Stores ‘reject’ cocktail over its name
An Aussie mum behind a $35 million business empire says retailers fearing complaints from “Karens” have knocked back her latest product.
Small Business
Inside business owners’ grim reality
So, you’d like to one day own and operate your very own business? As exciting as that sounds, you’ll soon discover there’s one thing missing.
‘Horrendous’ truth about $1.5m home
Stressed out homeowners fear they could go broke or fail to finish half built homes after the builder “disappeared” and hasn’t answered calls or emails.
Aussie company collapses owing $1m
In another casualty for the construction industry, a building firm has gone under with 50 creditors and several homeowners impacted.
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The rise of the ‘mumpreneurs’
HER husband may have raised his eyebrows when she decided to turn her back on a six-figure salary to become a life coach, but Kathryn Hocking had no doubt it was the right decision.
Transform your hobby into a business
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Roll up your tights
FASHION lover Emina Dzananovic has found herself in a tight spot with her hosiery business.
When to hire your first employee
HIRING your first staff member is an exciting step for business, but it’s often best to delay it for as long as possible.
Five resolutions for small business
IT’S tempting to put tax obligations in the too hard basket, but spending time on these five main areas can save time and money in the new financial year.
Nurture customers from day one
LOOKING after clients you already have is far more important than trying to lure new business.
Glencore Xstrata cuts 450 jobs
A GLOBAL mining giant will axe 450 jobs at its Queensland coal mines before the end of the year because of the falling coal price.
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