The business of living better 

Livia Wang, a vegan and plant-based entrepreneur, is passionate about the well-being of human beings. She founded Access Corporate in 2017 to propel wellness brands into international markets. More than 50 success stories later, she now invests in, owns, and leads 15 wellness businesses.   When serial entrepreneur and passionate vegan Livia Wang founded Access Corporate […]

Investing in women’s football pays big returns 

As AFLW pre-season kicks off, St Kilda skipper Hannah Priest says supporting women’s football isn’t charity; it’s an investment.  Hannah priest calls herself lucky. If the 32-year-old was any older, she would have missed the chance to play Australian Rules football professionally.  Instead, Priest has played 45 matches for St Kilda’s AFLW team – every […]

The Kiwi firms creating tech for a better tomorrow

New Zealand’s burgeoning tech sector is growing rapidly and partnering with Australian firms to solve a range of social and environmental problems. Perched on the edge of the Southern Ocean, New Zealand is one of the most remote corners of the world. So, it is hardly surprising that its smartest minds have developed a flair […]

Azteca: Potentia Solutions Leisure unveils new venue in the prestigious Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct

Brisbane hospitality heavyweight Potentia Solutions Leisure has revealed ambitious plans for its newest culinary experience, promising to push Brisbane even further outside of its gastronomic comfort zone. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s soon to open $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct, Azteca features a Latin American-inspired menu with touches of Asian fusion, with an ambition […]

Ahoy Club: Born to charter 

Ian Malouf and his daughter Ellie Malouf are at the helm of yacht charter and sales brokerage Ahoy Club, which launched in 2018. As Australia’s marine and yachting industry grows, so does the business, which today offers a brokerage, as well as charter and yacht management services and is one of the largest of its […]

Let the data do the talking: JBWere CIO Sally Auld

Pressure amidst uncertainty makes most people panic. That’s where JBWere CIO Sally Auld says she thrives. Her strategy? Do the background work and get “your fingers dirty in the data”. From the medieval halls of Oxford University to the high-rise offices of JBWere, there’s a recurring theme in Sally Auld’s career. “No matter what the […]

‘Felt like running a marathon’: Four entrepreneurs share their founder journey

Four members of the Queensland chapter of the global non-profit Entrepreneur’s Organization community share insights on their founder journey, what motivates them and what they’re looking forward to most in 2024. During the pandemic, Suman Dua started a company called Nationwide Migration and Education with a lofty goal: to help people from all over the […]

Cybersecurity’s regulatory reckoning is here

Cybersecurity is no longer a pure technical challenge. It’s a boardroom imperative. Here’s what it means for you. Early optimism that organisations would self-regulate cybersecurity has given way to reality. “Nation states hoped corporations would manage their own security programs without needing regulations,” says Kris Lovejoy, an internationally recognised leader in cybersecurity and privacy. “They’ve […]

Macro Factors: What’s on CMC Markets’ radar for 2024

Against a backdrop of wars, recession and elections, 2024 is still, remarkably, poised to be a good year for global markets. CMC markets’ Michael Bogoevski shares what’s on his radar for 2024. A month into 2024 and the world is staring down the barrel of two wars, possible recessions, and political elections around the globe, […]