Cec Busby

Cec Busby is a digital media professional with over twenty years experience. She is the editor of Kochies Business Builders and a fan of startups and small business.

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Leadership

Not on my watch: Christine Holgate on leadership, support, resilience, women aiming for the top – and how to survive

- October 6, 2025 5 MIN READ

Christine Holgate has been called many things in her career, a trailblazer, turnaround queen, even troublemaker. But if you ask her, the most important label she’s carried is survivor. From building Blackmores into a global powerhouse, to shaking up Australia Post, to now leading the transformation of Team Global Express, Holgate has lived the rollercoaster… Read more »

toys car in a line
Other tech

Driving change: MyDriveHero is revolutionising road safety with tech and incentives

- November 27, 2024 3 MIN READ

MyDriveHero isn’t just another tech startup—it’s a mission-driven platform tackling one of Australia’s most critical issues: road safety. Co-founded by Rick Markham, Josh Wong, and Blake Robinson, the app gamifies driving habits, turning safe behaviour into cash rewards. The journey began with a personal tragedy and evolved into a nationwide initiative helping drivers save lives—and… Read more »

Daniel Mookhey
Business

Small business disappointed by NSW budget

- June 18, 2024 3 MIN READ

The centrepiece of the NSW government’s business support in the 2024-25 Budget is the expansion of the Service NSW Business Bureau. However, the lack of substantial assistance to counter the rising cost of doing business has left business advocates scratching their heads. To further the reach of the Service NSW Business Bureau initiative, the government has… Read more »

Sophisticated Cocktail Co. founder Vicki Lyon
Food and drink

Smells like keen spirits: Sophisticated Cocktail Co. founder on ‘a wild 3 years’ building her drinks empire

- November 22, 2023 5 MIN READ

The ready-to-drink (RTD) market is a crowded arena, but one brand has risen above the rest, capturing the essence of urban culture in every sip. Sophisticated Cocktail Co., founded by entrepreneur Vicki Lyon from her home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has evolved into a brand that stands out on shelves and in the hearts of… Read more »

Tina Turner
Leadership

4 things Tina Turner taught me about entrepreneurship and dealing with the challenges life throws at you

- May 25, 2023 3 MIN READ

Soul-rock legend Tina Turner passed away today – and apart from teaching us all how to Nutbush, the singer’s life serves as a testament to purpose, passion and resilience – three attributes entrepreneurs have in spades. Tina’s story is one of strength and perseverance. Her journey wasn’t always easy – she faced numerous obstacles throughout… Read more »

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Steve Martin & MIchael Caine
Cyber security

Scams are now costing Australians more than $3 billion a year

- April 17, 2023 3 MIN READ

Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to financial scammers in 2022. However, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) suggests the real figure is likely much higher, with an estimated 30% of scams going unreported. The findings come from the watchdog’s Targeting Scams report, which combines data from Scamwatch, ReportCyber, the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange… Read more »

Overstocking
Business

Supply chain issues leave companies overstocked

- March 27, 2023 2 MIN READ

Australian small business retailers and manufacturers are sitting on potentially significant cash windfalls, but there may be a price to pay. Research from inventory management software provider, Unleashed, shows that many businesses have overstocked by an average of $231,700 due to the supply chain issues caused by COVID-19 delays. Aussie small businesses are drowning in… Read more »