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News
The Bxponential conference is back for the eighth year and will be taking over the Gold Coast Convention Centre from October 22-24. Throughout the three-day program, you will gain valuable insights from industry trailblazers and world-renowned business leaders. Bxponential is aimed at all small business owners who want to achieve exponential growth and for those… Read more »
News
When starting out in business, seeking and securing that initial investment is a big step – and it’s a more complicated step than it seems on the surface. While finding a partner with the cash needed to get you up and running is vital, what’s even more essential is the value they can bring… Read more »
HR
It’s no secret for employers that hunting for top-notch talent to fill jobs can be daunting. We recently went through the hiring process, and let me tell you, the struggle is indeed real for both employers and job seekers, writes Amberlea Henriques founder of Ad Social. Out of the 79 applications we received, only five truly… Read more »
News
Nominations are open for the annual Bx Business xCellence Awards, and this year, Kochie’s Business Builders community has been invited to the party! For the past eight years, the Bx Business xCellence Awards have been shining a spotlight on the ‘best in business’ all over Australia, and for 2023, with the overseas expansion of Bx,… Read more »
Social Media
There is a thick line between clever creativity and seedy manipulation on LinkedIn. The former sets business and personal brands apart with trust and impact. The latter erodes trust by appearing desperate and unprofessional, explains leading LinkedIn specialist Sue Parker, founder of Dare Group. LinkedIn’s commercial opportunities and networking value for small businesses are… Read more »
Business Advice
In today’s competitive business landscape, personal branding has become crucial for professionals seeking success. However, success goes beyond superficial appearances; it lies in aligning your actions with your authentic purpose, explains personal branding expert Zahrina Robertson. By understanding and harnessing ‘the signals’, recognising opportunities and making the right choices, you can cultivate a purpose-driven… Read more »
Small business
We live in a world slowly embracing difference. Changes to equal opportunity legislation and diversity and inclusion policies within organisations are about creating a fair and equitable playing field for those who often felt unheard and unrepresented. While we have come a long way, many gaps still need to change to truly say everyone… Read more »
Business Advice
This year my business, The PR Hub, turns ten and recently I have had the opportunity to practice what I preach and be featured as a guest on a couple of podcasts, including two I really admire – Grow A Small Business and The Inner Chief. It’s a seat I’d normally reserve for clients,… Read more »
Wellbeing
Research suggests that entrepreneurs are more at risk of burnout because they tend to be highly passionate about their work and are typically socially isolated, have financial stress, and operate in varying degrees of uncertainty. Yet burnout is avoidable with a little support and self-care, explains high performance expert, Melo Calarco, author of Beating… Read more »
Business Advice
When you’re trying to function on minimal sleep, constant worry and unsolicited advice from everyone around you, starting a new business can feel a lot like being a new mum, according to Mums & Co founder Carrie Kwan. The Sydney-based managing director and mum of two launched Mums & Co in 2016 as a national… Read more »
Wellbeing
As any small business owner knows, entrepreneurship can be all-consuming. Juggling jobs and wearing multiple hats can soon leave business owners with little time for anything else. But ignoring your mental health and wellbeing comes at a cost and that cost is burnout, writes results coach and change facilitator Sue Giacobbe. Understanding burnout The… Read more »
Experts
Are you too scared to try influencer marketing for your business? Does your website need help attracting flies? Reboot 2023’s business experts have got you covered. As we approach the halfway point of Reboot 2023, it’s time to dig into the incredible insights shared by some of Australia’s leading business figures so far. Reboot 2023… Read more »