COMMENT I’ve started to wonder whether Airbnb has become, well, too “mainstream”. Do people no longer respect the trust that underpins the whole deal? Is it OK to smoke in a no-smoking apartment, to leave rubbish all over the place? Domain, Fairfax Media. Full story here
When Perth couple Karina and Craig Waters hired a car and headed on a scenic drive towards the Pyrenees, they weren’t seriously expecting to buy an 18th century, 96-room chateau. After all, what business would an Australian taxation accountant and a neurological surgeon have in pouring their blood, sweat and savings into a French historical... Continue Reading →
If you spot Grant Trebilco out in the waves – ripping it up in a pair of bright yellow leggings, perhaps a floral shirt, and a face slathered in pink zinc – you'd assume the surfer is one of the most carefree blokes getting around. But paddle closer, and the 36-year-old may share some darker stories. Like... Continue Reading →
By definition, entrepreneurs are rule-breakers who thrive on testing the limits. But with the potential for great success and acclaim comes the potential for their businesses to go right off the rails – at least temporarily. MySmallBusiness, The Age. Full story here
It’s no secret that Airbnb is booming, with 70,000 listings in Australia alone – double that of last year. But while its founders are laughing all the way to the bank, Airbnb’s success is also paying dividends for the many businesses that have sprung up around it. ShortPress. Full story here
Without getting too salty, losing your 'virginity' (cruise virginity that is) is apparently quite the big deal. Indeed, it's clear there are two types of people on any cruise. Those who have, and those who have not sailed the high seas. Those who know the difference between a boat and a ship, for example. Or... Continue Reading →
Janine Hall’s first attempt at running her dream business turned into a bit of a nightmare. Realising her high-flying city life as a marketing executive was making her “lonely and sad and incredibly unhealthy,” Hall dusted off some old business plans and flew to Brazil’s north to launch a surfing and yoga retreat, dropping $60,000... Continue Reading →
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