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    • Getting startedIf you’re starting a new business in Australia, you’ll find stacks of resources to help ensure you get off on the right foot. Find out if you’re well suited to running your own show with our nifty quiz.
        • Seven ways to get the best tax return possible for your business

          Seven ways to get the best tax return possible for your business

          June 15, 2022
        • Why the five foundations of financial security are especially important for women

          Why the five foundations of financial security are especially important for women

          June 9, 2022
        • Six handy tax tips to help with your small business EOFY

          Six handy tax tips to help with your small business EOFY

          June 8, 2022
    • MarketingGetting to grips with small business marketing is an essential element of solo success. Find the support you need here. Need more help? Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • What is a Virtual CMO and why you might need to hire one

          What is a Virtual CMO and why you might need to hire one

          June 23, 2022
        • Five essential SEO tips to get your business seen on Instagram

          Five essential SEO tips to get your business seen on Instagram

          June 22, 2022
        • Five steps to writing a great blog for your business – and why you definitely should!

          Five steps to writing a great blog for your business – and why you definitely should!

          June 20, 2022
    • Sales
        • Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          April 6, 2022
        • Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          March 31, 2022
        • Reading minds: Learn what makes your customers tick to boost your sales

          Reading minds: Learn what makes your customers tick to boost your sales

          March 11, 2022
    • ProductivityKnowing what’s involved in setting up and running a small business in Australia, this section will help your productivity. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Five ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves to succeed

          Five ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves to succeed

          June 17, 2022
        • Can hypnotherapy be your secret to more business success?

          Can hypnotherapy be your secret to more business success?

          June 3, 2022
        • eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          June 1, 2022
    • Business technologyWith business technology changing so rapidly it can be hard to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. In this section, we provide straightforward, easy to understand articles about online business tools and other business technology. From choosing a customer relationship management system or an inventory management system to app development, computer and software security and data backups, you are sure to find something useful for your small business in this section. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Can’t afford developer costs? Try a no-code website builder!

          Can’t afford developer costs? Try a no-code website builder!

          June 16, 2022
        • eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          June 1, 2022
        • How traditional businesses can take advantage of Web3

          How traditional businesses can take advantage of Web3

          May 26, 2022
    • Health + wellbeingYour health and wellbeing is as important as mastering the challenges of small business management and development. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Desperate for some quiet and clarity in this busy world? Mindfulness is the key

          Desperate for some quiet and clarity in this busy world? Mindfulness is the key

          June 6, 2022
        • What a sudden life pivot taught me about putting my own happiness first

          What a sudden life pivot taught me about putting my own happiness first

          June 2, 2022
        • The key to setting yourself up to thrive as a working mum

          The key to setting yourself up to thrive as a working mum

          June 1, 2022
    • News
        • EOFY update from the Small Business Ombudsman: changes to super plus tax help available

          EOFY update from the Small Business Ombudsman: changes to super plus tax help available

          June 14, 2022
        • What are the major parties doing about the small business issues that matter?

          What are the major parties doing about the small business issues that matter?

          May 20, 2022
        • Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates by 0.25%, warning more rises to come

          Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates by 0.25%, warning more rises to come

          May 3, 2022
    • SpotlightBusiness Class Members showcase their profiles and the services they offer to small business customers in Australia.
        • “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          February 23, 2022
        • In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          January 17, 2022
        • In the Spotlight: Claudia Bouma, Copywriter

          In the Spotlight: Claudia Bouma, Copywriter

          August 9, 2021
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          • Flying Solo: Going It Alone In Business
            The weekly podcast for those going solo in business, hosted by Cec Busby.

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            Featuring innovative businesses and soloists from around Australia

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            Take the first steps to starting your side hustle or small business now

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            The complete guide to designing your own business.

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