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Milan Direct in the Media
At Milan Direct, we're working hard everyday to make furniture more affordable for all British and Australian customers. Our passion for providing champagne taste at beer prices has made news all over the globe:
2013
Is Asia the next Silicon Valley for Aussie start-ups? Start Up Smart asked Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on his views on the exciting opportunity of the Asian markets.
2013
Start Up Smart interviews Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on the challenges and trends of manufacturing furniture globally.
2013
Facebook can build your business - Fairfax interviews Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on his tips for making Facebook and social media a success.
2013
ANZ pledges $1 billion for start-ups: Dean Ramler, founder and CEO of furniture business Milan Direct, said banks should treat small businesses with respect "from day one".
2013
Three top China challenges faced by Aussie start-ups: Start Up Smart asks Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler what the major challenges are when doing business in China.
2013
According to IBIS World Research Report, online furniture retailer Milan Direct is growing its web-based market share at a faster pace than Harvey Norman, IKEA and Freedom despite having no show rooms.
2013
Australian Retail Outlook 2013: Inside Retail features Milan Direct and talks to GM, Adam Kron about Online's destabalisation of the local Bricks and Mortar Furniture Monopoly.
2013
Looking back on 2012, we are very proud to have supplied some of the 2012 London Olympic Games furniture.
2013
GST no worry: online traders. The AFR checks in with Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on his views on the proposed government review to cut the GST exemption for online imports.
2012
2013 E-Commerce Predictions Round-Up: Power Retail asks Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on his predictions for online retail in 2013.
2012
2012
The Australian Financial Review interviews Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean Ramler about tips for succeeding when doing business in China.
2012
2012
Online Furniture business proves a surprise hit; The Australian Financial Review reviews the Online Furniture Industry, with Milan Direct noted as the market leader in a recent IBISWorld Report, ahead of Harvey Norman, IKEA and Freedom.
2012
2012
Online Retail is Booming: "The two largest players in the industry in 2012-13 are expected to be Milan Direct and Harvey Norman," according to a recent IbisWorld industry report on the health of the Online Furniture Industry in Australia.
2012
Online Furniture War: IKEA drops prices by half, with a report from IBISWorld into the online furniture scene claiming that online-only seller Milan Direct and Harvey Norman dominate the space – but that online players will continue to drive down costs benefiting all consumers.
2012
2012
There is a three point mantra for buying the perfect chair...The Sunday Age interviews Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean Ramler on what his best tips are when it comes to selecting the ultimate chair.
2012
The Australian Financial Review asked Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean Ramler about Google's latest innovation - Google Shopping, and whether this fee based advertising will be good for Australian businesses.
2012
After an initial push into the UK, Dean Ramler is about to expand Milan Direct into mainland Europe.
2012
Brands Seduced by fake Facebook Friends; Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean Ramler discusses with BRW that social media is not a numbers game and brands should focus on engagement, rather than how many Likes they have.
2012
Dean J. Ramler the co-Founder and CEO of Milan Direct was recently announced as the winner of the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Southern Region, Technology section. Watch the interview here.
2012
BIT Interviews Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler on how to use Google Analytics and data to provide customers with the ultimate shopping experience.
2012
After bringing designer furniture to the masses in Australia, online retail pioneer Dean Ramler is expanding Milan Direct globally.
2012
Young online entrepreneur Dean Ramler has been recognised at the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, taking out the technology category for the southern region.
2012
Success in small business is a perennial David-and-Goliath battle. The Qantas Magazine interviews Milan Direct Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler about the importance of Organic Growth in taking on the Furniture Giants of the Industry, IKEA, Harvey Norman and Freedom.
2012
2012
Milan Direct CEO Dean J. Ramler writes a guest article for the Sydney Morning Herald about the importance of social media and strategies to succeed.
2012
BRW interviews Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean J. Ramler about the shortage of management talent in Australia and how social networks such as LinkedIn are the future of recruitment.
2012
They are young, smart and hungry for success. Meet SmartCompany's Hot 30 Under 30 class of 2012. Milan Direct Founders Dean J. Ramler and Ruslan Kogan both making the top 30.
2012
SmartCompany asks Milan Direct founder and CEO Dean J. Ramler what his favorite piece of tech is: “For mine, it would be my Sony VAIO Laptop which I have with me 24/7. I have travelled with my VAIO all around the world and been able to run Milan Direct from it, irrespective of the location.”
2012
Sorry Gerry, we’re thriving: Smart50 online furniture retailers say Harvey wrong on sector’s sales.
2012
The Australian interviews Milan Direct CEO and Founder Dean J. Ramler who debunks Gerry Harvey's claims that you can't sell furniture online.
2012
Milan Direct came 5th in the 2012 Start Up Smart Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and fastest-growing new businesses in Australia. Featuring exciting start-ups from an array of industries drawn from across the country, the winners represent the emerging generation of business leaders in Australia.
2012
Milan Direct CEO Dean J. Ramler discussing with The Age about the pro's of building a Facebook community: The ability to have two way discussions and engagement with your customer base.
2012
Australia Post - Business Lounge interviews Milan Direct CEO Dean J. Ramler about managing offshore Quality Control.
2012
The Australian Financial Review asked Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean Ramler about managing trading terms with international manufacturing partners.
2012
Interiors Addict speaks with Milan Direct CEO Dean Ramler about expanding the Milan Direct product range to a broader range of Designer Furniture.
2012
The Age asks Milan Direct CEO Dean J. Ramler on his views about the current Labor Leadership Crisis and its impact on running a global business.
2012
2011
Startup Smart interviews Milan Direct Founder and CEO Dean J. Ramler about the rise of holiday-inspired start-ups and Milan Direct's origins.
2011
BRW Magazine asks Milan Direct Founder & CEO Dean J Ramler what he thinks the business opportunities in 2012 are. He discusses how online retailers should be responding to customer demands rather than manufacturing consent through tradition advertising.
2011
Growing up with BRW.
Celebrating BRW's 30th Birthday, BRW interviews 6 of Australia's top Entreprenuers who were born when BRW first hit the news-stands! Including Milan Direct's Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler.
2011
How to tackle new competitors? Dean Ramler gives advice on how to handle new competition and stay ahead in your industry.
2011
Dean Ramler, Milan Direct's Founder and CEO, provides some handy e-commerce tips on Power Retail.
2011
Milan Direct co-Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler, has been named one of Anthill Online Magazine's Top 30under30 Entrepreneurs for 2011!
2011
Milan Direct co-Founder, Ruslan Kogan, has been named one of Anthill Online Magazine's Top 30under30 Entrepreneurs for 2011!
2011
Milan Direct is named as one of the "top five sellers" of replica furniture in the UK by The Guardian's House and Home Blog.
2011
Milan Direct has been been announced a winner at the SmartCompany Smart50 2011 Awards! The Smart50 Awards recognise Australia's fastest growing SMEs in 2010-11.
2011
How does Milan Direct alleviate online security concerns for our customers? Founder and CEO, Dean Ramler, explains how.
2011
Finding the right staff in a new market - Dean Ramler, Milan Direct Founder and CEO, discusses the challenges.
2011
Dean Ramler, Milan Direct Founder and CEO, writes about the common mistakes made when designing a product.
2011
Milan Direct's online-only business model has made designer furniture accessible to a generation of Australians born long after Eames made his famous chair. Dean Ramler explains why MD is growing uncontrollably.
2011
Dean Ramler, Milan Direct Founder and CEO, writes about the common mistakes made when designing a product.
2011
Milan Direct Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler, shares the company's journey & rapid growth with Power Retail.
2011
Overcoming the language barrier with Chinese suppliers - Dean Ramler discusses Milan Direct's winning strategies in a guest blog.
2011
Dean Ramler writes a blog about the quality control processes used in dealing with overseas suppliers.
2011
We are pleased to announce that Milan Direct has again been recognised as one of Australia's 100 fastest growing start-up companies, by making the BRW 2011 Fast Starters list in position 26!
2011
Meet SmartCompany's Hot 30 Under 30 class of 2011 – a group of entrepreneurs aged up to 30 years, drawn from 30 of Australia's fastest-growing SMEs. Featuring Milan Direct founders Dean J. Ramler and Ruslan Kogan.
2011
BRW feature on Milan Direct - Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler's background in the furniture industry. A Melbourne Furniture Family, stemming 60 years!
2011
Milan Direct came 3rd in the 2011 Start Up Smart Awards. The awards recognise the most innovative and fastest-growing new businesses in Australia. Featuring exciting start-ups from an array of industries, drawn from across the country, the winners represent the emerging generation of business leaders in Australia.
2010
Milan Direct's Barcelona Chair White - Premium - Replica is featured in Good Homes Magazine Christmas Readers' Offer.
2010
Homes & Bargains Online recently blogged about Milan Direct's Eames Reproduction Lounge Chair & Ottoman and its use on the set of Neighbours.
2010
Milan Direct Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler, has been named one of Anthill Online Magazine's Top 30 Under Thirty Entrepreneurs for 2010!
2010
Milan Direct co-founder, Ruslan Kogan, has been named one of Anthill Online Magazine's Top 30 Under Thirty Entrepreneurs for 2010!
2010
Homes & Bargains has named Milan Direct one of their Best Buys for 2010! The selection criteria included quality of homeware, value for money and customer service based on reader recommendations.
2010
Dean J. Ramler, Founder and CEO of Milan Direct, joins his BRW Fast Club colleagues to discuss Customer Service in the September issue of the magazine.
2010
Milan Direct's Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler, was recently interviewed by the team at GiftorPresent.co.uk.
2010
Milan Direct UK was featured in a recent The Press & Journal article, where writer Susan Welsh discusses the company's products being used on the set of Neighbours. She also discusses Milan Direct's UK market presence with Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler
2010
Dean J. Ramler, Founder and CEO of Milan Direct, participated in a round table discussion with fellow BRW Fast Starters to talk Customer Service, Technology and more.
2010
Ruslan Kogan, co-founder of Milan Direct, was recently interviewed by Dynamic Business Online.
2010
Ruslan Kogan, co-founder of Milan Direct, was named one of the Entrepreneurs of the Year by Dynamic Business Magazine!
2010
2010
Milan Direct Founders, Dean J. Ramler and Ruslan Kogan feature in the BRW - Fast Starters 2010 Edition.
2010
The Milan Direct expansion to the United Kingdom has been met with praise from numerous customers and has attracted the attention of furniture connoisseurs such as the author of the UK Home Ideas blog.
2010
Furnishing International, Australasia's #1 Furnishing Trade Magazine features Milan Direct and its expansion plans into the UK market.
2010
Dynamic Business interviews Milan Direct's Founder and CEO, Dean J. Ramler about Milan Direct's latest succesful expansion into the UK, online marketing strategies and continued growth.
2009
Milan Direct is included in a feature article about some of the most famous pieces in design history.
2009
CHD interviews the founder of Milan Direct, Dean J. Ramler, on the latest furniture trends and the move to online by educated consumers.
2009
They're smart, they're young, they're tech savvy - and they're not afraid of the downturn. Meet SmartCompany's Hot 30 under 30 - a group of 30 entrepreneurs aged 30 years and under who are on their way to becoming Australia's next generation of business leaders. Featuring Milan Direct founders Dean J. Ramler and Ruslan Kogan.
2009
Milan Direct's products also feature on the set of Australia's favourite show, Neighbours, seen globally by over 1 million viewers each day. Milan Direct products found on the set this year include our Lounge Chair and Ottoman - Eames Reproduction, Ball Chair, Miss K and Arco Lamps.
2008
SmartCompany interviews the Founder and CEO of Milan Direct, Dean J. Ramler, for it's "Hot Innovator" feature. Dean answers questions about what it takes to make a difference as a business in today's fast moving internet marketplace.
2008
'The Eye' section of the Townsville Bulletin takes a look at the Milan Direct business and the inovative technology used to make designer furniture more affordable for all Australians.
2007
Kate St James, The Editor of many of Australia's leading design publications profiles the Milan Direct business and how the business slashes prices on designer furniture.
