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How does selling on consignment work? A success guide for retailers & creatives
If you’re reading this you may be a retailer or store owner who is already stocking product of some kind on consignment or is planning to. And if you’re reading this and you refer to yourself as an artist, potter, designer, sculptor, jeweller, or a maker of some kind, in this article we refer to you collectively as “creatives”.
The 2024 Small Business Growth Support Guide
Navigating small business ownership can be challenging whether you’re brand new to it or you’ve been running your business for years. One thing is certain - there is always something to learn! In business learning from our mistakes can often be costly, draining and take you further away from what you’d prefer to be spending money and time on.
What should an Employment Contract include? (Australia)
In many circumstances, when a business owner offers someone a job, they issue a letter of offer and if the potential new employee accepts, a start date is set and some tax office paperwork is sent through for them to fill out.
How to run an online competition: what you need to know about competition terms and conditions in Australia
With the rise of social media, one of the best ways to promote your business online these days is to run an online competition (also called a trade promotion). Below we unpack the different types of competition and key things to look out for so you can run your next online competition with ease.
Seller Beware: Online course or program owner protection
It’s not uncommon for me to have conversations with people looking to get their legals done for their online course or program. What is interesting though is how often there is confusion about whether people believe they have an online course or program. The distinction between the two is important because there are different expectations and risks, depending on the methods used to provide coaching, training or education online.
Referral Partner Programs & Introduction Fees - What you need to know
Working as a lawyer in the online business space, it’s not uncommon for me to see small business owners looking to create relationships with complementary businesses to refer clients to them and help them source clients.
It is something we see quite frequently with business owners who might have their own program or course they are selling.
Professional Services: It’s time for a digital product strategy
Over the last twelve months, I’ve had a number of people tell me that they started their business during the pandemic or found they had to move their traditionally offline business, online. These clients, who are in professional services and also professional support services, have said they have adapted and over time discovered it to be convenient for them,
The Online Business Guide | 2022 is your year of growth & success
This article is a collection of popular topics I have written that cover a range of elements that are often involved in running an online business.
This resource is a collection of popular article topics I have written that cover a range of elements that are often involved in running an online business. Whether you sell products or services online, manage an online community or membership, run a subscription-based business or even have your own podcast, there will be something helpful for you here.