Flying Solo: Going It Alone In Business
The weekly podcast for those going solo in business, hosted by Cec Busby.
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Whether you’re a startup, small business or a large corporation, there are nine essential rules of engagement you must understand when working with the Australian media and securing coverage for your business, writes Kathryn Goater and Anthony Caruana, Co-CEO and Co-Founders of Media-Wize. If you’re not willing to accept all of these, then PR and earned… Read more »
It is often said that small business is the engine room of the economy. We want to make sure that small and family business can fire on all cylinders – not have a cylinder taken out, explains Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson. We need to get the risk and reward balance right,… Read more »
For many small business owners, choosing a payment provider is like going to the mechanic with no knowledge of cars, writes Chris Dahl, Co-CEO, Pin Payments. The plethora of options, technical jargon, and pricing complexities can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Likewise, payments can consist of differing fees, rates, and options, which people are often unaware… Read more »
Google isn’t just a big server farm funnelling queries from around the world back to users. They employ over 16,000 human Search Quality Raters to determine page quality and whether the needs of users are met, explains Tom Valcanis, copywriting expert from I Sell Words. These raters speak over 80 languages and 4,000 of… Read more »
Four years ago, I would never have used the word ‘spiritual’ in an article for business owners. Then again, four years ago, Prince Harry was still a prince and Corona was a beer. The world has changed. And we’ve known that fulfilling spiritual needs is important in customer service for centuries writes Jaquie Scammell… Read more »
In today’s digital landscape, where competition is fierce and attention spans are shorter than ever, ensuring your website, landing pages and digital content are optimised for conversions is crucial, explains digital marketing expert Adam Stewart, founder of Digital Bond Marketing. However, numerous businesses fall into common pitfalls that can significantly hinder their conversion rates. But… Read more »
“TikTok is for young people …TikTok is for lip-syncing and dancing… TikTok is not for ‘serious’ brands… TikTok is a fad!” If you had asked me about TikTok just 10 months ago, I would have probably echoed these sentiments, says Madelene Ragno, Owner & Head Strategist of MADE. Marketing However, as of the… Read more »
It’s quite common for people to structure their business affairs by setting up an entity to run their business through. This could be a trust, a partnership or, most often, a company – but there are implications for your business explains Mark Chapman Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block. The tax rate for small companies is… Read more »
There’s been a surge in small and family business owners seeking support as economic conditions worsen. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson writes that free financialadvice, business know-how, and mental health help is available. The latest economic report card will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping… Read more »
Imposter syndrome is commonly thought of as the feeling of being inadequate and a fraud despite a reputation for success at work, explains Charlotte Blair, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We all have moments when we think ‘I shouldn’t be here’, whereby your brain conspires against you, making you ‘feel’ like… Read more »
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