From Hot Mess To Flamin' Success

Technology advances combined with the pandemic have seen the number of online businesses out there (MicroChilli included!) increase dramatically in recent years. The overheads are lower than bricks-and-mortar retail, which means the barriers to entry are fewer, however there are still many things to consider to ensure success in this realm. Alex Tempany, Founder of Alex Tempany Jew

If you’re spending loads of time on proposals, struggle to respond to leads or follow up with prospects, or don’t have a clear client onboarding and offboarding process in place… Then your business could be in need of some process related R&R!Firstly, know that you’re not alone, and this is so common. Secondly, episode 15 of our podcast is going to be a must listen for

So, you’ve started or are running a business… Amazing! However, like so many of us entrepreneurs, you might have found that aside from the fun client work – where you’re the expert – there are lots of other things to consider as a business owner. Think: bookkeeping, HR, IT, and… Legals!Having a sound set of legal documents in place is a must, however we get that navigat

So, maybe you’re growing and aren’t sure where to go next, recognise that you need some advice from the experts but don’t know who to look to, or have big, bold plans for your business, and want to learn more about ways to fuel its growth… Well, episode 12 of our podcast is full of insights that relate to this, and more!Here Sharon spoke with Troy Trewin, a chairman, adviso

If you think about what it is that inspires you to make a purchase or learn more about a company, chances are their branding has a big part to play. In fact, a beautiful, eye-catching brand is what could set your small business apart from the rest and build trust, resulting in more leads, and greater growth.In episode 11 of From Hot Mess to Flamin’ Success, Sharon and Gabby discu

Whether personally or professionally, most of us will have received a suspicious looking email or text, or worse, had our website or social media platforms hacked at least once before.Managing our security online is super important these days, as so much of our work and communication is done through digital channels. All of this is what inspired the topic of our latest episode! Lis

A personal budget is important not only if you’re an employee, but a business owner too, as the two are inextricably linked. Ideally, you’ll create your personal budget first, and this will then influence things like pricing in your biz. So, with a new financial year having just arrived, it’s time to get planning and goal setting!This prompted us to look to one of the persona

Did you know that registering for an ABN doesn’t necessarily mean you have exclusive rights to your business name, as well as brand assets like your logo and tagline? This is where trademarking comes in. Not just reserved for big corporations, it’s important when it comes to protecting your business, and what Raquel Garcia, a Trade Marks Attorney and Founder of Legiterati liken

Just like bookkeeping and all things numbers, HR is one of those small business essentials, but if it’s not in your wheelhouse, it can be challenging – and time-consuming – managing this on your own. There are lots of legalities to be aware of, plus how do you know when it’s time to hire, among many other things?! We’re here to help! In this episode, Sharon speaks with Ke

Tax time is just around the corner, but don’t fret small business owner, we’ve got your back! While MicroChilli is here to support you with your books, it’s important to have an accountant on your team too. So in this episode Sharon and Zelda discuss all things accounting, tax and getting the most out of this time of the year, including:The importance of looking to an account