The Serious Business Blog

"Hustle" has become a dirty word.

Mention it in certain business circles and you'll get eye rolls, lectures about work-life balance, and warnings about burnout. We've collectively decided that hustle...

In my twenties, I thought I had discovered my superpower.

I could answer mortgage broking questions, review bookkeeping records, analyse tax returns, and provide financial advice, all in the span of ...

We just turned one, and we’re celebrating in true small business style!

To mark our first birthday, we’re hosting a week-long celebration dedicated to the real MVPs of the small business world... you...

We’ve reached the halfway mark of our six-month Small Business Mentorship through Crecera and the Business Growth Network, and it’s been such an incredible experience so far. At this stage, we’re alre...

Today, I stood on the sidelines of the Gold Coast Marathon, cheering on my husband as he tackled 42.2km of pure grit. And somewhere between the starting gun and the finish line, I had a bit of a busin...

Today I did something I’ve never done before - a news interview.

I talk about money, tax, and business every day.

But this? This was different.

This was stepping out of my comfort zone, putting mys...

Tax time can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re staring down a pile of expenses with no receipts in sight. But the good news is: the ATO isn’t always as strict as you might think. There are ple...

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 ...