http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/rss.xml en-au (C) Smart Company 2008 Entrepreneur Online http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080820-Niche-and-focus-are-private-equity-firms-strong-suit-.html?source=RSS Yarra Capital Partners’ Huy Truong has a clear idea of the businesses that will make the strongest returns – and they are all in the SME marketplace. He tells AMANDA GOME why. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080820-Niche-and-focus-are-private-equity-firms-strong-suit-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080813-NGAs-Giuffrida-graduates-to-the-next-level.html?source=RSS Who wouldn’t like to double revenue in a year? NGA.net’s online recruitment and job services tools have taken Mike Giuffrida in the right direction. He explains to AMANDA GOME how he kept up with the industry’s changing needs. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080813-NGAs-Giuffrida-graduates-to-the-next-level.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080806-Putting-her-money-where-her-word-of-mouth-is.html?source=RSS Fiona Adler’s new business has tapped online opinion and turned it into a monetised web directory. She tells AMANDA GOME that setting up WOMOW.com.au was done the same way she conquered Mt Everest – one step at a time. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080806-Putting-her-money-where-her-word-of-mouth-is.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080729-Pethicks-perscription.html?source=RSS Tim Pethick, serial entrepreneur, says there is not a traditional bone in his body, and he is proving it with his new business venture Sultry Sally – as well as keeping his eyes peeled for further opportunities. He talks to AMANDA GOME Entrepreneur Online Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080729-Pethicks-perscription.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080723-How-I-survived-the-growth-trap.html?source=RSS Last year, Fred Schebesta sold his online marketing business Freestyle Media for $1.3 million. He tells AMANDA GOME how he survived a period of unprofitable growth (and several stints in hospital) to build a highly successful company. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080723-How-I-survived-the-growth-trap.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080716-Cashing-in-on-communities.html?source=RSS Find out how young entrepreneur, Clay Cook, changed his 80 hour working week to three hours a month leaving him free to develop new online businesses. By AMANDA GOME Entrepreneur Online Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080716-Cashing-in-on-communities.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080709-Seven-ways-media-is-changing-.html?source=RSS Ross Dawson, who runs Future Exploration Network, a global events company that looks at how business is changing, headlined a recent SmartCompany webinar on the seven driving forces changing the media. He talks to AMANDA GOME. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080709-Seven-ways-media-is-changing-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080701-Young-fast-starter-wedges-into-a-market-of-giants-.html?source=RSS Mia Klitsas, 25, knew that the tampon market had an image problem. Her solution was to change the image. She tells AMANDA GOME how style has let her change the niche and build her company, Millie & More. She also answers readers questions.... Entrepreneur Online Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080701-Young-fast-starter-wedges-into-a-market-of-giants-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080617-Steps-to-building-a-two-man-band-into-a-26-million-consultancy.html?source=RSS Scott Keck is the founder of strategic property consultancy Charter Keck Cramer. He tells AMANDA GOME how he built a two man suburban consultancy focused on property valuations into a large consultancy with 200 employees and revenue of $26 million. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080617-Steps-to-building-a-two-man-band-into-a-26-million-consultancy.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080611-Growing-by-baby-steps.html?source=RSS As online communities grow, people are trying to figure out how to monetise them and what they are worth. AMANDA GOME talks to Brad Lauder, co-founder of parenting site The Bub Hub, about he is tackling this challenge. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080611-Growing-by-baby-steps.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080603-The-brave-one.html?source=RSS John Ford’s branding business The One Centre has some big-name clients, including McDonald’s, Telstra and Audi. But, as he explains to AMANDA GOME, the factors that have made him successful almost sent him under when he sacked a $5 million client. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080603-The-brave-one.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080521-Sweet-smell-of-success.html?source=RSS John van Roemburg survived the collapse of his furniture business in the 1990s to create a business around the concept of scent marketing. He explains to AMANDA GOME how he is running a global business from Australia. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080521-Sweet-smell-of-success.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080514-CafeScreens-win-with-technology-.html?source=RSS If you’ve logged on to free WiFi in a cafe recently or passed the time watching a TV screen, chances are you can thank CafeScreen’s entrepreneur Ruwan Weerasooriya. He tells AMANDA GOME how he turned a good idea into a business. Entrepreneur Online Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080514-CafeScreens-win-with-technology-.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080506-Websalads-recipe-for-conversion.html?source=RSS Traffic, number of clicks, and search rankings are not enough anymore. Jason West’s company Websalad specialises in two hot areas in online marketing – conversion and reputation management. He tells AMANDA GOME his secrets. Entrepreneur Online Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080506-Websalads-recipe-for-conversion.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080429-One-out-of-the-box.html?source=RSS Telcoinabox sprang into life financed in part by founder Damian Kay’s credit cards. He tells AMANDA GOME the lessons he learnt on the way to making his business a multi-million dollar success. Entrepreneur Online Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080429-One-out-of-the-box.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080422-Sitepoint-Ideas-exchange-business.html?source=RSS Web 2.0 pioneer Mark Harbottle, 35, is changing direction, and has has started another business, 99designs.com, from an idea that grew out of his forums. By AMANDA GOME Entrepreneur Online Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080422-Sitepoint-Ideas-exchange-business.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080414-Intrepid-Travels-big-adventure.html?source=RSS It was tough times that spurred Darrell Wade to change the strategy of Intrepid Travel. The result? $120 million growth in a decade. He tells AMANDA GOME how he did it, plus reveals bold new plans. Entrepreneur Online Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080414-Intrepid-Travels-big-adventure.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080407-Bluestones-second-wind.html?source=RSS The fate of capital markets has forced low doc lender Bluestone Group’s Alistair Jeffery’s hand. He tells AMANDA GOME how he is effectively starting again with new ownership and a new business model. Entrepreneur Online Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080407-Bluestones-second-wind.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080328-Jims-growing-concern.html?source=RSS Jim’s Group founder Jim Penman says the secret to successful franchising is good recruiting, tough leadership, developing a strong brand and keeping franchisees happy. He tells JACQUI WALKER how he does it. Entrepreneur Online Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080328-Jims-growing-concern.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080320-Diving-into-business-the-Funky-way.html?source=RSS Swimwear firm Way Funky Company founder Duncan McLean says he didn’t mean to be an entrepreneur, but that hasn’t stopped plans to grow a large international business. By AMANDA GOME. Entrepreneur Online Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.smartcompany.com.au/Premium-Articles/EntrepreneurOnline/20080320-Diving-into-business-the-Funky-way.html?source=RSS SmartCompany RSS