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A collection of articles, stories, tips & tools designed
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“I wish someone had told me that”: Anders Bence, Hydraflow Plumbing
13 September 2021 | 6 min read
Small business growth isn’t always straightforward. Plumber Anders Bence shares his winding path from apprentice to small business owner.
View moreHow do I write terms and conditions for an online store?
07 September 2021 | 5 min read
A LegalVision lawyer outlines why your online store's terms and conditions matter and what you should include when you draft them.
View moreWhat are the privacy laws for direct marketing?
07 September 2021 | 5 min read
A LegalVision lawyer explains the different privacy laws which apply to sending direct marketing to your clients.
View moreMy supplier cannot meet their obligations. What are my contractual rights?
07 September 2021 | 5 min read
If a supplier cannot meet their obligations to you, the first step is to review your contractual rights. Here are a few tips from a LegalVision Lawyer.
View moreWhat 7 SMBs are investing in now and why
06 September 2021 | 2 min read
Challenging times aren’t stopping some SMB owners from investing in their businesses. From new staff and digital solutions, to renovations and marketing campaigns, these 7 SMBs are investing in growth.
View moreScaling: lessons from a business owner who’s been there
30 August 2021 | 6 min read
Cooper Jitts shares lessons hard-learned about how to scale a business and build success without succumbing to chaos.
View more“I wish someone had told me that”: Brendan Small, SpotGo
25 August 2021 | 7 min read
SpotGo Founder Brendan Small shares how he got his family-owned Australian-made product onto the shelves at Coles and Woolworths alongside the big brands.
View moreHow an evolving culture helped this start-up scale successfully
23 August 2021 | 5 min read
A team culture of innovation and evolution has helped Sprintlaw maintain a start-up mindset even as the business has rapidly scaled.
View moreHow Matt’s ecommerce business hit $1m in turnover
16 August 2021 | 6 min read
Matt Stanley spotted a gap, started selling perfume from his garage and, the following year, reached $1 million revenue. Here’s his story.
View more3 steps that turned a ‘hobby’ into a small business
13 August 2021 | 5 min read
An entrepreneur’s tips for building a side hustle into a thriving small business, and building a better work/life balance on the way.
View more5 advantages of owning a business
02 August 2021 | 3 min read
From making time for family to living out a creative passion, 5 small business owners share the advantages of owning their own business.
View moreHelping young people learn STREAT smarts
28 July 2021 | 4 min read
Bec Scott’s social enterprise STREAT has grown from one street food cart to provide 240,000+ hours of support and training to 3,100 young people. Here’s how.
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Resources
Small business government support: a state-by-state guide
27 July 2021 | 10 min read
We have summarised some helpful information on the Government small business support packages designed to help businesses impacted by the recent lockdowns.
View moreeBook: How to nail the pricing of your products
02 August 2020 | 2 min read
Few things are as important to business profitability as setting the right price for your products. Learn the key pricing strategies you need to know.
View moreeBook: How to nail the pricing of your services
02 August 2020 | 2 min read
Are your prices right? Here’s what you need to know about setting your pricing strategy.
View moreSuccess stories
How Matt’s ecommerce business hit $1m in turnover
16 August 2021 | 6 min read
Matt Stanley spotted a gap, started selling perfume from his garage and, the following year, reached $1 million revenue. Here’s his story.
View moreNo animals (or chefs) harmed: How Brad built two vegan food brands
09 July 2021 | 4 min read
Small business success, through COVID, in Melbourne? In hospitality? Not likely. Unless you’re Brad – owner of Noo Moo Foods and The Hemp Soft Serve Company.
View moreFish, chips and a side of sprinkles: How Kate and Chris turned their dessert cabinet into a growing small business
02 March 2021 | 2 min read
See how the owners of one of South Australia’s best fish and chippers Fish out of Water turned one aspect of their business into a whole new small business.
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