Suze English

Suze English, SmartCo. Media

Suze is a writer and digital communicator with a passion for helping Australian companies, particularly small businesses, bring their stories to life. With over 15 years’ experience as a social media editor, digital content producer and campaign manager for various Australian media publications, she helps businesses get the most out of their digital campaigns.

Latest from Suze English

4 new AI content tools small businesses should definitely explore

By Suze English | 20 February 2023

  With advancements in artificial intelligence continuing at a cracking pace, many small business owners are feeling a bit left out of the loop. What are these new-fangled AI programs and how can they be put to good use in a small or micro biz? Tech expert Tracy Sheen joined editor Cec Busby on the…

Sustainability is better for business – here’s how you can get it right

By Suze English | 6 February 2023

  Sustainability has become quite the buzzword for business in recent years, and as World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) roll around, it’s a great time to consider the impacts your business is having on the local and global environment. This year’s World Environment Day theme is #BeatPlasticPollution, and the…

5 innovative businesses cleaning up Australia every day

By Suze English | 3 February 2023

  With Clean Up Australia Day coming up this Sunday, 5 March, now is a great time to remind all small businesses that being impact-driven and environmentally aware is in your power every single day, no matter your size. More than just a brilliant initiative to clean up Australia’s natural spaces, Clean Up Australia Day…

How small businesses can have a BIG impact on wildlife conservation

By Suze English | 3 February 2023

  Friday, 3 March, is World Wildlife Day, so we’re taking the opportunity to share a few easy ways businesses of any size can support the conservation of our native Aussie wildlife. Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate in the world, with thirty native mammals becoming extinct since European settlement and more than 1,700…

How job-sharing could bring huge value to your business

By Suze English | 2 February 2023

  When considering a step back from the full-time daily grind, most people go straight to the obvious options: part-time or casual employment, freelance work, or starting their own business. However, an often-overlooked alternative to full-time employment is job-sharing. Jen Manuel and Kate Downing are two senior marketers who commenced their first job-sharing arrangement when…

What every small business needs to know about password security

By Suze English | 30 January 2023

  With several high-profile companies falling victim to data breaches in recent months, cyber security is top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. The easiest way cyber criminals gain access to our systems is by password hacking, so here’s what you need to know to keep your data and customers secure. Cyber criminals are…

New grants available for female-led First Nations social enterprises

By Suze English | 24 January 2023

  Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) has opened applications for new grants to support female-led First Nations social enterprises and enterprises that focus on developing and supporting First Nations women, girls and sistergirls. Partnership grants from $50,000 up to $200,000 are available. The Social Enterprise Grant will deliver $2.7 million of funding in 2023 through partnerships…

Will you take Australia Day off, or not? Big businesses are taking a stand

By Suze English | 23 January 2023

  In a growing movement from corporate Australia to recognise the voice of our First Nations people, a slew of Aussie businesses are allowing employees to work on the Australia Day public holiday and take a different day off. Corporate giants Woolworths and Telstra are among a swelling list of companies taking a symbolic stand…

Do better! Two-thirds of small businesses fail at disability inclusion

By Suze English | 23 January 2023

  New research released by Mastercard has revealed that Australian small businesses have fallen behind the pack regarding disability inclusion in the workplace. Despite customers strongly indicating they are more likely to spend with businesses prioritising diversity and accessibility, only one-third of small businesses have implemented a diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Australian consumers are…

5 ways to disrupt an industry and achieve massive success

By Suze English | 20 December 2022

  From food distribution to labour hire and the renewable energy sector, entrepreneur Richard Turner has turned each industry he’s worked in on its head, using innovation to disrupt traditional practices and build several multi-billion-dollar companies. Here’s what this savvy business builder wants fellow entrepreneurs to know about scaling your great idea into an industry…