Entrepreneur Todd brings adventure to the Gold Coast

An upcoming Business Open Day at Southern Cross University this Tuesday, December 1 is aiming to show would-be students how a business degree can open doors to an exciting career – and entrepreneur Todd Webster is living proof of how to make that dream a reality.

The Southern Cross University Bachelor of Business graduate has put his studies into practice by setting up his own Gold Coast–based company offering hire and tours with the striking new Spyder Ryder Roadster motorbike.

With two wheels at the front and one at the back, the Canadian-made Spyder has only been in production for two years, and has already been featured in films such as Transformers 2, GI Joe and in an episode of CSI Miami.

Todd, who first worked in business lending with ANZ bank after completing his studies before going on to work for his parents business, said he felt well prepared for setting up his own company.

“I studied a Bachelor of Business with finance and international business majors, which has given me a broad knowledge and a solid base to work from for starting a new business,” said Todd.

“I’ve been able to combine the business theory I learned at university with my corporate experience from ANZ, my import knowledge from my parents’ small business, and of course with my passion for bikes.”

It took him 12 months to complete the business planning process and buy his very own Spyder, which he now uses to take visitors on a range of tours from the Springbrook rainforest to the hustle and bustle of Surfers Paradise.

“On these tours you really get to experience the place in a way that you wouldn’t in a tour bus – for example, in the rainforest you can smell the smells and hear the noises around you.

“It’s been a great success, and in the future I’m looking forward to expanding the business to other tourism destinations like Cairns, Darwin and Broome.”

Southern Cross University is holding an Open Day for would-be students interested in studying business. The Business Open Day will take place on Tuesday, December 1 at 10am (Queensland time) at Southern Cross University’s Riverside campus in Brett Street, Tweed Heads. Friends and family welcome. Please RSVP for catering purposes to craig.stone@scu.edu.au.

Photo: Todd Webster and the Spyder (high resolution image available on request)