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Childcare business
3:30PM | Wednesday, 30 March 2011 | Michelle HammondThe household services sector represents a new frontier with regard to business opportunities, as time-poor, cashed-up consumers increasingly outsource household duties, including childcare.
Personal training business
3:33PM | Wednesday, 23 March 2011 | Michelle HammondWant to become a personal trainer? It’s imperative to train up in order to stay ahead of the pack, particularly as the industry starts to pick up pace.
Plumbing business
3:13PM | Wednesday, 16 March 2011 | Michelle HammondThe plumbing industry in Australia has cashed in on the growth of our cities and now covers a wide range of services.
Wedding planning business
3:17PM | Wednesday, 9 March 2011 | Michelle HammondWeddings represent a $4 billion industry in Australia, so cashing in on this trend by starting up a wedding planning business could, if done correctly, prove fruitful.
Dog walking/washing business
3:45PM | Friday, 4 March 2011 | Michelle HammondDog walking and washing might seem like a pretty basic business venture, but there’s money to be made from canine-loving consumers.
Floristry business
2:07PM | Wednesday, 23 February 2011 | Michelle HammondThe floristry industry is one that has a long lifespan – flowers are perennially associated with friends, family and loved ones and enjoy huge demand from a broad customer base.
Bookkeeping business
2:05PM | Wednesday, 16 February 2011 | Michelle HammondBookkeeping is a growing profession and, contrary to popular belief, can be exciting and rewarding.
Photography business
2:05PM | Wednesday, 9 February 2011 | Michelle HammondFind out if it’s feasible to create a strongly-performing start-up in the professional photography industry.
Catering company
2:37PM | Wednesday, 2 February 2011 | Michelle HammondThe catering business is considered one of the most lucrative and profitable home-based business ventures, with a high potential for expansion and growth.
Landscape gardening business
1:38PM | Thursday, 27 January 2011 | Oliver MilmanThe landscape gardening industry is growing and its scope appears to be widening. Should you venture into your own landscaping endeavour?
Web design company
1:18PM | Wednesday, 19 January 2011 | Michelle HammondIt is a necessity for every smart business to have an online presence and web design agencies are therefore in high demand.
Health food store
1:20PM | Tuesday, 11 January 2011 | Michelle HammondAs consumers increasingly gravitate towards products that enhance their health and wellbeing, the health food industry reaps the rewards.
Removal company
12:09PM | Wednesday, 22 December 2010 | Michelle HammondOperating as a removalist is a large-scale operation and should not be entered into lightly. It requires the right staff and business conditions to ensure ongoing success.
Beauty salon
12:55PM | Tuesday, 14 December 2010 | Michelle hammondVisiting a beauty salon or spa may involve plenty of relaxing pampering, but running such a business isn’t quite as easy.
Recruitment agency
12:39PM | Tuesday, 7 December 2010 | Michelle HammondRecruitment is an industry worth millions, but you’ll struggle to survive if you don’t do your research first.
Bed and breakfast business
12:38PM | Wednesday, 1 December 2010 | Michelle HammondRunning a bed and breakfast might seem like a fairly simple and pain-free start-up, but there are several hurdles to success in the sector.
Getting big on brand partners
11:47PM | Tuesday, 9 November 2010 | Jack DelosaSize matters. Yet the majority of business owners have an ineffective strategy of getting big.
Boosting your profits
8:44PM | Friday, 27 August 2010 | James Thomson & Patrick StaffordThere are countless ways for business owners to boost profits.
Measuring offline marketing spending
8:30PM | Wednesday, 25 August 2010 | Nina HendyThere's an old saying in marketing that those in the business know only too well – half of your advertising spend is wasted, but the trick is to figure out which half.
