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Meet our members

Get inspired by some of our member business
stories, how they started and found opportunities to grow.

From exporting, to obtaining funding or launching during a global pandemic, our members have seen their business flourish and these stories provide insight and tips to other budding entrepreneurs and start-ups.

See how we support our members and help them grow their businesses.

PERL cosmetics

Isobel Perl shared every step of starting a business with her social media following. Four years on, that openness has helped PERL Cosmetics grow into a thriving online beauty brand.

Diistil

It was while working in finance that Raj Batra spotted a gap in the market to disrupt the spirits category. Three years into his entrepreneurial journey, he shares how starting a business became his biggest professional challenge yet.

Sloobie Skiwear

The idea for Sloobie came to frequent skier Renee amid her own frustration at the lack of base layers that appealed to fashion-conscious women like herself.

Happy Inside

Happy Inside founder Charlie Knockton was inspired to create his hugely successful gut-health drinks brand after becoming disillusioned with the soft drinks that were available online and in stores.

Calla shoes

How one founder’s search for style and comfort led to the creation of a brand that is loved by thousands of customers around the world.

Creative Nature

Realising there was a gap in the market for delicious, allergen-free superfoods that could be enjoyed with confidence, Julianne Ponan set out to create a brand that provided her fellow allergy sufferers with just that.

Laylo

Using innovation to change a traditional industry, Laylo share their story about bringing premium wine to your countertop.

The Savourists

They are proof that export is a viable route to market for SMEs.

Plant Pops

Bringing a childhood snack from Mumbai global.

Jecca Blac

Gender free and vegan makeup brand that supports all makeup wearers.

WheyBetter

Meet Mark Millard, a once overweight child turned sports scientist who founded WheyBetter to revolutionise the chocolate industry.

Duco Life

The ethical performance sportswear brand that has taken the climbing world by storm.

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