As if celebrating a decade in business isn’t exciting enough, we are so proud to announce that The Bubble Co. been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, one of the country’s most prestigious celebrations of small business excellence.
The nomination comes just as we celebrated our tenth year in operation last month – a decade built on a commitment to flexible, remote-first work, measurable results for clients, and a team culture that genuinely puts people first.
“Reaching 10 years feels surreal, but also completely earned. We’ve built something here that I’m incredibly proud of, not just the results we deliver for our clients, but the way we deliver them. The culture, the team, the flexibility – that’s what The Bubble Co is really about,” says founder and director, Renee Francis.
General manager Bec Haddad echoes the sentiment, reflecting on how far the agency has come since its early days. “Being a finalist in the Small Business Champion Awards in our tenth year just feels right. It’s a nod to everything we’ve worked through and toward – late nights, challenging economic periods, big wins. I’m so proud to be part of this team and excited for everything still to come.”
A track record of excellence
This latest nomination builds on a strong history of industry accolades. In 2023, we made the SmartCompany Smart50 Workplaces list, recognised for our forward-thinking approach to people and culture. The agency, which was operating fully remotely well before the Pandemic That Shall Not Be Named — was singled out for the way we attract and retain top talent across Australia and New Zealand without compromising on output or quality.
That same year, The Bubble Co. was also named a finalist in the 2023 Australian Small Business Champion Awards in the digital marketing category, competing among thousands of entrants nationwide. it’s a nomination we backed up in 2024, which was the same year we were also a runner-up for the ‘Best Place to Work’ gong at the Commbank Young Hero Awards.
Says Renee: “Our remote working model, where team members choose hours that suit them, while delivering on time and to a high standard, has long been central to our identity. I started this agency on the belief that the best work comes from people who are trusted, supported, and empowered to do things their way.”
As the team looks ahead to the next decade, we stay focused on what has always driven us: doing great work for great clients, in a flexible way that allows us to deliver at our best.
