Why Resilience Isn’t a Personality Trait Resilience is often framed as something you’re born with, but in business, it’s far more practical than that. Resilience isn’t about being tougher, grittier, or more determined than the next business owner. It’s about structure. The most resilient businesses are run by business owners with dependable systems that continue working even when the market is unpredictable. And while technology plays a role, no piece of software can compensa

Most small business owners didn’t start their business because they love selling. You started because you have a skill, a passion, or a dream. But as you know: without sales, there’s no business. And yet many of us freeze at the word “selling.” It conjures pushy brochures, cold calls and uncomfortable conversations. What if I told you it doesn’t have to feel that way? What if you could sell simply by being helpful? Here are some quick sales tips. The Mindset Shift: From “I’ve

Is it a silly question to ask. If Kristy asked me who our target audience is, I say someone that is running their own small business. The term is used everywhere— in government policy, in media headlines, and in the conversations we have with other business owners. But have you ever stopped to ask: what actually makes a business “small”? Depending on who you ask, the definition changes — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. But understanding which version applies to you can m

Working in Your Zone of Genius Lest take a look back at Episode 60 we are chatting about your zone of genius, and asking you how much time you’re spending there… This concept comes from a great book, called The Big Leap by author Gay Hendricks (you can pick it up at your favourite book store). In the book the author explores the premise that there are 4 distinct ‘zones’ that we can work in, and that many of us spend our live (both work and personal) not doing things that are

When running your business, there is one thing that is certain - you will meet difficult people. It’s a client who never listens, a...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Australian Small Business Show! Today, we’re diving into a topic that every small business owner...

Yes, we are now on YouTube. Let's take a look back at Episode 37, wh ere we dive into the essential mindset shifts, systems, and...

Introduction: In the ultra-connected ‘always contactable’ world, the lines between work and personal time have been becoming increasingly...

Ever feel like you’re busy all day but not actually moving your business forward? You’re not alone. Most small business owners I work...

Anyone running a small business knows how much work it takes to grow. Whether just starting out, weathering storms or managing growth,...

From 1 July, the national minimum wage in Australia is increasing by 3.5%. For small business owners, this annual adjustment isn’t just...

Choosing the right business structure is a foundational decision for every small business owner in Australia. This choice influences a...

In a recent episode of The Australian Small Business Show, we chatted about why it’s absolutely essential to regularly review and...