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Money matters: How to obtain financing for your small business

Financing for a small business is a huge to-do, with many solo entrepreneurs using their own savings, investments and assets to fund their venture. But if self-financing isn’t an option, you might end up asking how to do finances for a small business with limited resources. Fortunately, there are various ways to obtain financing for …

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Find your perfect business match: a guide to finding the ideal business partner

Launching and growing a business in Australia is an exciting venture, but it often demands a diverse skill set, experiences and resources. While solo entrepreneurship can be rewarding, there comes a point where you might wonder, “How can I propel my venture to even greater heights?” The answer often lies in the decision to find …

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This shoe retailer has reinvented itself multiple times

Feature This shoe retailer has reinvented itself multiple times Summary: Story:  When Mike Newton-Brown established his business, Leisures (Shoe Boutique), he knew that there would be challenges, but he did not anticipate how significant they would be. As the years passed he would have to reinvent Leisures several times as customer behaviour fluctuated dramatically in …

How a business owner overcame half-a-million in fraud just months after inheriting her business

Natalie Hiddlestone still cannot fathom why her former business partner stole from their business.  Her father passed away 8 years ago, leaving the family business to her and Tim (whose name has been changed for his privacy). In the months that followed, Tim stole almost half a million dollars from the business, in a case …

Running two businesses: “It’s more of an attitude than anything”

Jonathan Barlow was on the verge of going unconditional to acquire his second business. But with one loose end to tie up, the deal was yet to complete. It wasn’t a matter of insurance, financing or his suitability for the takeover. This was something Jonathan didn’t foresee, something that should not have caused an issue. …