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Being good at your trade is not the same as being good at business
People go into business because they’re good at what they do, not because they’re trained to run a business. A tiler, landscaper, electrician, designer, or consultant doesn’t wake up one day wanting to manage accounting software, compliance, people, systems, and cash flow. They start because there’s demand for their work, and at some point, that demand turns into responsibility.
Why Control Feels Safer Than Stepping Away
When processes are clear, roles are defined, and expectations are shared, responsibility spreads. The business becomes less fragile, not more. And stepping away stops feeling like abandonment and starts feeling like freedom.
Why Many Business Owners Have Bought Themselves a Job
Most people don’t start a business because they want to work longer hours with more risk and less certainty. They start because they want independence, flexibility, better income potential, or the chance to build something of their own. No one sets out with the goal of buying themselves a job.
Most Advice Doesn’t Work
Most people don’t consume advice to make decisions. Instead, they want to feel productive, inspired or reassured. Unfortunately, it's become entertainment. You can watch, read and nod along and because there is always more advice, nothing ever feels urgent enough to act on it. Most advice doesn’t fail because it’s wrong. It fails because it’s absorbed without context, without diagnosis, and without a decision attached to it.
The Keeper Test – Keeping Good Employees
The Keeper Test is a brutally simple idea made famous by Netflix’s culture deck:
“If one of your employees can to you tomorrow and told you they were leaving for a similar job at another company, would you fight to keep them?”
If your gust reaction is yes, they’re a keeper. If your honest reaction is no, it’s time to start planning their exit.
Working With Yourself (a.k.a The Boss You Can’t Quit)
You’re the boss here. You set the pace, make the calls and pay the price if it all goes pear-shaped. The funny, and slightly annoying thing is, you’re also the employee. This means your success depends entirely on whether the boss side of you can get the employee side of you to show up, focus and not get lost in an Instagram scroll hole.
Why Did You Start Your Business?
No one wakes up one morning and thinks, “I want to work twice as hard, take on all the risks and give up my weekend, just for the fun of it”.
And yet, as of June 2024, there were 2,589,595 small businesses in Australia. That makes up 97.2% of Australian businesses*.
What Makes a Good Website? 6 Must-Haves for Small Business Success
A great website does more than sell, it tells your story, builds trust, and guides people to act. Make it bold, make it clear, and make it you.
Stop Being Your Busiest Employee: How to Work On Your Business, Not Just In It
Are you the busiest person in your business?
If your to-do list is overflowing and your time is always stretched thin, it's time for a change. In this blog, we break down the practical steps you can take to stop doing everything and start focusing on the work that actually grows your business. From ditching low-value tasks to building trust in your team, learn how to free up your time — and finally lead like the owner.
Can you Change Your Business Model?
Do you offer a great product or service? Do you market it professionally? Do you focus on customer service? YES?
So does everyone else…
And while that’s not wrong — it’s also not remarkable. Everyone is doing it. So how do you truly stand out?
Let’s break down how Who Gives a Crap did it — and what you can learn to apply in your own business.
How Small Business Owners Can Reduce Stress
Long hours, a lot of responsibility and trying to achieve the infamous work-life balance is stressful. Sometimes it doesn’t feel achievable. It’s likely that this stress is impacting the success of your business. The 80/20 principle could be a saving grace for you. So here’s how you can use it…
You’re Probably a Micromanager, Here’s How You Can Fix It
If you find yourself saying “it’s quicker if I just do it myself” or redoing tasks because they’re not “good enough,” you may be stuck in a cycle of micromanagement. As we discussed in the Business Abundance Podcast episode on micromanaging, this approach can kill your business.
How to Market on a Limited Budget
Marketing on a limited budget can feel overwhelming, but the key lies in understanding what truly drives results. Effective marketing is not about spending more but about reaching the right people with the right message at the right time.
How Ambition Can Help (or Hurt) Your Business: Lessons to Learn
Ambition is a key part of running a successful business. It drives you to innovate, grow, and reach new heights. But without careful planning and flexibility, ambition can also lead to problems. In a recent episode of the Business Abundance podcast, we talked about how ambition played a role in the rise and fall of Dick Smith, a major Australian retailer. This post will break down the key lessons from that discussion and offer practical advice for small business owners.
How To Make More Money
Money is always circulating. So where is it circulating? How can you access it and make your business more profitable?
In this podcast, we talk about how and where to carefully and wisely invest your money so you give yourself the best chance of return.
The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Work Week
The five-day workweek has long been the hallmark of routine. In recent times, this has been challenged. In response, businesses are taking on new ideas like the four-day workweek. See if this is an option to transform and benefit your business.
The Benefits of AI
AI is like having access to the smartest person in the room accessible for everyone, all the time.
How Tax Agents Boost Small Businesses
You wear a lot of hats on your business journey. You don’t have to wear them all. Give the “tax hat” to a professional
Overcoming Communication Barriers with Your Accountant
Your accountant is more than just a number wizard. They are an integral part of your business journey and their expertise can be a powerful tool for your success if you’re able to communicate effectively.
How to Navigate Challenges: Small Business Ownership
Small business owners are the passionate, tireless souls, wearing a hundred hats and putting out fires daily. But sometimes, the challenges pile up, and it starts feeling less like riding the waves and more like sinking in quicksand.