OPINIONS & ADVICE
Here’s inspiring entrepreneurial advice from the peculiar characters of Stranger Things
Little did you know, though, that amidst the plot twists and turns between the “Upside Down” and the ‘80s-era town of Hawkins, you can find inspiring nuggets of advice to spur on budding and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.
What every marketer should know about managing customer communication channels
On the surface, messaging is simple. Yet when it comes to messaging customers, many businesses struggle to get it right.
Here’s what you need to know about the Australia-Asia startup connection
Asia used to be a great stopover destination when flying to Europe to get some shopping done or head to the beach, but times...
The truth you should know about ransomware and what you can do about it
Prevention is clearly the best way forward and protecting against ransomware is very similar to other malicious computer code. The first key element is to ensure you have updated all of the software on your computer and phone.
6 ways how the virtual assistant is the secret weapon of today’s successful start-ups
Why hiring a virtual assistant is the right solution for most start-ups and small businesses, from reducing costs to getting more tasks done faster
Here are 5 tips on how to market your small business to consumers
Small businesses usually find it difficult to drag their account from the red to the black.
Consumers are usually...
The innovative social strategy that achieved 43x ROAS for West Elm – and won...
As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses around the world, brands are looking for advertising strategies that are cost-effective and generate much-needed revenue.
Here’s how to keep your business safe and secure over the coming Christmas holidays
We get so many people who ring every year just before Christmas worried about security over the holidays. However criminals work all year round. Security is just as important in February as it is in December.
It’s all likes and smileys until you break the law: 4 ways social media...
SME owners often complain that business law exists to make their lives harder and feel no different about social media law. Is that actually the case?
Whizz deepens online home services market position by acquiring Removal marketplace
Furniture removals are worth upwards of $2 billion dollars in Australia”*. With WHIZZ’s expertise in on-demand marketplaces, combined with our category knowledge and proven track record, we are well positioned to disrupt the relocation industry in Australia.
How to learn the art of avoiding slow paying customers (and getting paid on...
The issue of unpaid invoices is one that’s familiar to every business owner. While most businesses have a few late payers to deal with, having too much of your cash flow held up can have a lasting impact on the overall health of your business for years to come.
How to choose the right compliant payroll solution for your cannabis business
Using dispensary technology designed for cannabis businesses can help stores succeed, and implementing a payroll software solution will contribute to the business’ growth.
Is regional area entrepreneurship the best kept secret in Australia? Why startups and scaleups...
Say the words “startup” and “regional area” together in a sentence, and some people will give you a questioning look. How can a regional city offer businesses in the startup and scaleup phase all they need to grow, prosper and ultimately remain sustainable?
Hey guys, how come nobody is talking about multiculturalism in the startup sector?
Gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to perform better financially but those that are ethnically diverse are 35% more likely to perform better financially.
University vs starting a business: 4 insights from this 24-year old entrepreneur on what...
As a 24-year old entrepreneur who has spent the last three years working around the clock to build my business, here are four practical insights I hope will assist those considering going out on their own. Is founding a business really for you? Is now the right time?
Are you a business leader? Here are 5 tips on how to manage social...
Despite the growing use of social media in our day-to-day life as a source for news and updates, many leaders have been slow on implementing social media in their personal and professional life. However, there are a number of issues leaders may encounter when joining
What mindset does it take to succeed in the world of start-ups? Well, it’s...
So you’ve come across all the Lean Startup principles and think you have all the tools for start-up success but it is this one thing that will set you apart
Here’s how to innovate and manage R&D for a tech company on a modest...
Our R&D has allowed us to produce and maintain our competitive advantage. We’ve been able to do this by making the most of our comparatively modest R&D budget. This is what we’ve learnt from 13 years of constant innovation.
Is the customer still always right? What you need to know about customer retention
It’s the phrase that is ingrained in us from as early as when we get our first job; the customer is always right. Still to this day, that phrase remains a rule of thumb for many companies.
Are you a marketer? This is what you need to know about personalised live...
This year we’ve seen the rise of video content and consumption and it is showing no signs of declining with one Facebook executive going as far as to predict that the platform could be ‘all video’ within five years.