Going solo
Starting your own business requires a mass of business planning and research. Don’t be overwhelmed though, small business startup is a high-energy stage and what’s needed is the right focus for those energies.
This section covers the basic needs of a business startup. You’ll find tips on working from home, deciding whether now is the time to start your own business, buying a business, as well as advice on setting business goals and writing a business plan.
Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
Going solo
How the Small Business Ombudsman can help you resolve a business dispute
When disputes arise between your business and other parties, it’s often best to resolve the matter before it gets to the point of costly...
Getting started
Is 2022 the right time to start a new business? You betcha!
The news is rife with Aussie small businesses struggling and even closing during the pandemic, but in many ways there’s never been a better...
Getting started
10 lessons I learned running a small business
Running a small business is all about making as few mistakes as possible and getting the most amount out of each activity you undertake....
Getting started
Five steps you can take to find your first client when you’ve just gone solo
You’ve left that job at last! You registered as a sole trader or company. Your business has a name, an office and a new...
Getting started
The reverse side hustle: A better way to chase your dreams
What if there is a better way to side hustle? By this point, little remains to be said about side hustles — a quick...
Going solo
How to write a clever business plan that you can put into action straight away
Planning on turning your vision into a reality? Whether you’re starting a side hustle or a full-time business, it pays to know how to...
Getting started
The top five mistakes every business makes without realising and how to avoid them
There are really only two types of businesses; those that are growing and those that are shrinking, writes Fred Wilson. Many business owners often...
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7 things to consider before launching an online fashion store
You may think you’re ready to launch your sexy, new, online fashion site, but have you thought it through fully? Corryn Barakat shares seven...
Getting started
