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Jacqui Silverman from Black Velvet Coffee spoke to Neil Mitchell regularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, which devastated the business. Today, she can finally say "I think we're going to be OK now".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Amanda Niu and Ken Lau are co-founders of Eva, a homewares and furniture company with a focus on creating products that are made for living and fit into everyday life. SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Welcome to Uncommon00:30 - Moving to Australia 04:15 - Earliest memory 06:30 - Childhood career aspirations 08:55 - How Amanda and Ken met11:40 - Neuropsychology skills12:50 - Engineering skills15:00 - Running eBay store17:25 - Turning point in business 20:00 - Scaling the business 26:00 - Product range / Future projections30:22 - Surveying customers 32:10 - Conception to Manufacturing37:10 - Same or different manufacturer?39:50 - Changes in the past 12 months42:15 - Furniture manufacturing in China 44:08 - Supplies for products 45:30 - 365 Day Trial 48:40 - Short wait times for furniture 51:40 - People and culture in business 54:30 - What in the next two years55:40 - Engagement and wedding planning 1:01:20 - Rapid fire questions1:03:20 - Closing remarksLINKS:Eva - Website Eva - Instagram Eva - FacebookEva - PinterestAmanda's LinkedinKen's Linkedin
Get all the links mentioned in the episode here: bit.ly/226-monicagingold(00:04) - Welcome to Uncommon(00:21) - Guest introduction & travel(01:32) - Monica's earliest memory & childhood(04:56) - Introduction to business(11:12) - Dealing with chronic fatigue(15:37) - Finding the makeup world(20:19) - Monica's start in makeup(24:27) - Monica's favourite moment from her early career(29:42) - Pivotal moment: Sydney Fashion Week(32:05) - Tonic Agency: co-founding with Tahli(39:00) - Tonic: realising potential & client experience(46:11) - Lessons from Tahli(47:47) - Leveling up Tonic(50:36) - How to tackle promo events(53:08) - How COVID affected Tonic(56:19) - What doesn't change in makeup?(57:30) - Monica's ideal question(01:01:52) - Best purchase under $200(01:03:55) - Morning & evening routine(01:06:40) - Show recommendations
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The Victorian Government has announced a $250 million emergency support package for local businesses which are enduring their fourth COVID-19 lockdown. One Melbourne restaurateur says the shutdowns must stop, citing the traumatic impact they are having on the emotional welfare of his staff.
A man who walked into a Port Melbourne business and threatened workers with a knife is on the run. If you recognise the man above, call Crime Stoppers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to today's interview as Fiona talks to Celia Cecchi, founder and director of I Scream Nails - an Australian made vegan, cruelty free, high quality nail polish about how her interest in nail art led to starting a successful product-based business that expanded quickly to the US. Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out our How to Start a Podcast online course here. Topics discussed in this episode: IntroductionCatching UpComing up with I Scream NailsGrowing the businessThe testing processObstacles in manufacturing locallyOn having the final sayCelia's upbringingOn starting as a pop upManaging peopleOwning the business with your partnerOn doubting self in managing the businessSocial media coverage for the brandConnecting with the audience through social mediaProcess of onboardingMantras during hard timesChanging anything for the businessTech tool recommendationsMost proud moment in running the businessConnecting with CeliaConclusion Connecting with I Scream NailsUS Store: www.iscreamnails.comAu Store: www.iscreamnails.com.au Email: info@iscreamnails.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iscreamnails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iscreamnailsTwitter: https://twitter.com/iscreamnailsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cjpyNjPsla_DtKcRSW80wPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/iscreamnails/Tumblr: https://iscreamnails.tumblr.com/ Episode transcript: For a full transcript, please visit mydailybusiness.com/podcast/58
Darren from Black Velvet Coffee Roasters has shared a message on his company's Facebook page. Well put, Darren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After more than 100 days in a strict lockdown, 5 million people living in Melbourne have more freedom after Covid-19 restrictions were eased. We will find out from Melbourne Architect Giora Hoffmann how he had managed to survive the lockdown.
One of the first topics Fiona discusses with her clients during a session is money - How much are they earning? Are they earning enough? What is their financial goal for their business? And in this coaching episode, Fiona shares her thoughts on why it's important to assess how much money you should earn to survive and thrive. Listen now as she talks about why money discussions can be awkward (for some) but completely necessary for a small business owner's growth.Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction Why talk about moneySurvive figureParkinson's LawThrive figureOnline course about Money MappingJoin Fiona's contestResources mentioned in this episode:Passion. Purpose. Profit. Sidestep the #Hustle and Build a Business You LoveParkinson's LawAustralian Bureau of StatisticsMy Daily Business Coach ShopEpisode transcript:
Chapel Street Precinct President Justin O'Donnell says Melbourne's six-week lockdown will have a devasting impact on struggling business owners and calls on Premier Daniel Andrews to resign.
Get all links mentioned in the episode here: http://bit.ly/130stephsmith Skip through the episode: 00:46 - Introduction 04:48 - True or False 09:37 - Growing up sporty 12:20 - Modelling & confidence 15:02 - Meeting Laura Henshaw 18:52 - Bizarre casting experiences 24:10 - Learning from KIC as a business 30:46 - Her brands, how it all started 33:33 - Keep It Clean to Keep It Cleaner 35:08 - The beginnings of Midnight Co 37:40 - The story behind Soda Shades 44:08 - Work ethic & responsibility 46:22 - Learning from Gerry, PlaySide Studios 50:48 - Self-confidence & taking compliments 55:00 - What she wish she’s asked in interviews 58:21 - What annoys her on social media 01:01:17 - Starting a family 01:03:50 - What’s in the fridge 01:06:38 - Daily routine 01:09:17 - Best purchase under $200 01:10:17 - If she could have a billboard anywhere
Drifting from crisis to crisis in an uncontrolled environment created by yourself, entrepreneurship is hard. And there's a good chance you'll waste a lot of time and hopefully develop some coping mechanisms. Is there a way out if you need it? Martin Hosking, founder and CEO of Redbubble, opens up about disassociation, the hard Mondays, and where he's come from over a decade a go to now. Scale Up is brought to you by LaunchVic. LaunchVic here to support the startup ecosystem in Victoria. www.launchvic.org Facebook LaunchVic Twitter LaunchVic Support the show.
Stacey is a social media marketing guru!I have trained with Stacey and she has been a huge help to me.Social Media is a huge topic, so we’ve decided to focus this session on talking about Facebook and how to use it to connect with your target audience.SEMBA Facebook group can be joined here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sembabusinessOfficeway Office National sponsor SEMBA. They are a business to business supplier of stationery and office furniture in Dandenong, Victoria. They go above and beyond for their clients. They can be found here: http://www.officeway.com.au/Stacey Murray can be reached via her website: http://www.alfalfasocial.com.au/
Ann Peacock, the most connected women in the City of Melbourne. Ann is General Manager Community & Charity, at Crown Resorts.A woman always giving back, supporting others and challenging the status quo. Another fabulous woman you will love!
In this episode I chat with Lynnaire Johnston. Lynnaire is journalist, word smith, content writer, as well as a LinkedIn Marketing consultant.Lynnaire came highly recommended by people who were extremely happy with their LinkedIn marketing strategies after having worked with Lynnaire.This episode has lots of useful tips.SEMBA Facebook group can be joined here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sembabusinessLynnaire can be contacted via her web site at https://www.wordwizard.co.nz/Officeway Office National sponsor SEMBA. They are a business to business supplier of stationery and office furniture in Dandenong, Victoria. They go above and beyond for their clients. They can be found here: http://www.officeway.com.au/
Claire Rogers is chief executive of World Vision Australia, the country's largest not-for-profit organisation, working in partnership across 90 countries to provide short and long term assistance to 100 million people. Claire, a social innovator, has a proven track record of strategising and delivering major change initiatives, helping organisations adapt to the tech-disrupted economy, aligning physical and digital execution to maximise opportunities. Claire was recently head of digital channels at ANZ Bank, spearheading its digital transformation, leading mobile and internet banking and digital security. A highly networked influencer, Claire brings to different environments finely-honed communication and negotiation skills, strength and compassion that creates strong community buy-in and support. Claire has an MBA from Melbourne Business school, formerly chair of Ridley College Melbourne and is a director on the board of ACFID, the Australian international charities industry peak body.