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Childcare business

3:30PM | Wednesday, 30 March 2011 | Michelle Hammond

The 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 Hammond

Want 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 Hammond

The 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 Hammond

Weddings 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 Hammond

Dog 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 Hammond

The 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 Hammond

Bookkeeping is a growing profession and, contrary to popular belief, can be exciting and rewarding.

Photography business

2:05PM | Wednesday, 9 February 2011 | Michelle Hammond

Find 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 Hammond

The 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 Milman

The 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 Hammond

It 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 Hammond

As 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 Hammond

Operating 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 hammond

Visiting 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 Hammond

Recruitment 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 Hammond

Running 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 Delosa

Size 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 Stafford

There are countless ways for business owners to boost profits.

Measuring offline marketing spending

8:30PM | Wednesday, 25 August 2010 | Nina Hendy

There'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.

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