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WIWIK Adam Stewart

23 February 2023 | 6 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Adam Stewart, Digital Bond Marketing

Adam shares insights from building his business: on hiring early, understanding cash flow and taxes, changing to a company structure, and gaining self-belief.

WIWIK Fossey's Gin

22 March 2022 | 7 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Steve Timmis, Fossey’s Gin

Steve Timmis of Fossey’s Gin is an experienced business owner, but a pandemic presented new challenges. Here’s how he tackled them and achieved 40% YOY growth.

WIWIK Red Chair Boutique

30 December 2021 | 5 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Robyn Robertson, Red Chair Boutique

The founder of Bathurst’s Red Chair Boutique shares the highs and lows of running a store in a regional centre.

WIWIK Transport

28 October 2021 | 5 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Sean McElvogue, Art Van Go

Fine art transportation specialist Sean McElvogue shares how he’s grown Art Van Go over the past 13 years – from one old van to a fleet.

WIWIK: Hydraflow

13 September 2021 | 6 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Anders Bence, Hydraflow Plumbing

Small business growth isn’t always straightforward. Plumber Anders Bence shares his winding path from apprentice to small business owner.

SpotGo

25 August 2021 | 7 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Brendan Small, SpotGo

SpotGo Founder Brendan Small shares how he got his family-owned Australian-made product onto the shelves at Coles and Woolworths alongside the big brands.

31 May 2021 | 8 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Melanice Jacobsen, Cha Cha Chocolate

Founder of Bundaberg’s Cha Cha Chocolates shares the small business advice she wishes she’d had from the start and why this EOFY will be her best yet.

Fashion show

23 April 2021 | 7 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Mary Read, Reads of Woollahra

Mary Read, founder of Reads in Sydney’s Woollahra, has experienced the highs and lows of Australia’s fashion retail industry up close.

31 March 2021 | 7 min read

“I wish someone had told me that”: Renae Kunda, Cape York Motorcycle Adventures

Renae shares how her ‘accidental’ family business of guiding motorcycle enthusiasts on remote roads has changed over three decades.

TikTok got this business out of a sticky situation | Prospa

16 February 2021 | 5 min read

I wish someone had told me that… David King, Sticky

Early in 2020, David King’s lolly shop Sticky was facing bankruptcy. Now, after generating a massive online following, the business has become an award-winning international brand.

I wish someone had told me that… Ben Pyka, 41 Degrees South

29 January 2021 | 5 min read

I wish someone had told me that… Ben Pyka, 41 Degrees South

Salmon farmer Ben Pyka shares the best (and challenging) parts of owning a small business with your family, as well as the advice he wishes he'd had when he first got started.

I wish someone had told me that… Shane Henning, Noddy’s on King

09 November 2020 | 5 min read

I wish someone had told me that… Shane Henning, Noddy’s on King

Shane Henning is a 30-year veteran of growing a business’s reputation. Here’s his best advice on building a brand that lasts and making sure people remember you for all the right reasons.

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