Healthy Habits

Topics Companies, People, Special Events

News and interviews on Healthy Habits including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Wednesday, 05 May 2010

Dymocks buys chocolate and nut producer

Dymocks, owned by Rich 200 veteran John Forsyth, has continued with its diversification strategy, buying a Victorian-based chocolate and nut producer.

Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Katherine Sampson's amazing story

A struggling single mum starts a sandwich shop and ends up with an innovative franchise chain with 28 franchises, and most of them profitable.

Katherine Sampson: It's been hell

Katherine Sampson has spent millions to expand Healthy Habits. Now, its new direction means more sacrifices.

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Dymocks and its digital turnaround

Don Grover from Dymocks says the firm has emerged from the doldrums with a new business model that embraces online strategies.

Wednesday, 04 March 2009

Healthy Habits

Monday, 23 February 2009

When will the downturn end? Entrepreneurs tell

When it comes to the state of the nation, SmartCompany has the unique sounding-board of the country's engine room - small and medium business. To answer the above question, we asked a dozen entrepreneurs for their take on the economy.

Thursday, 29 May 2008

52 entrepreneurs share their real life tips

Over our first year of existence, many of Australia’s best entrepreneurs generously shared tips, trends, ideas, leads and opportunities. So here are a few favourites from the zillion of tips from the SmartCompany community. There are 52 tips – one for eac

Tuesday, 04 March 2008

Salad chain sprouts legs

Sumo Salad is set for a growth spurt, with tendrils spread in several directions. Founder Luke Baylis talks to JACQUI WALKER about regaining control of the brand and recruiting franchisees in a tough market.

Monday, 25 February 2008

Employer brand: 7 secrets to fill your skills gap

Skilled workers are becoming pawns in a battle between powerful employer brands in the tight jobs market. AMITA TANDUKAR uncovers seven secrets to help you outgun big employers in snaring talent.

Tuesday, 18 December 2007

Quell the entrepreneur burnout

The push to succeed, even the effort to survive in business, can sometimes be too much to cope with, reports WENDY TUOHY. But there is help, and steps to take when burnout singes your entrepreneurial wings.

Thursday, 01 November 2007

Retail leasing risks under scrutiny

Running a retail business means running risks, and where leasing is involved these can be downright dangerous. Here is a watch-list, but also 10 tips on how to get the best deal. By MIKE PRESTON.

Friday, 21 September 2007

Trends from the SmartCompany50 Awards

Thursday, 20 September 2007

The SmartCompany50 Awards 2007 trends

Saturday, 15 September 2007

Meet the Smartclass ‘07

Welcome to the inaugural SmartCompany50. This special bunch of companies are fast growing and innovative. They are web-savvy, Gen-Ys and baby boomers, they don't need your money, and they are setting trends for the future.