Running a small business is no mean feat. Apart from the skills it takes to run your business daily, every sector has its own unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re managing a retail store, a bustling café, a thriving trade business, or a professional service firm, there is specialist knowledge and info you need to be across to succeed.

That’s why we’ve created this Industries hub as a go-to resource where you can find expert advice, practical tips, and the latest industry news to help your business grow.

No jargon, just real-world guidance from people who’ve been in your shoes.

What you’ll find here:

• Tailored business advice for your industry.
• Time-saving tools and templates to make running your business easier.
• Links to grants, funding, and industry associations.
• Inspiring success stories from small business owners like you.
• The latest trends and updates affecting your industry.

Small business sectors we cover

Each industry has its own set of challenges, whether it’s managing staff, dealing with compliance, or keeping up with trends. Below, you’ll find dedicated hubs with resources tailored to your business.

Choose your industry below to get started!

Retail

Running a retail business is about more than just selling great products. You need to master everything from customer service and online marketing to stock management and pricing strategies.

To help you with your journey, you’ll find content like:

• How to get your brick and mortar store thriving online
• How customers shop is changing: what you need to know
• Stock management tips: How to avoid over-ordering or running out of bestsellers
• Pricing strategies that work
• How to stay competitive while maintaining healthy margins
• Financing growth: leasing and assets
• The top 10 tech trends for retailers

Helpful links for retailers:

• Australian Retailers Association – Industry insights, support, and advocacy.
• National Retail Association – Training, legal advice, and retail trends.
• Shopify – eCommerce platform for online and hybrid retailers.

Explore our Retail Business Hub for expert advice on growing your retail business.

Hospitality

From cafés and restaurants to food trucks, bars and hotels, the hospitality industry is fast-paced, competitive, and constantly changing. Managing staff, maintaining quality, and keeping up with hospo trends can be overwhelming, but you can build a loyal customer base and a profitable business with the right strategies.

On this hub, you’ll find essential hospitality tips like:

• How to maximise profits and cut costs
• Smart strategies to boost revenue
• Hiring and keeping good staff
• How to get your holiday staffing issues sorted
• How to manage cash flow when times are tough

Helpful links for hospitality businesses:

• Restaurant & Catering Association – Industry support, training, and advocacy.
• Fair Work Ombudsman – Understanding hospitality award rates.
• Australian Hoteliers Association  – Membership and support service for Australia’s hotel industry.

Explore our Hospitality Business Hub for expert tips on managing and growing your venue.

Trades

Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or builder, running a trade business isn’t just about doing great work – it’s about managing jobs, quoting correctly, and keeping cash flow healthy.

In this hub, you’ll find:

• Why it’s time your tradie business went digital
• 10 marketing tips in 10 minutes for tradie businesses
• Pricing structures: Are you quoting properly?
• How to avoid burnout when you’re a one man show
• How to dodge a cash flow crisis

Helpful links for tradies:

• Master Builders Australia – Training, support, and advocacy.
• Fair Work Ombudsman – Understanding pay rates and employee rights.
• ServiceSeeking – A platform to find new job opportunities.

Explore our Trade Business Hub for essential business advice tailored to tradies.

Professional services

If you’re an accountant, marketer, consultant, or coach, you know that success in professional services is all about building trust, managing clients, and delivering results.

On this page, you’ll find must-know tips for professional services businesses like:

• How to use points of difference to increase your prices
• The four mistakes costing you clients and new deals
• Stop lurking and start leveraging LinkedIn
• Your guide to process management
• The Professional Services Income Tax rule: what it means for you
• How to get your contracts and policies right from the start

Helpful links for professional services:

• CPA Australia – Support for finance professionals.
• Australian Marketing Institute – Marketing certification and networking.

Explore our Professional Services Hub for expert guidance on scaling your business.

Industry news and success stories

Staying informed is crucial in any industry. We bring you the latest business trends, government updates, and real success stories from small business owners like you.

Industry news

You’ll find the latest updates on policy changes, grants, and industry trends. Like:

• Key trends for businesses from the Australian Retail Outlook 2025
• ATO cracks down on non-compliant small businesses
• Help for small businesses after QLD floods
• New National Small Business Strategy announced

Success stories

Learn from entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving businesses. Like:

• How Sodii is making hydration a little bit saltier
• Tradie WAGS: Transforming the trade business
• How Who Gives a Crap is using purpose to change the world
• Lessons from Four Pillars gin co-founder Matt Jones

And whatever industry you’re in, these resources can help you run your business more efficiently:

• Small business grants and funding: Grants Assist
• Business planning templates: Business.gov.au
• Hiring and HR advice: Fair Work Ombudsman
• Marketing and branding guides: Our Marketing Hub

Ready to grow? Pick your industry and start exploring now!

• Retail Business Hub
• Hospitality Business Hub
• Trade Business Hub
• Professional Services Hub

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