Fast Starters 2009
Socially active
| Jeanne-Vida DouglasMore than half of the Fast Starters on this year's list use some form of social networking service for recruitment, marketing, promotional or research....
A pair of aces
| Report: David JamesTwo building industry veterans are enjoying a new lease of life constructing their own business....
Bravura bruised
| Georgina DentEventful does not even begin to describe the past nine months for Iain Dunstan and Simon Woodfull, co-founders of Bravura Solutions, which topped the BRW Fast Starters lists in 2007 and 2008....
At your service
| Report: Kath WaltersTechnology, patriotism and competitive pricing have brought new life to an abandoned business model....
Niche work if you can get it
| Report: Gina McCollDoing other people's dirty work has become a sure way to make a buck for these Fast Starters newcomers....
A kin thing
| Report: Tony BlackieA good, strong family unit can mean the difference between success and failure in the competitive world of SMEs....
Situations vacant
| Report: Leo D'Angelo FisherIn a slumping employment market, being small and nimble can be an advantage for recruitment firms riding out the economic troubles....
Origin of the species
| Report: Tony FeatherstoneStereotypes aside, successful entrepreneurs reflect definite characteristics that help their business ventures flourish....
Cut from the middle
| Report: Georgina DentDespite early setbacks, an online electrical and appliance store is thriving on big discounts....
Hungry for growth
| Report: Anthony SibillinEven in troubled economic times, sating appetites and quenching caffeine cravings is a recipe for success - as long as copycats don't get the edge....
Mums the word
| Report: Agnes KingA website for mothers gives birth to a unique social networking and online marketplace....
Cyber sellers
| Report: Jane LindheIn establishing an online store, successful entrepreneurs say nothing beats cutting-edge technology and good old-fashioned retailing experience....
The tough get going
| Report: Jane LindheLike everyone else, this year's Fast Starters have been affected by the downturn. But where others see problems, they see opportunities....