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Leadership isn’t about the easy days - it’s the tough moments that define you. I learned this while running our engineering business in Karratha, where one late-night phone call changed everything. Letting a valued worker go was heartbreaking, but necessary. Small issues become big ones when we stay silent. Clear expectations, real values and brave conversations are what protect your business and your sanity.

Most small business owners don’t start because they love numbers — but knowing your Magic Number changes everything. It’s the amount your business needs each month to cover both life and work so you can plan, price, and grow with confidence. For regional WA business owners, this simple figure is the key to shifting from “just getting by” to building something sustainable. Join The Business Social’s What’s Your Magic Number? session to gain clarity and financial freedom.

Feeling buried in admin instead of doing what you love? Discover how a Virtual Assistant can help you buy back your time, reduce stress, and refocus on what matters most. Carolyn and Sarah share their real-life stories, regional insights, and practical tips on finding the right VA for your business - and your sanity!

Running a small business can feel overwhelming, with long hours, financial pressure, and constant uncertainty. These stressors often lead to emotional dysregulation—difficulty managing emotions that impacts focus, decision-making, and relationships. In this blog, wellbeing mentor Debbie Helen Mole shares practical strategies and insights to help small business owners manage stress, build resilience, and protect their mental health.

Going viral on social media doesn’t always equal sales. For small business owners, success comes from reaching the right audience, not the biggest one. Viral content often feels meaningless to outsiders, but when it’s written for a specific audience, it connects deeply, builds trust, and drives action. Instead of chasing views, focus on solving problems, knowing your customer, and creating posts that stop the scroll for the people who matter most.

Life in rural areas can be beautiful—wide open spaces, close-knit communities, and a slower pace of life (sometimes 😊). But for women in these areas, staying fit or even starting a fitness journey isn’t always as simple as it sounds.

Lighten up your bookkeeping! Discover practical, witty tips to keep finances neat and the ATO happy—without losing your sense of humor or your sanity at tax time.

Burnout isn’t just overwhelm—it’s a signal from your subconscious. If you’re constantly busy but still feel drained, you may be stuck in unseen patterns that wear you down. Breaking the burnout cycle means changing not just your schedule but how you think, feel, and navigate stress. True change starts by decoding those quiet signals and learning a new rhythm of living—one that restores your clarity, momentum, and power.

If you run a small business, you’ve probably heard about SEO and maybe instantly tuned out. The term gets thrown around a fair bit but to...