Tag: small business

  • Stall Preview :: Sunday 18 Dec ’22

    Stall Preview :: Sunday 18 Dec ’22

    The last TVM of 2022 is here this Sunday 18 December – and you wont want to miss it! Join us for our most exciting event of the year, with an incredible boutique market stall lineup, street food, live tunes and pre-loved designer Rack Sales. Live Tunes:8:30am – 10:30am Tommy Sheehan & Lily Papas11am –…

  • Time to kick off your small business in 2022!

    Time to kick off your small business in 2022!

    It’s a new year and that means new possibilities, time to start that business you’ve been dreaming about for years but have perhaps been holding back – name a better time to give life a big old nudge? You deserve this! If you’re looking to launch a business this year, we’d love to come along…

  • The Story Of :: Oak Meadow

    The Story Of :: Oak Meadow

    We celebrate incredible local men and women in business everyday here at TVM. Our heartfilled community is made up of creative’s pursuing their passion whilst trying to balance their personal life, other careers and for many, families too. To celebrate Mothers Day this coming Sunday, we chatted to the delightful Madeleine Lee. Founder of fashion…

  • How To :: Building A Community

    How To :: Building A Community

    Building a brand and a community hasn’t been easy, however we’ve learnt a thing or two whilst building The Village Markets for the past 12 years, including a community spanning over 125k+. Here, our very own TVM founders Marissa Bowden and Sarah Schoeller share some key takeaways. Community is everything For our business, it’s not…

  • Women of TVM :: Codey White

    Women of TVM :: Codey White

    In celebration of the wonderful women in our TVM community, we sat down with Codey of Codey White Art to learn more about her brand and her story. How was Codey White Art born? Since I can remember, I have always had a passion for creating, whether it be painting, drawing, sewing, or sculpting with…

  • Virtual Village :: LIVE!

    Virtual Village :: LIVE!

    This week we launch – Virtual Village! An online directory for small businesses across the creative industries throughout Australia and New Zealand. TVM has been an award winning launching pad for over 3,000 small creative businesses over the past twelve years and now we have expanded by launching this exciting online platform. Virtual Village will…

  • Introducing :: Virtual Village

    Introducing :: Virtual Village

    This year has thrown us some challenges and there’s one thing clearer to us than ever, we’re passionate about connecting small businesses to customers and their creative counterparts! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a new offering and we’re so excited to let you know about our Virtual Village – an online community and directory…

  • Ethical & Sustainable Swimwear :: IIXIIST

    Ethical & Sustainable Swimwear :: IIXIIST

    A brand on a mission to provide sustainable and ethical clothing – is a brand for us! IIXIIST have been aiming to make your summer that little more effortless, comfy and sustainable since 2013 and we’re excited to welcome the brand to our TVM community this Sunday, 15 November. We spoke with founder Rebecca Klodinsky…

  • Spotlight On :: Peached

    Spotlight On :: Peached

    To celebrate NAIDOC week, we’re shining the spotlight on indigenous small business, Peached. Owned and operated by husband and wife duo Kellie and Tyrone Peachey with artwork by Derick Peachey, Peached aims to share the beauty of indigenous culture through their 100% cotton baby swaddles. Hi Kellie! Peached has been a part of our TVM…

  • Locals We Love :: Seed to Sow

    Locals We Love :: Seed to Sow

    This Sunday 4 October at TVM in Burleigh Heads, our resident green thumbs Seed to Sow will be encouraging kids to come along and pot their very own flower. For just $5, each child will receive a peat pot, flower seed and soil to pot and take home, with the help of Seed to Sow…

  • Celebrating 12 Years :: Marissa & Sarah

    Celebrating 12 Years :: Marissa & Sarah

    In October 2008, the Gold Coast was fortunate enough to gain a fresh new platform for local small business to launch their brand, retail their products and connect with like-minded people, this platform now affectionately known as TVM, has grown to reach a global audience and become a leading incubator for creative entrepreneurs. The Village…

  • YARDart :: Bringing Back The Art Of Play

    YARDart :: Bringing Back The Art Of Play

    If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that there is a lot to be said for slowing down and for investing in fewer, more meaningful purchases that will last the test of time. Introducing YARDart, bespoke handcrafted cubby houses and pet spaces, designed and handmade by builder, artist, father and husband Sam…