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Pooch power
As Australian dog owners spoilt their furry friends throughout the pandemic, one Melbourne company – started at a local market – had a box seat to the growth of this very lucrative industry.
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Finding community in a crisis
The reality of 2020 has brought some of the biggest challenges yet for small business owners, however this baby boutique owner used the closure period to boost her stores online presence.
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Zeroing in on long-term sustainability
For family owned olive grove, Mount Zero Olives, a focus on building long-term sustainability has helped drive positive change in response to a number of challenges, to pivoting from selling to restaurants to consumers directly as a result of COVID-19.
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Virtual first home buying... say what?
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Harnessing opportunity leads to big growth
Despite their customers being locked in houses for much of this year, bosses at computer and IT retail chain Centre Com have managed to nail down rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Reflections
Amid the turbulence of a pandemic, ANZ’s Meg Dalling reflects on a year of building confidence, capabilities and continuing the journey to greater accessibility and inclusion.
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The hole truth: meet the bagel baker rolling through a pandemic
Mile End Bagels bakery-owner Ben Vaughan put his city café plans on hold to bring bagels to the suburbs instead.
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Dressing windows through coronavirus
Family-run business Perth Window Décor has seen growth during the pandemic.
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Shielding against adversity
When events across Queensland were cancelled due to COVID-19, this signage company shifted its focus.
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Supporting the transition to a net zero carbon economy
Our customers have an important role to play in the transition to net zero emissions. Wesfarmers and Synlait are reducing their Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the good of the environment - and to deliver long-term financial benefits.
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What do women’s fashion and olives have in common?
These two Australian businesses have been presented with many challenges throughout the pandemic but by remaining adaptable and agile, they have been able to seize the opportunity to drive change and come out stronger on the other side.
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Staying local for a brighter future
From farm to plate; through bushfires and a global pandemic - local trade has never been more important.
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Banking on a lifetime of memories
A bank, a marriage, a home – and 65 years later they’re all going strong.
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How this food transport company kept its cool
The food transport company who has just gone green.
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Strong Connections
Based out of Port Augusta in South Australia, ANZ Agribusiness Manager Mikaela Rasmus services a huge area – sometimes having to drive 8 hours one way to meet with her customers.
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When a hobby becomes a career
Elliott Watkins put off law school to pursue his love of video games. Six years later he hasn’t looked back.
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100 years of relationships
ANZ customer Gibbon Group celebrates its 100th year as it goes from strength to strength.
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Need a tradie? No problem.
Amid a pandemic, i4Tradies is bringing digital transformation to the trades services industry with a new service that’s as easy as a tap of your device.
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Sibos 2020: standing for customers
A Sibos trailblazer, ANZ’s Bryan Stagg explains why he has spent 23 years trekking to the financial services conference (hint: it’s not the travel).
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Toe taps and elbow bumps
The juggle of working from home and remote learning has been difficult for many families across Australia, but for those in Victoria school holidays add another dimension for children looking for things to do.
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Organising your home (loan)
A 15-minute Home Loan Check-In helped Angela and her family stay on top of their finances.
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Road to recovery: Tips on preparing for the rebound
While COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on businesses across the globe, Australia’s connection to Asia will continue to drive business growth in the future.
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Springs for life
Innovation, agility and strong partnership leads to life saving solution.
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Locked down with nowhere to stay
Melbourne has entered a period of strict stay-at-home restrictions. But how can you stay home if you have no home to stay in?
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PODCAST: confidence sown in crisis
Proactive actions minimised the impact of lockdown restrictions for one grains grower.
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Cashing out to flatten the curve
Consumers and businesses have turned to contactless payments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and a greater focus on hygiene.
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Cheaper, tastier, faster – preserving values and great food in the new world
Parts of the hospitality industry may have been nearly wiped out by the pandemic but focusing on community and values is the best way to pull through, says one business owner.
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What does a ‘new normal’ look like for small businesses?
Isaac Rankin shares what he’s seeing among ANZ customers in Australia as they manage through COVID-19.
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Indigenous business grows even as crisis throws up new challenges
With increased business, comes more opportunity to invest back into the community.
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Tips for businesses to stay safe at home, online
ANZ’s Chief Information Security Officer outlines how businesses can remain safe while working from home.
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COVID-19 takes flexible working mainstream
With remote working becoming the norm virtually overnight, employee expectations have changed dramatically and it’s clear they don’t want to go back to business as usual.
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Opening the door to new opportunities
How COVID-19 could open the door to innovations in the hospitality sector.
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Sweet disposition: When running a business stings
How a honey farmer bounced back from drought, fire and COVID-19.
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Nailing a new business
One self-employed nail technician turned a hobby into a life-saving business to cope with the impact of COVID-19.
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A good time to be bold - leading through crisis
How can leaders adapt to support their businesses, their employees and their customers in times of change?
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Taking stock
Long-time ANZ customer Mike Murray talks business growth and how the highs and lows of running a business have helped prepare him for the uncertainty of a pandemic.
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Small gains in uncertain times
ANZ’s Group Executive Australia Retail and Commercial, Mark Hand talks with international expert on entrepreneurial leadership and business growth, Dr Jana Matthews, in a new podcast series to help business owners prepare for a post COVID-19 world.
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Partnering for a better quality of life
As the Australian population gets older, residential aged care homes can help provide independence and autonomy.
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How we’re adapting during COVID-19
We’re all playing a part to help keep our customers, our communities and each other well and safe during this challenging time.
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Oh baby!
Twenty-six years since starting baby care business Aromababy, Catherine Cervasio shares her story of adaptability, passion and hopes for the future, post COVID.
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Work-outs to improve your business fitness
We’re all feeling the impacts of COVID-19 and we’ve all had to adapt – our small business customers are no exception.
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Communities benefit from business support
As toilet paper stockpiling slows, supermarkets like Ritchies IGA have stepped up to support communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Banking on new tricks
Older Australians following recommendations to stay home during COVID-19 are taking the opportunity to learn new financial skills.
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What you need to know about COVID-19 assistance
It’s tough out there for customers and businesses but help is available, from both the Federal government and ANZ. Here are the details.
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Virus myth busting: Shayne and Mark
Two of the bank’s most experienced bankers explain the financial measures being rolled out to help customers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Questions answered: COVID-19 assistance
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Sharing a plate of pasta brings unexpected benefits
What do you do when your biggest customers suddenly disappear – and your business model with them?
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Elliott: we’ll help you through this
ANZ CEO provides an update on how the bank is responding to COVID-19 and supporting retail and businesses customers.
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The Pacific’s best kept secret
Pristine beaches and friendly locals await tourists who venture to the island resorts of Samoa.
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Spicing up the food industry
The rise of delivery apps has changed how the food industry operates. Chef and restaurateur Shane Delia explains how he embraced change and partnerships.
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Bottling the South Australian terroir
Two brothers combined their skills to share the essence of the South Australian wine region with the world.
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The jewel in the Pacific crown
From jewellery to general food store and then on to a flour mill, Flour Mills Fiji has gone from strength to strength, boosting Fiji’s export trade.
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Remote care: taking flight everywhere
Time can make all the difference when trying to help someone in a remote Australian town – and the Royal Flying Doctor Service just got quicker.
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Raising the Muesli Bar
From humble beginnings to a multimillion dollar success, Carman’s has raised its brand on seemingly simple principles.
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Online - the new black in fashion
The economy may be threadbare but consumers still want to look their best in the fashion stakes.
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A Rosie outlook on Fiji tourism
Having a vision and taking a risk helped Rosie’s Tours re-define tourism in Fiji.
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Popping dairy on the shelf
Investment in innovative technologies helped one family farm bring new life to their fresh produce.
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The pointy end of starting a small business
Transitioning a side-hustle to a full-time job takes time and practice, just like learning a new craft.
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Scoop, eat, love
A family tradition sparked a major career change from corporate to gelato maker for one business owner.
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The serious business of messing around
While the participants of a “messy play” program learn about their senses; the program founders have learnt valuable business lessons.
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Small scale, big impact
Co-Founder of Longley Organic Farm shares how microfarming is making big waves in his business.
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Art, business and four feet of wind
Stan Yarramunua is a hugely successful artist, art dealer and businessperson. But it’s never been about the money.
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The devil’s in the detail
Tasmania’s original purpose-built tourist attraction is using innovation to save the island state’s icon – the Tasmanian devil.
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Heading into open water
Ever-increasing demand for fresh fish is sending one Tasmanian aquaculture company into deeper waters.
Media
The foundations of a strong partnership
The chief executives of ANZ and Zurich Life & Investments Australia discuss how finding the right business to partner with is simple. If you know what to look for...
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Taking the outback by storm
Award winning, Broome based pharmacist Hannah Mann dedicates her work to improving the health of those living in remote communities.
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Fishing for the future
Safcol CEO talks responsible fishing, innovation and doing business in Asia.
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Customer disputes and the principles of fairness
ANZ’s new Dispute Resolution Principles provide customers with a fair and transparent way to deal with the bank. And help the bank focus on what’s right.
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Turning pumpkins into carriages of gold
In Slovenia pumpkin seeds and oil are gourmet products. Meet the Australia growers looking to create the same mystique downunder.
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Women: back yourself and have a go
Alison Watkins and Alexis George discuss the pace of equality and why “female CEO” shouldn’t exist.
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The rock solid base of a great partnership
Longstanding customer AA Petroleum shares what role they feel role strong partnerships play in successful business.
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Weathering the drought
Competing with uncertain climate patterns, one farm is diversifying their product to maintain profits.
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Everyone wins: strength in our partnerships
Some of ANZ’s strategic partners discuss why working together is so crucial to success.
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Social Media Marketing in China
Tips and tricks to engage better with Chinese consumers online.
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Zespri Taking Kiwifruit to the world
The popularity of Zespri kiwifruit has contributed to kiwifruit now claiming a spot among the top five most popular fruit in China’s largest cities.
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Need a ‘Pick-me-up’? Refresh your business in uncertain times
Asian market thirsty for Aussie made beverages
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The craft: new frontiers for Australian micro-brewing
With Australia covered, craft beer producers are looking offshore for their next round.
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Australian exports: ripe for picking
Demand for Australian wine exports is getting better with age, according to Zonzo Estate.
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Lune: the cashless croissanterie
As people move away from cash, so too will businesses like Melbourne’s Lune Croissanterie – and there’re other benefits.