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What can Startup Gippsland offer you infographic

What we can offer you?

By Aldona Kmieć | May 21, 2020

Startup Infographic  How to make your Startup Gippsland Application stand out from the crowd? Learn valuable skills, bring your product to market, and pitch for investment. Get outside of your comfort zone and build the business of your dreams! What we can offer you? Check out our infographic. Applications for the 2020 Program close on June 5th. Apply Now!           Apply…

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Innovation in a Crisis: With Jamie Sciberras from The Biscuit Shop

Innovation in a Crisis: Jamie Sciberras from The Biscuit Shop

By Aldona Kmieć | May 6, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: with Jamie Sciberras from The Biscuit Shop   Husband and wife duo Jamie and Sarina Sciberras, along with their son Joseph, started The Biscuit Shop just 3 years ago. Operating from their customised commercial kitchen in Boolarra, the business began when Jamie wanted to spend more time with his family after seven years of commuting to Melbourne for work.  Being a…

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Innovation in a Crisis: Ryan Clancy and Kaitlyn Abrahall from Scarlet & Grace

By Aldona Kmieć | April 29, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: with Ryan Clancy and Kaitlyn Abrahall from Scarlet & Grace   Ryan and Kaitlyn, from Scarlet & Grace, inject a sense of lightheartedness and positivity into the way they approach our conversation; even amidst these tumultuous times. However, it is evident that the passion for their business, and commitment to the health of their end consumer, is n o laughing matter. …

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Innovation in a Crisis: Tegan McKay from The Mindful Hub

By Aldona Kmieć | April 21, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: with Tegan McKay from The Mindful Hub   For Tegan McKay, provisional psychologist and founder of The Mindful Hub, she knows all too well the implication the current COVID-19 crisis can have on the wellbeing and mental health of communities, particularly those in rural settings.  She launched her business as a result of participating in the 2019 Startup Gippsland program, as…

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Innovation in a Crisis: Laura Eddington from Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps

By Aldona Kmieć | April 16, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: with Laura Eddington from Little Bumble Reusable Food Wraps It may be hard to imagine, but food wastage makes up for $10 billion dollars each year in Australia alone; which equates to approximately $1,200 annually per household. For Laura Eddington, founder of Little Bumble Food Wraps, her business journey began 3 years ago as a way to reduce food wastage in…

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Innovation in a Crisis: Aeromedical Solutions

By Aldona Kmieć | April 8, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: With Erin Lord from Aeromedical Solutions   When we think about building a business to fill a much needed gap in the marketplace, we often don’t look to crisis or unfortunate events for inspiration.  But for Erin Lord and Steve McLaren, co-founders of Aeromedical Solutions, their opportunity in business was staring them in the face during their time working for the…

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Innovation in a Crisis: With Annebelle van Tongeren from Fern and Frost 

Innovation in a Crisis: With Annebelle van Tongeren from Fern & Frost 

By Aldona Kmieć | March 26, 2020

Innovation in a Crisis: With Annebelle van Tongeren from Fern & Frost  It’s hard not to feel impacted or worried in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. However, Annebelle van Tongeren, yoga instructor and founder of “Fern & Frost” speaks in a way that could calm any chaotic mind.  You see, for Annebelle, these current feelings dredged up by the virus are unfortunately all too…

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Fear of starting up a business

By Zoe Hyde | March 10, 2020

“Fear is an idea-crippling, experience-crushing, success-stalling inhibitor inflicted only by yourself”  Stephanie Melish   Don’t let it be the thing that stops you from chasing your passions and building the business of your dreams. Fear will always be with us in one way or another.  However, your ability to deal with the discomfort, the uncertainty and the overwhelm that it brings, will determine your willingness…

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how to value your startup Article by Jordan Green Melbourne Angels

How to value your startup

By Aldona Kmieć | March 10, 2020

What is the right Valuation for my startup?? How much money should I raise?? One of the most common questions I get from founders is, “How much of my company should I give away?” and my automatic answer is “None!!”. Equity in your company is a precious and finite resource, you never give it away. I recommend that you always consider that you are selling…

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Startup vs SME Startup Tips

Startup vs SME

By Zoe Hyde | March 10, 2020

If you have a business idea which you’ve been sitting on for a while, it is time to give it the attention it deserves!  Keeping this great idea buried away for a rainy day isn’t going to help you solve anyone’s problems, and it certainly isn’t going to help you in moving away from your current role.  Before applying for the Startup Gippsland Incubator Program,…

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Scarlet & Grace

By Aldona Kmieć | March 5, 2020

Scarlet & Grace By Kaitlyn Abrahall & Ryan Clancy, Startup founders from Sale Luxurious products, Natural Soy Wax Candles and Diffusers “As we worked through the program this extended to a much more long-term strategic plan of how we can manage the business, document and work towards our medium to long term goals.” Who is Scarlet & Grace?  ‘We are an all natural candle and…

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Urban Farmland ANGELO SARIDIS Gippsland Public Speaking tips for Startup Founders public speaking article

Public Speaking tips for Startup Founders

By Aldona Kmieć | November 18, 2019

“What the fruit is going on in this world?” from Angelo Saridis pitch   It was only six months ago when our 38 program graduates were pitching their ideas at the Startup Gippsland showcase in June 2019, for the first time in Gippsland and in front of a large audience! Our team was very pleased with what they have all achieved and how well prepared…

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