Latest thinking on entrepreneurship, market opportunities, and building sustainable ventures in Australia's evolving economy.
Regional centres are experiencing remarkable growth. We've been tracking how Coffs Harbour, Ballina, and similar coastal hubs are attracting entrepreneurs who value lifestyle alongside profit. The shift isn't just about remote work—it's about rethinking what success looks like.
Continue reading →Not every business needs venture capital or explosive growth. Some of the most profitable ventures we've studied started small and stayed focused. Think specialized consulting, niche software tools, or expertise-driven services that solve specific problems really well.
Continue reading →Failure teaches more than success ever will. After reviewing businesses that didn't make it, patterns emerged—most weren't killed by bad ideas but by timing issues, cash flow mismanagement, or misreading market readiness. The stories matter more than the statistics.
Continue reading →Sustainability isn't just environmental—it's about building businesses that can weather economic shifts. We're seeing founders prioritize recurring revenue, customer retention, and operational efficiency over flashy growth metrics. It's a quieter approach that tends to last.
Continue reading →
Testing demand early saves months of wasted effort. Simple surveys, landing pages, and conversations reveal whether people actually want what you're planning to build.
Bootstrapping gets dismissed too quickly. Many profitable businesses grew through customer revenue alone—slower perhaps, but with complete control and no dilution of ownership.
Retention matters more than most founders realize. The cost of constantly replacing people—both financial and cultural—can sink an otherwise solid business idea.
Sienna Korsgaard
Strategy Director
Our autumn 2025 program helps you develop practical frameworks for identifying and validating business opportunities in your specific context.
View Program Details