The Serious Business Blog

Welcome to the Serious Business blog by the team at Crecera. If you hadn't noticed, we're serious about business and creating resources and sharing information to help support entrepreneurs.

 

Big announcement: Meet our mentorship program winners Apr 21, 2025

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...

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The Australian election is coming: What does it mean for your business? Apr 11, 2025

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 ...

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What tariff changes mean for Australian small businesses Apr 10, 2025

Whether you import products, manufacture locally, or run a service-based business, global supply chain shifts and tariff changes are likely creeping into your world. But what do these changes actually...

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How will the drop in the Australian dollar affect small businesses? Apr 07, 2025

If you're a small business owner in Australia right now, you might be feeling the pressure from all sides—rising costs, tighter margins, and economic uncertainty creeping into every conversation.

On...

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How to write the ultimate small business marketing plan Apr 07, 2025

As small business owners, most of us understand the importance of marketing. It can be the lifeblood of your business, the driving force that brings in customers and keeps your brand top-of-mind. But ...

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Why all small business owners should do an online social media course Apr 03, 2025

In today’s digital landscape, social media marketing is an essential skill for business owners who want to grow their brand, attract customers, and increase sales. It's all well and good to poke aroun...

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11 productivity hacks every business owner should know Apr 01, 2025

Running a small business means wearing many hats (too many hats, we'd say!) and staying productive can feel like an impossible task. If you're wondering how the heck you're supposed to do all the thin...

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7 ways to build stronger relationships with your clients and customers Mar 31, 2025

As business owners, we wouldn't be anywhere without our incredible clients and customers. No customers, no business... right? And that's why building strong relationships with your customers is crucia...

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10 cash flow mistakes to avoid as a small business owner Nov 26, 2024

Managing cash flow can feel like walking a tightrope, but once you know the mistakes to sidestep, you'll be in a much better place to keep that cash flowing. Here are some of the top cash flow mistake...

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5 ways to inject your brand personality into AI-generated content Nov 05, 2024

As digital marketing evolves, many of us entrepreneurs are embracing AI to simplify and enhance our content creation processes. While AI tools can provide valuable support, it’s crucial to ensure your...

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5 ways to embrace success and stop self-sabotaging Oct 28, 2024

As entrepreneurs, we work so hard to achieve a variety of successes in our personal and professional lives, whether that's more cashflow or more freedom to spend with your family. Whatever the case ma...

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5 reasons to update your business plan now Oct 24, 2024

As a small business owner or entrepreneur, having a clear and actionable business plan is absolutely necessary for success in the long term. If you’re among the many people who haven’t taken the time ...

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