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Camille Howard catches up with entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson as he rocks into Australia to launch another strand in his iconic Virgin empire, and asks how he gets it so right so often. And is being a legendary entrepreneur as much fun as it seems?

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David Koch discusses building a successful business with Telstra Business woman of the year winner, Margot Spalding, from Jimmy Possum. Margot says that the award has given her business instant credibility and the PR surrounding the award has caused her business to boom.

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When his pyjama business was launched 18 years ago, Peter Alexander didn’t imagine it would grow into the mail order, retail, wholesale and online empire it is today. Camille Howard follows this trail of success from humble origins to the internet-driven present.

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Janine Allis from Boost Juice Bars shares her experiences of business growth with Lindsay McIver and Diane Martin from Ascend Australia. Janine says managing cash flow wisely in the growth phase of a business is vital. She also says that having the best possible people in the business is fundamental to its success.

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A unique idea, a clever name and a web-based shopfront were crucial factors in catapulting Wotif.com to international acclaim in just a few years. Rebecca Spicer talks to Graeme Wood about leading the company through the competitive online market, and staying on top.

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Janine Allis from Boost Juice Bars gives some marketing tips to Lindsay McIver and Diane Martin from Ascend Australia. She advises them to make sure they are giving the customer what they want and need to review their communication tools to target their marketing more effectively.

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Fresh product is a challenge for any business. With importing and distribution on a local, interstate and international level, keeping the promise of a brand requires a lot of planning and quality control. Camille Howard checks out a florist with several points of difference to find out what keeps his business blooming.

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