The Serious Business Blog

As small business owners, one of the most overwhelming aspects of the day-to-day running of the business, can be the accounts, the numbers, tax, invoicing and navigating your overall finances. We have...

By Rafael Chiang

So, you made it. You’re ready to pitch your product or service to a large company. The value is clear, the conversations are going well, and you're almost at the signing stage... the...

AI used to feel like something out of a sci-fi movie. But now? It’s in your inbox, your social feed, your accounting software, and probably your competitors’ toolkit.

But what does it actually mean ...

When Jacquie and I set out to create the Business Growth Network and Crecera.com.au, it came from a place of truly wanting to help people with the 40+ years of combined knowledge we'd developed over o...

Election activity is ramping up. Promises are flying around, headlines are everywhere, and you might be wondering... does any of this actually affect my small business? Spoiler alert: yes, it can—and ...

Whether you import products, manufacture locally, or run a service-based business, global supply chain shifts and tariff changes are likely creeping into your world. But what do these changes actually...

If you're a small business owner in Australia right now, you might be feeling the pressure from all sides—rising costs, tighter margins, and economic uncertainty creeping into every conversation.

On...

As small business owners, most of us understand the importance of marketing. It can be the lifeblood of your business, the driving force that brings in customers and keeps your brand top-of-mind. But ...

In today’s digital landscape, social media marketing is an essential skill for business owners who want to grow their brand, attract customers, and increase sales. It's all well and good to poke aroun...

Running a small business means wearing many hats (too many hats, we'd say!) and staying productive can feel like an impossible task. If you're wondering how the heck you're supposed to do all the thin...

As business owners, we wouldn't be anywhere without our incredible clients and customers. No customers, no business... right? And that's why building strong relationships with your customers is crucia...

Managing cash flow can feel like walking a tightrope, but once you know the mistakes to sidestep, you'll be in a much better place to keep that cash flowing. Here are some of the top cash flow mistake...