Online business law with Kay Lam-Beattie

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by Clare Lancaster

Kay Lam-Beattie was a godsend who appeared when I was looking to consult with a Lawyer about the legal requirements for my first online business – womeninbusiness.com.au
I wanted to talk to someone who would understand what I needed and advise me about what was required legally, while talking my language when it came to technology [...]

Interview: James Tuckerman founder of Australian Anthill

Posted on September 7th, 2009 by Clare Lancaster

Today we hear from traditional turned digital publisher – James Tuckerman, founder of Australian Anthill.
Q) You’ve recently stopped printing your magazine and moved to digital publishing. How did you find the response and what benefits have you found from the move?
A) It has been been exciting and slightly sad.

Carrie Choo – Daily Addict

Posted on July 13th, 2009 by Clare Lancaster

Q) Tell us a bit about Daily Addict
There’s this perpetual question of what’s there to do, or where to go? Especially for those of us that are socially active and status-seeking ‘transumers’ (those wanting to collect as many experiences and stories as possible).
We try to answer that and give style-conscious, busy people a daily email [...]

Jo Klima from The Darling Tree

Posted on June 10th, 2009 by Clare Lancaster

The latest profile I have for you is from Jo Klima, freelance designer and founder of The Darling Tree.
Jo is based on the Gold Coast – we met through Twitter and have just completed a client project together.
Working with Jo was an absolute pleasure – she was easy to work with and always delivered on [...]

Ann Nolan, Founder of babysitterdirectory.com.au

Posted on March 30th, 2009 by Clare Lancaster

Ann Nolan is the founder of babysitterdirectory.com.au – a successful online business started in June 2008 that connects Australian based parents with quality babysitters and nannies.
The site has been launched in beta since June 2008 and there has been no charges for babysitters, parents or nannies to use the site. But from Friday 4 April, [...]

Kath Purkis Founder of Le Black Book

Posted on December 18th, 2008 by Clare Lancaster

Kath Purkis launched Le Black Book in April 2008.
She is a young entrepreneur who had the vision and drive to create one of Australia’s leading luxury online shopping destinations – Le Black Book. Having been recently named a Clinique 2009 IT Girl,  here she talks about the challenges and triumphs of running a successful online [...]

Alicia Rozenblum Founder of Alegorie Boutique

Posted on December 15th, 2008 by Clare Lancaster

Today we’re hearing from up and coming online entrepreneur Alicia Rozenblum. Alicia launched her online accessories boutique Alegorie on the 9th of the 9th, 2008 and has since been featured in Frankie, Shop til You Drop and Style Hunter.
Alicia’s background in jewellery retail management and customer service is reflected in her user-focused website with all [...]

Ciao Bella Travel Founders Kirsty Keane and Sarah Tate

Posted on December 9th, 2008 by Clare Lancaster

Today we’re hearing from Kirsty Keane and her sister, Sarah Tate, the Australian businesswomen who founded successful travel accessories shopping website Ciao Bella Travel in November 2006.
Their website is a great example of success through fulfilling a market need supported by excellent customer service.
Another thing to look at is the branding of their self made [...]

Kate Morris – Founder of Adore Beauty

Posted on December 5th, 2008 by Clare Lancaster

This is an interview not to be missed.
Kate is truly an online business pioneer, launching her shopping website adorebeauty.com.au in April 2000.
As the owner of Australia’s most successful hair and beauty shopping website, Kate’s experience and advice to others thinking of starting up an online business is inspiring and insightful.
Enjoy and learn!
P.S. Pay careful attention [...]

Bianca Kristallis – Pamper Hamper Gifts

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by Clare Lancaster

I’m so excited to bring you the first online businesswoman profile. Bianca Kristallis is the owner and director of Pamper Hamper Gifts, a successful Internet business founded in 2004.
Based on her own gift experiences, Bianca knew that there were many time poor consumers who she could help.  She created Pamper Hamper Gifts to counter the [...]