The Serious Business Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Let’s face it—standing out on social media these days is no walk in the park. Not only are we competing for breathing space amongst other businesses in our niche, we're also vying for attention amongs...

As the old saying goes: 'Comparison is the thief of joy' and that's certainly the case when it comes to being a business owner. If you’re just starting out or feeling a little (or a lot!) overwhelmed ...

Navigating the world of business finances can be daunting, especially when it comes to tax obligations. One of the most common questions we often receive from small business owners, and which we recei...

As we roll into the final quarter of the year (how are we here already?! 😱), it's easy to feel the pressure mounting. Deadlines, end-of-year events, scheduled team leave... and let’s not forget the Ch...

Remember when business networking meant catching up over a cuppa or chatting business over lunch with colleagues? Today, those casual meetups have evolved, and networking has taken on a whole new mean...