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Don't call me baby
Alexandra Cain How to prepare for a media interview – and what not to say.
Awkward: When business names go bad
Larissa Ham It's all well and good to come up with a catchy business name. But what if the world shifts on its axis and you're suddenly left with something evil, racist or just downright inappropriate?
Millennials start own businesses in wake of shaky job market
Alana Christensen Millennials are breaking away from traditional forms of employment and taking their chances on their own small businesses, fuelled by an uncertain job market.
The biggest boom yet
Alexandra Cain If you're looking to start a business in an industry that's practically recession proof, look no further than aged care.
Bending over to meet women halfway
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Women entrepreneurs are finding a new market for a stale old service – financial planning..
NDIS stimulates small business with radical new approach
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Uber-like models are radically changing the disability service landscape.
Shopkins: the mini-me of toy collectibles
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Forget Barbies and Bratz. The hottest doll in the world is a miniature world of shopping characters designed in Australia.
Hug-a-Bub goes belly up
Patrick Hatch Here's why the maker of a popular brand of baby carriers has collapsed into administration.
Businesses come to grips with reef bleaching
Alexandra Cain Despite the environmental crisis in the Great Barrier Reef, local operators are digging in.
Cashing in on rising obesity
Sylvia Pennington Suppliers of supersized products and equipment are finding plenty of room to move.
Getting Olympics ready
Kate Jones It's not just athletes who need to get into shape for the Rio Olympics.
Cafe refuses to be defeated by storm
Alexandra Cain After this week's storm trashed his seaside café John Svinos is now starting the long process to rebuild his business.
When your business isn’t quite legal yet
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Raising seed funding for a medical cannabis start-up is just half the battle.
Dairy with a difference
Alexandra Cain How has this farm managed to avoid the current milk price crisis?
"I worked 44 hours straight"
Alexandra Cain Under-resourced and understaffed, too many businesses are exploiting their best asset.
Why aren't Gen Y satisfied?
Louis White They have plenty of power in the workforce but they're still not happy.
The mechanic rip-off rort
Adam Courtenay If your mechanic suggests you need fuel additives, chances are you're being conned.
Why you should pay staff properly
Sylvia Pennington They'll stick around, advocate for your firm and be your best asset when you really need them.
Poaching staff: five facts
Alexandra Cain If you want a gun team you can have one - but there may be consequences.
'Australian Made' campaign strengthened
SPONSORED: Farmers will benefit and shoppers will get a better understanding of where the products they buy are from.
'Made in Australia' is an exporter's dream
Australian businesses that that use the brand have an advantage in overseas markets. This column is produced in partnership with Australian Made.
Does positive thinking fail small business?
Caroline James Don't be positive. Be useful. It's going to get much better results.
Shoe store to close after 135 years
Bhakthi Puvanenthiran The last handmade dance shoe shop in Australia is closing its doors.
How NOT to run a business
Alexandra Cain Is it really OK for personal trainers to compromise the safety of their clients?
From coal face to shop floor
Sylvia Pennington As the resources sector loses steam, FIFO workers are turning to small business.
Kings Cross: don't believe the hype
Alexandra Cain Despite the scare campaign, 71 businesses have opened there since 2014.
Cleaning up after the meth mess
Kate Jones Ice is costing communities dearly, but it's also presenting unique business opportunities for companies willing to clean up the mess.
Using Aussie icons to sell beer and mattresses
Christine D'Mello Drink beer and save the Great Barrier Reef. Get a night's sleep and provide care for a sick koala.
