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

Why women supporting women is precisely what the business world needs

By Suze English | 16 May 2022

Known as the ‘queen of networking’, Amanda Rose is the founder of six businesses, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, business consultant and workplace trainer, and a passionate mentor for women in business. She joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast to share why supporting female entrepreneurs is her passion. Amanda…

The pros and cons of starting a business with your significant other

By Suze English | 28 April 2022

Jodie Fox is an entrepreneur and author of Reboot: Probably More Than You Ever Wanted to Know about Starting a Global Business. Formerly the co-founder of the customisable shoe brand, Shoes of Prey, she joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast to share her insights from the phenomenal rise –…

How Matty J’s teen dreams have helped him become a TikTok superstar

By Suze English | 22 April 2022

You might remember Matt ‘Matty J’ Johnson from a little TV show called The Bachelor, or his various hosting gigs on TV and radio. More recently, you may have had a giggle at one of his hilarious TikTok videos. But long before he was handing out roses or making us laugh as we scroll social…

Purpose is changing the future of work – here’s how businesses can embrace it

By Suze English | 8 April 2022

Founder of Werkling, Michelle Fotheringham, says the future of work is changing rapidly as professionals seek purpose over pay. She joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast to share how businesses can embrace this brave new world and make the most of the professional gig economy. As a self-proclaimed ‘corporate…

Expert tips for finding your niche and nailing your small business marketing

By Suze English | 7 April 2022

Tom Willis is an award-winning digital marketing expert and lecturer who co-founded Lawpath in 2014, a game-changing service aimed at helping Australians access affordable legal support online. He joined editors Adam Bub and Cec Busby on the First Act podcast to share his business journey and some excellent advice on finding your niche in business.…

Ready to take your brand global? Here are the mistakes to avoid

By Suze English | 5 April 2022

Cynthia Dearin is one of Australia’s foremost experts on international markets and the author of Business Beyond Borders: Take Your Company Global. Passionate about helping Aussie business owners carve out a place on the international stage, she joined editor Cec Busby on the Flying Solo podcast to share some of her top tips for businesses…

Man of Many founder Frank Arthur on turning a passion project into a global success story

By Suze English | 11 March 2022

Ghana-born Dubbo local, Frank Arthur, is the co-founder of one of the world’s most successful men’s lifestyle digital platforms, Man of Many. He joined the First Act podcast to share what it took to turn a passion project with his best mate into a global success. Frank Arthur’s journey from country kid to leader of…

How supporting community and staff helped this $100m Aussie pub empire survive the pandemic

By Suze English | 6 March 2022

When pub mogul Stephen J. Hunt scored his first job as a hotel dish pig, he couldn’t have known he would one day be the proud owner of a multi-million dollar pub empire of his own. He joined editors Adam Bub and Cec Busby on the First Act podcast to share some secrets to his…

Tackling gender norms could give the Australian economy a $128 billion boost

By Suze English | 11 February 2022

A new report out today has revealed the staggering effect that letting go of entrenched gender norms would have on the Australian economy and the overall wellbeing of our nation. The Breaking the Norm: Unleashing Australia’s economic potential report, conducted by Deloitte Access Economics in partnership with Australians Investing in Women, found that more flexible ideas…

Aussie fashion giant Birdsnest launch pre-loved offering ‘Rehatched’ to combat fast fashion

By Suze English | 9 February 2022

Women’s clothing retailer Birdsnest Online have made good on their aim to lessen the impact of ‘fast fashion’ with the launch of their pre-loved offering, Birdsnest rehatched, allowing customers to shop a range of second-hand Birdsnest clothing or contribute their own for a store credit or donation to a women’s charity. The Australian online fashion…