David King left behind a career as a lawyer to follow his passion for sugary treats. His Willy Wonka aspirations led him to open his small business, Sticky, a confectionery store based in Sydney’s The Rocks. The lolly business proved a sweet success but when COVID hit the business hard in 2020, an ingenious social… Read more »
What motivates Australians to go into business? According to research from Xero, the tipping point is often a combination of opportunity, the lure of financial independence, and dissatisfaction with their current work situation. Xero surveyed more than 800 soloprenuers for their Tipping Point research to uncover the motivation and challenges faced by the nation’s sole… Read more »
Remember those days when there was only one place you could work and that any kind of flexibility was seen as a ‘jolly’? It feels like a million years ago now, and yet it’s only been a year. A year since senior managers finally realised that standing in the way of remote working and flexibility… Read more »
Blogging is an essential part of digital marketing. It helps cement your brand as an industry authority, as well as drive traffic to your website and encourage audience engagement. However, coming up with fresh blog topics can be a tedious task (I know). It is important to know how to source blog topics in real-time… Read more »
To BOOST or not to BOOST – that my friends is the question we’re answering here today. Have you been boosting your posts on FB? Well, we’re here to tell you why you need to STOP. Before you stop reading, please hear me out. I know you’ve had some great traction with a post organically,… Read more »
A survey by recruitment specialists Drake International has found businesses will need to focus on honing and hiring for soft skills as remote and hybrid work models become the norm. With only 20 per cent of workers happy to return to their workplace fulltime and 60 per cent of employees hoping to continue to work… Read more »
The inaugural Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell will finish her tenure as ombudsman this month and stepping into her shoes will be former Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson. Billson will commence his five-year term as Ombudsman on Thursday March 11, 2021. Speaking of Bilson’s appointment, Carnell described the incoming ombudsman as a… Read more »
Businesses that are creating new positions and employing young Australians may be eligible for a new wage subsidy called the JobMaker Hiring Credit, paid by the ATO. Employers that are increasing both their headcount and payroll can receive up to $10,400 per year for each new job they fill with an eligible employee aged 16… Read more »
You could jumpstart your business with a $5000 cash injection… Kochie’s Business Builders (KBB) and American Express have teamed up to give one lucky business owner the chance to walk away with $5000. Plus, KBB audience members who apply for an American Express Business Explorer® Credit Card will get exclusive access to a special offer.… Read more »
One is the loneliest number – but it doesn’t have to be. Building your support networks when you’re a solopreneur is a boon for business and your mental health, writes Angus Capel, Xero’s Small Business Advocate. Australia is a nation of self-starters, with ‘solopreneurs’ accounting for a whopping 62.8 per cent of our country’s small… Read more »
If you continue to think the way you’ve always thought, you’ll continue to get what you’ve always got. – Kevin Trudeau You know the drill by now. The most technically proficient humans tend to be the ones promoted, even though many organisations today talk of hiring for attitude and training for skill. It seems that… Read more »
As allegations of rape and sexual misconduct ricochet around the halls of Parliament, we thought it was time to take a fresh look at the #metoo movement and explore why every business needs a sexual harassment policy and why it can’t simply be about paying lipservice. Soon after sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood movie producer… Read more »
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