Twenty years after launching successful designer stationery name that bares the founders names, Corban & Blair owner Gillian Corban is still passionate about the stylish niche products that pioneered an industry. And, as a big fan of the products,... read more
The penny-pinching, wheeling-and-dealing, bargain-hunting prospect. As a freelancer, dealing with this type of person is part of the territory. Unfortunately, this is a delicate situation, if you appear defensive you risk losing a sale or a later referral. If... read more
Do you want to propose a business transaction to a person with whom you do not already have a working relationship? Are you more afraid of receiving a flat ‘No’ before they even hear your idea, than focused on... read more
Briefly tell us about your business and how you got started. Started in 1988 – just playing with an idea AND we developed a comprehensive business plan which we followed. We started Corban & Blair as a creative exercise... read more
Did you come back from the New Year break invigorated and inspired to make 2009 your best year yet? Have you just realised that it’s the beginning of April and you still haven’t done anything? Use these five quick... read more
The penny-pinching, wheeling-and-dealing, bargain-hunting prospect. As a freelancer, dealing with this type of person is part of the territory. Unfortunately, this is a delicate situation, if you appear defensive you risk losing a sale or a later referral. If... read more
The other night Jay Leno ended his interview with Barack Obama by saying: “This has been one of the best nights of my life.” No doubt, being the first host to have a sitting president on your show was... read more
Describe your business to us and how you got the idea and put in into reality? My brother Con and I have been business partners for the past 24 years, buying bankrupt food businesses and turning them around or... read more
Who has been your biggest inspiration to you and why? My mum! She has survived in spite of enormous difficulties (I mean unspeakable!) and always taught me to reach for the stars. Her exact words were “Darling, I don’t care if... read more
Sophie Lui was born in the jungles of Cambodia during her family’s escape from the brutal Pol Pot regime. She grew up in a tiny apartment in Paris with her mother and brother, and migrated to Australia at age nine where she picked... read more
Briefly tell us about your business and how you got started. Presents For Her is an online gift shop that targets males who are looking to buy gifts for females. Annette’s background in the study of human behavior and... read more
The other night Jay Leno ended his interview with Barack Obama by saying: “This has been one of the best nights of my life.” No doubt, being the first host to have a sitting president on your show was... read more
