One bright side to the pandemic is that Australians have a growing connection to local business. According to a report by Fiverr, the connection is so strong, almost six out of ten Aussies say they would refuse to visit a big business with the same offering. They prefer to support a small business owner instead.… Read more »
Penny’s Cheese Shop is a pocket-sized fromagerie in Sydney’s Potts Point that is customer-focused, fun-filled and makes the best cheese toasties in town. “I think I fell into cheese by accident. I remember shopping with my mum and choosing cheese at a local deli when I was young. I loved that we could taste things,… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell says many small business owners are struggling to keep staff on as they feel the impact of JobKeeper cuts. The ombudsman is calling for the Federal Government to change JobKeeper rules to support these businesses as they face an exodus of staff following the… Read more »
Former professional NRL player Denan Kemp’s ‘Bloke in a Bar’ is more than just a beer, it is a community for like-minded sports buffs and Aussie blokes. With over 139,000 followers on Instagram, it is hard to believe it only began this year. ‘Bloke in a Bar’ was only a concept at the end of… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on ways of working has undoubtedly affected all workplaces. However according to new findings, small business owners are struggling the most with 3 in 5 unable to carry out normal business. The aftereffects of COVID are far and many. Government-mandated lockdowns, social distancing restrictions and economic uncertainty are a few. A… Read more »
Very few small business owners will look back on 2020 and not remember the challenges – but let’s not overlook the opportunities. Incredible changes in technology have transformed the way we live but also enabled many to create successful online platforms for our businesses and generate more income. These changes are so widespread we’ve become… Read more »
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 »
COVID’s inspired many people to rethink the way they work and for a surprisingly large number of Australians that’s manifested in finding the motivation and confidence to kickstart a small business or side-hustle. One of the upsides of starting a business from a long-held hobby or passion is that you’ve (usually) already got the tools… Read more »
Are cash flow gaps preventing you from taking up business opportunities? Small Business First gives you the lowdown on invoice financing and explains why it should be on your radar. Late payments are the bane of small business. As the coronavirus crisis continues to put pressure on the nation’s business owners, concerns around cash flow… Read more »
The Earth is warming, the seasons are getting more unpredictable and one thing is for certain – climate change is here and business needs to do something about it. Recognising this, the founders of Brookfarm, Cape Byron Distillery and Stone & Wood founded We, the many* to show how businesses can do good. We, the… Read more »
COVID19 has left many businesses questioning whether their existing models are fit for purpose. As the health crisis continues and businesses begin to retool to adjust to the new normal – now is the perfect time to see how to shift gears and shape your business for the best possible future. Testing the resilience of… Read more »
The coronavirus crisis has proved the value of online to small business owners more than ever before. If your business isn’t online already, it needs to be now! The coronavirus crisis has particularly hit hard small business owners. Forced closures and social distancing restrictions that limit the number of patrons in a shop mean businesses… Read more »
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