Entrepreneur

How co-working is changing

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran 12:00 AM   Most people probably already have a pre-conceived idea of what a co-working space is. But are they right?

World's top entrepreneur is an Aussie

'Shopkins King': Manny Stul celebrates his win at the EY World Entrepreneur awards ceremony in Monaco.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Most Australian parents probably haven't heard of Manny Stul, but they will know about his Shopkins.

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Can you really study entrepreneurship?

Degrees in this field can cost upto $30,000.

Alana Christensen   Can the real world trials of running a successful business ever be taught at an Australian university?

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Bright spot in the economy?

Henry Brydon in the great outdoors.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Small business owners want creative solutions to the challenges they face.

Sharing economy's biggest problem

Airbnb can be a great side business but not everyone knows or follows the rules.

John Corias   How do you pay tax on your Airbnb or Uber side job? Not enough people seem to know

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When your business isn’t quite legal yet

Chris Nasr is the changing face of medical cannabis.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Raising seed funding for a medical cannabis start-up is just half the battle.

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The most important 'pop up' ever?

A child plays around a temporary refugee camp for displaced Syrians in northern Syria.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   A former soldier and a storage expert from Adelaide might be making global history.

Too busy for an adventure? Send your dog on one

Tom Lillecrapp and his dog, Captain, lead the charge.

James Douglas   As more of us live in apartments, our dogs won't be missing out on the great outdoors.

Does small biz need interest free loans?

Queensland's Michael Kaff

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Michael Kaff wants the government to individuals kick off their business ideas.

Ethical yoga pants made me a millionaire

Lumeria Maui: In upcountry Maui on the lush lower slopes of Haleakala volcano, Lumeria sits on eight acres of manicured ...

Caroline James   Yoga wear made in Australia can be good for everyone, including the bottom line.

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The million dollar mural makers

One of Apparition Media's colourful murals.

Alexandra Cain   Once the province of vandals, street art has become big, big business.

Aussie snow business takes Asia

Liquid Snow Tours

Alexandra Cain   From humble beginnings this home-grown outfit aims to be one of the world's leading ski tour operators.

The truth about tradies' salaries

Tools of the trade: be active in the community to help improve your branding.

Alexandra Cain   New research uncovers what they really earn. Expect to be amazed.

Australian entrepreneurs sell cans of clean Australian air to China

Entrepreneurs are bottling Australian air and selling it to Chinese people.

Craig Butt    China's breathtaking appetite for all things  Australian - iron ore, real estate and baby formula - has gone sky high.

Australian entrepreneurs sell cans of clean air to China

Entrepreneurs are bottling Australian air and selling it to Chinese people.

Craig Butt    There has been an insatiable demand in China lately for Australian iron ore, real estate, baby formula, and now our clean air.

Surprising hub of entrepreneurs

Sarah Agboola is running two start-ups and studying.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Meet two women kicking goals in Wagga Wagga.

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Big breaks for beauty business on Instagram

Anna Ross and Chelsea Bagan credit Instagram for their success.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran   Relying on visuals to sell your business? Look no further than Instagram.

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Chucking in a six-figure salary to be your own boss

Katie Richards was working for GE before she started her own company.

Kate Jones   "People think you're crazy for giving up the safety of a $150K job."

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From coal face to shop floor

A new direction: Glen Dryland has turned from FIFO worker to running his own mobile mechanic business.

Sylvia Pennington   As the resources sector loses steam, FIFO workers are turning to small business.

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Professionals turn entrepreneurs

Hugh Monaghan works for McGrath Nicol and has started his own business, wine bar Bibo, on the side.

Cara Waters   Running a small business on the side is no longer frowned upon in the corporate world.

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Family toothpaste business goes global

Justin and Rachel Bernhaut, owners of Jack N' Jill.

Cara Waters   Justin and Rachel Bernhaut took a small family business and turned it into a worldwide toothpaste company selling in 35 countries and turning over $8 million.

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If the shoe fits

Georgie Hobart, founder and owner of Hobes, says the easy fit of her shoes makes them perfect for online sales.

Cara Waters   Georgia Hobart needed a shoe for a party and she ended up with a $2 million business.

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Using Aussie icons to sell beer and mattresses

James Grugeon crowdfunded The Good Beer Co's first brew.

Christine D'Mello   Drink beer and save the Great Barrier Reef. Get a night's sleep and provide care for a sick koala.

From corporate dropouts to $10m business

Robin McGowan and James Wakefield came up with the idea for Insitchu when they were buying suits for their corporate jobs.

Harry Tucker   James Wakefield and Robin McGowan ditched their corporate jobs to found online menswear store InStitchu.

The business of circus life

Silvers Circus matriach Anna Gasser (right) and daughter Rosita.

Caroline James   The golden era of traditional circuses is over but family circuses continue to make a living.

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Making dough from doughnuts

Damian Griffiths, the founder of Doughnut Time, with one of his $6 doughnuts.

Cara Waters   Small businesses are jumping on board the craze for doughnuts but are they just the "cupcakes of 2016"?

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After 10 years this bubble's about to float

Redbubble chief executive and founder Martin Hosking is planning to list the online marketplace on the ASX to take the ...

Kate Jones   How Martin Hoskings built an online market place which is getting ready to list on the ASX.

Perth Mumpreneurs share their secrets

Lettie Ennis' mats have been sent all over Australia, Europe and North America.

Fran Rimrod   Three Perth mums reveal how they cleverly make social media work for them to realise their business dreams.

The Roxy factor

Roxy Jacenko started Sweaty Betty PR at the age of 24.

Cara Waters   PR Queen Roxy Jacenko has built a $13 million business all while playing out her private life in the public sphere.

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The psychology of being a bikini entrepreneur

Kulani Kinis are now sold in the United States.

Kate Jones   How Danielle Atkins went from two-pieces to $200,000 turnover in just 12 months.

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