business advice
Liliana Bravo, Casa Bonita
Let’s meet Liliana Bravo, the founder of Casa Bonita and one of our experts on Made By Many Minds. Casa Bonita is an innovative social enterprise that has had a significant economic, social and cultural impact since it was founded in Melbourne in 2020. But first, some background. Liliana was born in Colombia, and after…
Janine Phillips, JLP Learning Designer
Let’s meet Janine Phillips, owner of JLP Learning Designer, and one of the experts on Made by Many Minds. Janine has a fascinating story to tell about how her business evolved, and how she integrated her ‘secret passion’ for writing into her business. So, what is it that JLP Learning Designer offers?? ‘As a learning…
Peter Chapman, Chapman’s Accountancy Services
Meet Peter Chapman, proprietor of Chapman Accountancy Services and one of the experts on Made by Many Minds. He’s an Australian Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years’ accounting, tax law and retail industry experience. And he can help you with all your accounting needs! Peter gained a Bachelor of Commerce before entering the workplace…
Linda McNeill, Run the Risk Consulting
Linda McNeill of Run the Risk Consulting has made it her mission to help businesses thrive. With more than 10 years of experience in business entrepreneurship and expertise in risk management, ISO standards, budgeting and finance, business and strategic planning, and customer and supplier contracts, Linda is committed to empowering small business owners. ‘I’m passionate…
Use social media in your business
Social media is a great way to market your business. Through social media you can reach customers in Australia and around the world for very little cost. It can also help you build positive relationships with current and potential customers. Why use social media? Social media has changed the way we connect with others. Traditional…
Business Planning Tool
Plan for business success Are you thinking of starting a new business but don’t know where to start? Or have you started a business, but need to learn more, or do some more planning and preparation? Get business-ready with Business Victoria’s Business Planning Tool. The Business Planning Tool covers the essential information you need to…
Create a vision statement for your business
If you want to grow your business, you need to have a clear picture, or a vision, of what you want it to become. Writing a vision statement, describing what your business is and what it will be in the future, can help you to plan and grow your business. What is a vision statement?…
Coaching for success: Five ways coaching can boost your business
Small business coaching might be a relatively new field, but its popularity is on the rise. Coaching involves one-on-one sessions between an experienced coach and a small business owner, aimed at improving skills and setting and achieving goals. Coaching for businesses began in the United States in the 1980s. By the early 2000s, business coaching…
Marketing Strategies: The 7 Ps of Marketing
Marketing is essential for any business. Marketing is the process of getting people interested in your business and in what you’re selling. When you market your business in the right way, you have a better chance of reaching customers who will buy your products. Plan your marketing strategy Before you start marketing your business, it’s…