Wednesday, 18 March 2009
What a success story. Katherine Sampson, the struggling single mum who starts a sandwich shop and ends up with an innovative franchise chain with 28 franchises and most of them profitable, has just sold her company to Dymocks. ...
Katherine Sampson: It's been hell
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Katherine Sampson is the founder of Healthy Habits, the franchised chain that basically started life as a humble sandwich bar. Sampson has turned it into a successful and thriving business, and has just sold 80% of her share to Dymocks. ...
Healthy Habits
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
SmartCompany50 rank: 7 Revenue: $17.7 million Growth: 105% Founders: Katherine Sampson, 41 Based: Melbourne Employees: 10 at head office, 200 at franchise stores Industry: Retail trade Website: www.healthyhabits.com.au Three years ago Katherine ...
When will the downturn end? Entrepreneurs tell
Monday, 23 February 2009
It's the $64 million question - when will the economic downturn finally end, and when will the Australian economy start to recover? ...
52 entrepreneurs share their real life tips
Thursday, 29 May 2008
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 ...
Employer brand: 7 secrets to fill your skills gap
Monday, 25 February 2008
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. ...
Quell the entrepreneur burnout
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
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. ...
Retail leasing risks under scrutiny
Thursday, 01 November 2007
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. ...
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