Mum makes $10m from ‘ugly’ idea
She decided to take a chance on it all going “horribly wrong” and sell her house to fund her big idea, which included living on a boat for three years.
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Man’s mould illness sparks $5m idea
A Tasmanian man was struck down by a mystery illness at just 24, leaving him bed-bound and unable to work. But it led to a life-changing idea.
Brothers’ ‘unique’ idea rakes in $7.5m
Two brothers have taken a family idea and turned it into a multimillion-dollar success, with more plans to expand in the works.
Aussie company goes from broke to $22m
Two brothers were drowning in so much debt they faced losing both their homes and the family business. But then a “desperate” move changed everything.
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26yo uni student builds $15m empire
Her appearance on Shark Tank saw her business “blow up” and now she’s on a mission to ensure a product for Australians is a bit more “sexy”.
Obscene way comedian made $500k
Brisbane comedian Christian Hull lost his stand-up gigs thanks to Covid – so he turned to another way of making money and business is booming.
‘Naked’ idea lands $13m Coles, Woolies deal
A Melbourne man is giving people the full drinking experience without the hangover as Aussies become more “sober curious” – and it’s paying off.
Aussies ‘royalty’ treatment rakes in $750k
A Melbourne couple have taken spoiling that special companion to the next level, selling almost 200,000 of their treats in the last year.
Woman turns redundancy into $14m empire
A Melbourne woman who started off operating her business from the boot of her car after losing her job now sells over 90,000 items a year.
Couple’s ‘simple pleasure’ idea makes $2m
A Victorian couple who fell in love over their passion for the outdoors have now turned it into a business that’s making millions.
Aussies $6.6m plan for e-bike domination
The Perth man describes his designs as the Tesla of e-bikes and wants to see one in every Aussie household in the future.
Britney Spears’ million dollar boost to brand
The brand was started by a Brisbane woman and has attracted the likes of Lady Gaga, Pink and the Pussycat Dolls – raking in $20m a year.
DIY dad’s device to stop messy kid’s meals
The free time created by the COVID-19 lockdown allowed more tinkering in the garage and a genius solution to many parent’s problems.
Man’s $2m haul from wife’s sore feet
The Melbourne man sold a whopping $535k worth of his products in just one day earlier this year, with the pandemic changing the game.
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