Hamed Allahyari was sat amidst piles of construction supplies, paint roller in hand, as he took my call about his newest culinary venture, Kababi. Despite a frenzied schedule preparing Kababi, his new Iranian restaurant, for its April grand opening, Hamed's voice conveyed a grounded sense of pride in how far he has come in a … Continue reading A Taste Of Tehran in Melbourne
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, with one of the biggest challenges often being attracting those crucial first customers. This guide will walk you through the basics of marketing to help you launch your business and have continued success. Understand Your Audience Before you dive into strategies and campaigns, take a step back … Continue reading Finding Customers – A Guide to Launching and Marketing Your Business
In today's digital age, social media is a must-have for businesses of all sizes. It's where connections are made, brands are built, and products are showcased. However, for new business owners, social media can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. Today, we’re sharing our simple guide to help you and your new business navigate … Continue reading Social Media for New Businesses: A Starter Guide
When Damascus native Racha Abou Alchamat immigrated to Australia 10 years ago with her family, starting a new life and searching for good opportunities, she longed for a taste of home. For Racha, the flavours of Syria signify more than satisfying food, they are a reminder of her heritage and years spent with her father … Continue reading Bringing the Flavours of Syria to Australia
By Rebecca Foreman (Navitas Skilled Futures) For migrants and refugees arriving in Australia, the entrepreneurial spirit often becomes a ray of hope and self-determination. Recognising and utilising your unique skills can be a powerful spark for business success in your new home. But how do we identify our unique skills and then use them to … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge #5: Identifying and Utilising Your Skills for Business
In Part 1 of our holiday gift guide, we highlighted some great gift ideas for the art lovers, beauty aficionados, nature enthusiasts and little ones in your life. Here in Part 2 of the Christmas gift guide, we’re featuring five more talented merchants who have fled hardship in their home countries to build new lives … Continue reading Shop refugee-made gifts this Christmas
By Rebecca Foreman, Navitas x Welcome Merchant Blog Series #5 If you love all things relating to beauty and are thinking about making it your career in Australia, the beauty industry is a good source of employment for refugees wanting to start their own business. Students learning practical skills in the Navitas Skilled Futures PTW … Continue reading Ever thought of starting a beauty business in Australia?
If you love children and would love to work with them in your career, the childcare industry in Australia is a significant source of employment for refugees wanting to start their own business in this field. Let’s start at the beginning… When we talk about starting your own childcare business in Australia, there’s a few … Continue reading Ever thought of starting your own childcare business in Australia?
Refugees, readied with resilience and determination, are rewriting their stories through entrepreneurship, transforming past challenges into the foundations of their future success. However, refugees starting on their business journey may encounter unique challenges. Kaleed Rophael is an English tutor for Navitas Skilled Futures’ Volunteer Tutor Scheme, which supports adult migrants and humanitarian entrants as part of … Continue reading Sharing Knowledge Blog Series #3: Advice from a Successful Business Owner
Lida Mangal is a former refugee who migrated to Australia from Afghanistan in 2005 in hopes of starting a new life. There she gained a scholarship from Sydney University leading her to complete her master's degree. She then decided to remain in Australia and worked in numerous organisations in different capacities. Lida now working as … Continue reading Afghan Women’s Fight for Freedom | Ghan Fashion
