Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine July 2014 | Page 3

Adam Schwab
Franck Demoiseau
Natasa Denman
Laura Close
CONTRIBUTORS
EDITOR ’ S COMMENT

Adam Schwab

Adam Schwab is the founder and CEO of the AussieCommerce Group and owner of brands including Luxury Escapes , brandsExclusive , Cudo , TheHome and TheActive . Schwab is also one of Australia ’ s most prolific business commentators , writing for Crikey and appearing on Sky News .

Franck Demoiseau

Franck has spent more than 15 years in senior corporate roles in Australia and Asia , including as Chief Operating Officer of the largest Bank in the Eurozone , BNP Paribas . In 2014 , he turned social entrepreneur and founded Givematcher because he is passionate about making a positive difference in the world .

Natasa Denman

Natasa Denman is the next-generation business mentor and product generator specialist . The founder of Ultimate 48 Hour Author , a book-writing mentorship program , Natasa is the author of four books herself , including her latest , The Ultimate 48 Hour Author .

Letter from the Editor , July 2014

YOU ’ VE WORKED HARD – opened your business and even have some loyal , repeat customers and clients . Now what ? Stagnancy is an enemy to any company , and growing your business is an arduous task . This month in Business Review Australia , we explore the best channels for business growth through leading experts . Our cover story features Adam Schwab , the founder and CEO of AussieCommerce Group , one of the country ’ s fastest growing businesses . Natasa Denman , a business mentor , shares her tips on how to utilise social media to reach and increase your customer base . I also had the great opportunity to interview Franck Demoiseau , the co-founder of the charitable platform Givematcher . He shares his leadership advice , and explains the importance of corporate social responsibility . A feature on the industry ’ s best tablets and a Top 10 list of the most innovative Australian companies rounds things out for this month .
Enjoy the issue !
Laura Close
Editor-in-Chief laura . close @ wdmgroup . com
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