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Articles, forum highlights and business leads from Australia’s solo & micro business community.
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Joined January 2009
If you’ve ever been let down by business books that boost the boring, here’s five that have something to say beyond ‘hustle’. https://t.co/acTMXbWBbS
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve bought more business books than you’ve read. And you’ve started reading a lot more than you’ve ever finished.
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AI doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to save you time - and you just need a simple place to start. That place is @mySMBcom - an all-in-one AI hub that makes everyday tasks simpler for everyone from sole traders to small businesses → https://t.co/SAHboX2uJO
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If you’ve been dragging your feet to work lately, you’re among the majority. SEEK has dropped its latest Workplace Happiness Index and, let’s just say, Aussie workers could use a nanna nap and maybe a group hug to help boost their mood. https://t.co/A6auF9kV0D
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SEEK says workplace happiness is flatlining. Find out what’s dragging Aussies down and how your workplace stacks up.
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Sole traders often focus their KPIs on attracting new customers. Yet, the real measure of success lies in what happens after the first sale. https://t.co/qMGH71vact
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Sole traders often focus their KPIs on attracting new customers. Yet, the real measure of success lies in what happens after the first sale.
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Get more bookings, sell more products or simply spruce up your professional brand with these design must-knows. In partnership with @squarespace
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If you're a sole operator, you can DIY your website design with these key principles in mind, drawn from Squarespace's know-how.
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The ACCC are putting retailers on notice this festive season, warning that dodgy tactics, fake sales and unsafe products won’t fly. https://t.co/YkBAuKgM01
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ACCC are putting retailers on notice this festive season, warning that dodgy tactics, fake sales and unsafe products won’t fly.
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Most business owners assume December is a slow month. But inside businesses that truly understand buyer behaviour, December tells a very different story. Deals still close and often more cleanly, faster, and with less stress than any other month. https://t.co/GpI65i22Ce
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December is often thought of as a month when business slows down but savvy operators know it's a great time to nail sales.
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The federal government has rolled out its long-awaited National Plan for artificial intelligence (AI). The headline: no sweeping new AI laws for now. https://t.co/nswD5BqJh6
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The Albanese Government has unveiled its long-awaited National AI Plan, promising faster innovation without new laws.
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If you mention ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) to most small business owners and managers, the first reaction is usually a sigh or a groan, “Sounds expensive.” https://t.co/WmSDhNBHwj
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If you mention ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) to most small business owners and managers, the first reaction is usually a sigh.
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Everyone’s talking AI, but Aussie small business owners are a bit lost. According to Deloitte’s The AI Edge for SMBs, commissioned by Amazon, one in three have no idea how to get started. https://t.co/1swbDpCbx8
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By adopting AI, Aussie small businesses could boost the economy by $44B, but most don't know how to use it.
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If you’ve been on the internet, you’ve read this little abbreviation: tl;dr. If you’re new to the internet (welcome! It’s awful here.) tl;dr stands for too long; didn’t read. https://t.co/9aOjUq2OZ0
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If you’ve been on the internet, you’ve read this little abbreviation: tl;dr. If you’re new to the web, tl;dr stands for too long; didn’t read
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Is your marketing doing all the heavy lifting? 🚀 Time to let PR step! https://t.co/I3CxhtyRM5
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PR creates trust and positions you and your brand as leaders. When used alongside marketing, it's a winning combination.
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Australia’s small business owners have always been a tough mob, but the latest Small Business Conditions Report from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) shows how hard the past year has been. https://t.co/PQESKMQjLW
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Small business owners are feeling the pressure with rising costs, workforce shortages, red tape pile-ups leading to an epidemic of stress.
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Do you wonder why some brands have customers who’d walk over hot coals to recommend them, while others barely rate a mention? Well, Power Retail’s new Most Loved Retailers 2025 report spills the tea. https://t.co/3yKn5j80QC
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Do you want to know the secret to securing your customer's love? the latest Power Retail report spills the tea from some much-loved brands
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Australians have already lost nearly $260 million to scammers this year, and with Black Friday only just kicking off, the ACCC says scammers and some retailers are ready to take advantage of our quest for bargains. https://t.co/iKViaxyZZm
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The ACCC is warning consumers to be alert for scams and scammers as Black Friday sales season gets into the swing of things.
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Build big, spend small with the @CrazyDomains Black Friday sale, on now! Mix and match your favourite solutions to launch your dream business online. Stack 5 or more essentials and get up to 25% off. Stack & save now at https://t.co/dhkQHnBDtM
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Australia’s productivity problem isn’t down to a lack of shiny new tech. It’s people, or more specifically, the shortage of skilled staff and low engagement, that are the real culprits, according to a study from Small Business Loans Australia (SBLA). https://t.co/ADgcsXr9AS
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Labour shortages, poor staff engagement and high tech costs are hitting Aussie businesses, and it’s dragging productivity to a 20-year low.
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As Black Friday bargains start to flood inboxes, experts are warning Aussie shoppers and retailers to keep their wits about them because scammers are circling like seagulls at a summer barbie. https://t.co/0QIHFbkMSn
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Australians are losing more than $1,700 each to scams as AI-fuelled fraud surges this Black Friday and sales season.
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The ATO has received a record 300,000 community tip-offs about tax dodgers. Here’s why doing the right thing matters. https://t.co/NNiob4IJcB
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Aussies are dobbing in tax dodgers, with ATO tip-offs hitting record highs, and the crackdown is tightening on the shadow economy.
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Franchising opens many doors, but with opportunity comes responsibility. A franchise may look great on paper, but if its expectations don’t align with a franchisee’s values, work style, or business goals, it’s unlikely to succeed. https://t.co/bN1SnNmvFJ
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Franchising, when done well, is one of the most dynamic and scalable forms of entrepreneurship available to small business owners
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