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Small business owners have always been a brave bunch. Sure you need a great business idea to get something off the ground but you also need the tenacity and courage to back yourself and see it through. Lucas Vitale and Leah Gibbs are two Australian soloists who’ve managed to launch successful small businesses. With a… Read more »
People
Kerrie Denton is a motivational coach who launched her website motivation2conquer.com as an online business in 2016. She says, “I am a fairly new small business. I commenced with my motivational coaching service. I do offer a one off session to help give some direction but I specialise in a six week personal development program.… Read more »
PR
The importance of public and media relations for all businesses can sometimes seem nebulous. But a PR program that is well planned, successfully executed, regularly monitored and continuously adjusted can be a powerful enabler of success, writes Anthony Caruana and Kathryn Goater, Co-CEOs and Co-founders, Media-Wize PR is not a direct sales tool. The… Read more »
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While the 2023 Budget has provided some good news for small businesses and startups, with its Industry Growth program and investment in AI tech, the announcements have been met with a lack of enthusiasm from members of the startup sector. Chris Dahl, CEO of fintech Pin Payments has described the budget as a series… Read more »
Marketing
If you have a small business, you have a brand. It’s not your logo, your business name or the colours you use. It’s your reputation with your target market; what people say about your business when you’re not in the room; what they think when they hear your business name, says Belinda Watson, Head… Read more »
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The new financial year is almost here and, while it’s typically a time to review the year that was, it’s also a great time to look to the year ahead, writes Tamara Oppen, Managing Director at GoDaddy Australia. Once you’ve tallied up your expenses and earnings for the tax office, it’s the perfect time to… Read more »
Business Advice
For many business owners, taking the time to write about what you do seems like one task too many on an already long to-do list. But Anthony Caruana and Kathryn Van Kuyk, co-CEOs of Media-Wize, explain how writing and publishing regular blog content for your website helps your business grow. What do your customers know… Read more »
Marketing
If you’re keen to secure media attention for your startup or small business, it’s important to understand the different PR tactics you can use, write Anthony Caruana and Kathryn Van Kuyk, co-CEOs and co-founders, Media-Wize. When buying PR services, either on retainer or as projects or freelance, it’s helpful to know about the common tactics… Read more »
Growth
Funding a new start up, or making an improvement to an existing product or service can be a costly business investment. Hiring staff and contractors, investing in machinery, software or other assets might feel like an overwhelming spend. But did you know there’s a way to claim large amounts of these investments back? Jason Bourke,… Read more »
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Prolonged effects of the pandemic have ripped through small businesses’ cash reserves, and with June 30 fast approaching, business owners need to start their tax planning now to set a solid foundation for the new financial year, warns Roger Mendelson, Executive Chairman of Prushka Fast Debt Recovery. Support payments may have tax implications From snap… Read more »
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“There is no panacea to the threat of cybercrime, but you can take a measured approach to reducing your risks,” says Ben Jones, cofounder of new cybersecurity startup, Jumpstart Security. Jones and cofounder Saaim Khan are on a mission to make cybersecurity simple and easy for small business owners. Launched in Sydney today, (February 15) … Read more »
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The decision to scale your small business can be one of the most exciting, yet delicate, moments on your entrepreneurial journey. It’s a decision that many entrepreneurs face at some stage, especially if they’ve seen their customer base or revenue increase. While these are two of the important foundations business owners require as they determine… Read more »