What to do when you’re not making any sales
Why is no one buying? The sound of crickets chirping has got to be one of the worst nightmares for any business owner. Imagine this: You spent what seemed like a lifetime developing and perfecting your product, your branding and your website. You’re ready to go. But then… crickets. If you’re not making sales (or […]
Feel like an imposter? Here’s how not to.
What is Imposter Syndrome? Short answer: a form of anxiety. Longer answer: think of it as your voice of self-doubt (as opposed to reason). It’s the voice that makes you feel like everyone around you is better or more skilled than you, like you’re someone who just pretends to know your stuff. How do you […]
Believing in your product: Leaf Supply’s advice on getting started
How to start a business idea you’re truly passionate about More often than not, the best ideas start when you find something you love and decide to make that switch from your current 9 to 5 to work on something that’ll make you get out of bed in the morning.But where do you even begin? […]
How one creative candlemaker turned her worst fears into a business
The perfect idea to start your own business isn’t always obvious Building a business on something you’re passionate about makes perfect sense. But what if you could build a business based on your worst nightmare as an aims to overcome your fears? We spoke to Waan from You, Me & Bones about how she did […]
Building a brand with a strong message
How a vegan condom brand is making carrying condoms as normal as hair-ties If you’re into sustainable living, you’ve probably heard of Jonny by now. Available online as well as in store across multiple retailers, these almost-too-pretty-to-use vegan condoms are taking Australia by storm. Headed up by 3 friends, Bec Villanti, Samantha Eades and Bec […]
Why your ‘Why’ matters
It’s in our nature to focus on the ‘What’ and ‘How’ What do we have to accomplish and how are we going to do it? These are functional aspects and of course they are very important parts of running a business. However, what’s often neglected is what sits at the core, the ‘Why’ are we […]