Crust Gourmet Pizza
News and interviews on Crust Gourmet Pizzas including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
Top social media campaigns & what you can learn from themThursday, 13 January 2011
This article first appeared August 10, 2010. Social media is a great business tool, but how many companies are actually using it well? ...
Tech stars dominate Young Rich list, as Nathan Tinkler grabs top spot
Thursday, 30 September 2010
A group of young technology entrepreneurs that includes the founders of software-as-a-service pioneers Atlassaian and Aconex, a leading iPhone app developer and two telco company founders, have emerged as the new face of BRW's Young Rich. ...
Construction sector contracts in August, Domino’s says it has no plans to buy Crust: Economy Roundup
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
Activity in the construction sector contracted to a 13-month low with a lack of housing construction negating improvements in the commercial and engineering sectors, the new AIG-HIA construction survey reveals. ...
Top social media campaigns & what you can learn from them
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Social media is a great business tool, but how many companies are actually using it well? ...
How I use free pizza to connect with my Twitter followers
Friday, 11 June 2010
Crust Gourmet Pizza was founded in 2001 after managing director Costa Anastasiadis gave up a promising soccer career in Europe to help the struggling family business back home. Now the chain has dozens of locations in five states, with more to come, and has ...
Costa Anastasiadis
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Age: 30 Company: Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars Sector: Hospitality When he was 19, Costa Anastasiadis thought he would follow his love of soccer and eventually scored a professional contract with the English Scarborough football club. But after only three years, ...
How we solved our start-up challenges
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
You have to be brave, passionate and smart to start a business. Given how challenging the process can be, it pays to be a little crazy as well. Finding investors, managing cashflow, building credibility and establishing a great team are just some of the problems ...
My company is young. How can I win credibility?
Monday, 21 September 2009
Hi Aunty B, My problem is I am only 23 years old and I started my company at 20. I just learnt that a supplier has refused to deal with me because "we are too young". Do you have any tips for me? And should I truthfully tell people my age when they ask? ...
Smart50 defy the downturn and hire 900 staff in 2009
Thursday, 17 September 2009
The resilience of Australia's SME community has been highlighted by the announcement of the Smart50 awards, sponsored by Westpac. ...
Meet the Smart50 of 2009
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Downturn... what downturn? Despite one of the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, the finalists in SmartCompany's Smart50 awards have sailed through the last 12 months. ...
The smart50 of 2009
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
SmartCompany is proud to present the winners of the 2009 Smart50, sponsored by Westpac. This list recognises Australia’s fastest-growing small and medium companies in 2008-09 and includes awards for top franchise, top exporter, top innovator and top website. ...
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars
Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Costa Anastasiadis Smart50 rank: 18 Revenue: $36,027,000 Growth: 91.10% Founders: Michael Logos, 35; Costa Anastasiadis, 30 Based: Victoria Employees: 358 Industry: Retail trade Website: www.crust.com.au Many food retailers are focusing on lower-cost ...
SmartCompany Awards 2008
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Congratulations to the winners of the SmartCompany awards for 2008 The SmartCompany Awards 2008 night on September 12 was a spectacular event at NAB in Melbourne. The winners, who came from a diverse range of industries and locations, shared in almost ...
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bars
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
Smart50 rank: 16 Revenue: $18.14 million Growth: 75.16% Founders: Costa Anastasiadis, 30; Michael Logos, 35 Based: Victoria Employees: 236 Industry: Retail trade Website: www.crust.com.au In 2001, Costa Anastasiadis (pictured) and Michael Logos ...
Meet the Smart50 of 2008
Friday, 12 September 2008
Welcome to the Smart50 for 2008. This special bunch of companies are fast growing and innovative. They are web-savvy, both Gen-Ys and baby boomers. They don't need your money, and they are setting trends for the future. Want to know why the companies ...
Crust Gourmet Pizza founder’s winning recipe
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Costa Anastasiadis evolved his business from a single pizza shop into a 17 store franchise chain, with plans for 40, in just seven years. He shares his secret ingredient with JAMES THOMSON ...
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