: Here’s five things on my to-do list (that all retailers should be paying attention to)
No business owner can take a set and forget mindset, especially in retail. RedBalloon's Naomi Simson shares five things she's paying close attention to.
We have one life: Live it proudly
When it comes to employee engagement, we’ve overlooked the importance of pride, says RedBalloon founding director Naomi Simson.
Motorhome rental business pays penalty over Visa and MasterCard payment surcharges
A national motorhome rental company has paid a fine of $12,600, after the consumer watchdog said the company was charging excessive payment surcharges.