Feb 17

Yesterday the report A Pound of Flesh was released, featuring survey results about whether Australians are vegetarian or vegan and what their attitudes to animals are.

While the number of vegans in Australia is very low, 99% of people nevertheless say they’re against cruelty to animals. 56% of Australians overall say they’d consider becoming vegan and 54% believe you can be healthy on a vegan diet (as the American Dietitic Association and others confirm).

Even though it’s unlikely Australia will switch to being vegan anytime soon, it does suggest Australians are open to the idea of being vegan and that the number of vegans has the potential to increase significantly in the coming years.

You can read and download the complete report  at http://www.scribd.com/VVSQ

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Jul 16

This section is about admin: the way things are done, suggestions for certain types of submissions and requirements to be listed on site.

Follow the links you’re interested in to find out more.

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Apr 12

World Vegan Day Melbourne, Victoria, 2005

World Vegan Day, Melbourne, 2005 | Photo by Leah Paschali

Vegan festivals round the country! Not only are they a place where folks can delight in all things vegan, they’re a great platform for vegan businesses to connect with people.

NOTE: While festivals are vegan – which means things on show are vegan – businesses may not be.

If there’s a festival we’re missing, click here to let us know!

Festivals for 2010

1. Saturday 13 March 2010, 10am-10pm

Green Earth Festival – Brisbane

2. Sunday 2 May 2010, 10am-4pm

VeganExpo, Sydney

3. Sunday 24 October 2010, 10am-5pm? – Date and time TBA

World Vegan Day, Melbourne

5. Sunday 31 October 2010, 10am-5pm? – Time TBA

Vegan Festival – Adelaide

4. Sunday 31 October 2010, 10am-5pm – Date and Time TBA

Cruelty Free Living Festival – Sydney

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Jan 17

Without any vegan business information you might be worried you’re only going to get $2 a year out of that fantastic vegan burger joint you want to open.

Sure, it’s probably not going to be easy.

But what could your market look like?

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Jan 7

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Is there an entry you think should be updated?

Have a suggestion or some vegan-shaking news?

This is where to tell us about it!

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Jan 7

See what Australian vegan businesses are around. Find gaps you might be able to slip into. Or a business that can supply you what you want.

Businesses are listed in good faith. If you’re aware of one that isn’t vegan, let us know. And if you know one that should be on the list, click here to tell us about it!

NOTE: Businesses provide vegan products, but may not follow a vegan philosophy. For example, stores may have leather furniture. Despite this, they’re listed because vegans still have an interest in them, and they demonstrate you can succeed in business without using animal ingredients.

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Jan 1

Australian Vegan Business is here to encourage vegan business across the land. To bring people and ideas together, inspire more vegan businesses, and in turn grow veganism across Australia!

But it’s not only for people with businesses or those who want to start them! If you’re looking for vegan businesses, you can find them by browsing, searching or checking the relevant category eg food. You can also rate and comment on them. That could help other people get an idea of what they’re like, let businesses know where they could improve, or even just encourage them with your glowing reviews!

If you’re interested in vegan business, though, there are lots of extra possibilities:

  • Get to know other people interested in the same thing
  • Look for a partner for your vegan business
  • Get help in starting up or running your business

Take part whatever your level of knowledge: from having no clue to being very experienced and able to offer seasoned advice.

If you you have something to advertise, such as:

  • A vacancy in your factory
  • Your plumbing business (if you’re vegan) or
  • Some money you’d like to put into a venture…

You can do it here – for free!

That’s not all:

  • Discuss business ideas with others
  • Gauge interest in potential products
  • Let people know about your services

No matter where you are – WA, NSW or even Greenland – you can find vegan business and work opportunities here across Australia.

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