Blog

A collection of articles, stories, tips & tools designed
to keep your small business moving.

6 steps to building a lead generation campaign

01 December 2021 | 4 min read

Find prospects, turn them into leads and convert them into customers. Here are six steps to build a lead generation marketing campaign that works.

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How to use video to boost your small business marketing

29 November 2021 | 6 min read

Small business owners share how they use video content in social media marketing and beyond – to build their brands, create leads and connect with customers.

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This time tomorrow: Partnership and progress

22 November 2021 | 4 min read

We revisit Kim and Frank Malone at KDS to hear about how managing cash flow helped them expand in 2021, and their business growth plans for 2022.

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This time tomorrow: How 6 businesses are taking action now for growth in 2022

08 November 2021 | 4 min read

6 SMB owners share the plans they’ve made to kickstart growth in 2022 including moving to new premises, expanding online offerings and revamping email marketing.

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Hiring Christmas casuals: how 2 businesses are preparing for the holidays

01 November 2021 | 5 min read

A cafe and a party supply store share how they’re handling staff shortages when they’d usually be welcoming their Christmas casuals.

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“I wish someone had told me that”: Sean McElvogue, Art Van Go

28 October 2021 | 5 min read

Fine art transportation specialist Sean McElvogue shares how he’s grown Art Van Go over the past 13 years – from one old van to a fleet.

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Goodbye lockdown, hello summer: how hospitality is preparing for end-of-year

25 October 2021 | 4 min read

Three hospitality small business owners share their tips for making the most of the end-of-year season after the challenges of lockdown.

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How one Aussie business is re-evaluating and refreshing for EOY

18 October 2021 | 3 min read

Commercial photographer Orlando Sydney shares how he’s preparing for end-of-year by tracking data to anticipate booking trends, finding new customers and more.

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The small business pivot that created a chain reaction

12 October 2021 | 6 min read

Kate Dillon shares how creating an Australian-made sweatshirt end-to-end with local small businesses, helped save her business and support the slow fashion movement.

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How Crazy Nonna has powered through lockdowns with great Italian cuisine

28 September 2021 | 6 min read

Crazy Nonna’s journey has been a winding road – one that Joshua says has left a “huge burden on our cash flow”.

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4 ways to reduce abandoned carts

20 September 2021 | 4 min read

Here are 4 ways online retailers can potentially reduce abandoned carts by simplifying shopper journeys and giving customers a reason to return.

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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.

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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.

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eBook: 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.