Dads’ genius item lands $1m Woolies deal
The Melbourne men scored a deal with both Woolies and Coles, worth $1 million, before they had even sold one product after suffering a “frightening” time.
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Brothers score Woolies deal with ‘sticky’ idea
Two Brisbane brothers are making $3 million a year after a bumpy start with the aim of shaking up this common product.
Couple’s ‘weird’ idea makes $3.5m
A former Biggest Loser trainer and her husband found their “novelty” idea blew up and it landed them a deal with Woolworths.
Mum’s ‘experiment’ turns into $3.7m idea
The Melbourne woman is on a mission to change the image of an common item used in every Australian home after starting her business in the kitchen.
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