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What I need to start up my own business

Ever thought about leaving behind the traditional 9-to-5 and making that business dream come true? You’re not alone. In fact, almost 98% of all Australian businesses are small businesses, and...
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The 5 best marketing strategies for a beauty business

Beauty is a big business in Australia, with one study suggesting that the average Australian woman spends approximately $3,600 on beauty every single year.  The country’s love of skincare, makeup...
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How to get approved for a small business loan

Small business loans can be exactly what SMBs need to either get started, take their brand to the next level, or simply cover short-term cash flow troubles. Many Australian businesses...

How sat nav can help customers find your business

The phrase ‘satellite navigation’ might be associated with the clunky old GPS systems of days gone by, but the reality is sat nav systems are still very much alive.  While...
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How can a listing on Google improve my digital presence?

In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, building your online presence is crucial to getting noticed. And when it comes to attracting potential customers, boosting your visibility within local searches can quickly...
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Automated marketing for the holidays

Automated marketing for the holidays In the past, most SMBs would shut down over the holiday period without issue. But these days, many customers expect businesses to be available at...

5 things every café owner needs on their website

Hospitality is well known for being a challenging industry. Competition is high, margins tend to be low, and success relies on customers being your biggest champions. Fortunately, gone are the...

8 steps for success for your Facebook business page

With a whopping 89% of Aussies using it, Facebook spells a huge marketing opportunity for businesses. Despite this, over a quarter of small businesses and 13% of medium businesses say...

Covid vs the Australian economy: How are we faring?

By every account, 2020 has been a strange, disorienting, and difficult year for everyone. The personal challenges have been huge, and for small business owners in Australia, those challenges have...
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The 12 marketing tips of Christmas for small business

Christmas spells a huge opportunity for businesses. Aussies collectively spend an estimated $25 billion during the festive season, making it a key time of year for sales in many industries....