From Hot Mess To Flamin' Success
Stories, musings and advice to help small businesses own their numbers. The "From Hot Mess To Flamin' Success" podcast features entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled, marketing experts who’ll help you grow (even on a shoestring budget), and small business owners just like you, who talk candidly about their journeys, learnings, and struggles.
Episodes
15 episodes
Building a successful e-commerce business with Alex @ Alex Tempany Jewelry
Technology advances combined with the pandemic have seen the number of online businesses out there (MicroChilli included!) increase dramatically in recent years. The overheads are lower than bricks-and-mortar retail, which means the barriers...
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Episode 15
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25:29
Why process is a must in your business, no matter the size with Charlotte Isaac, Dubsado Strategist & Business Operations Consultant
If you’re spending loads of time on proposals, struggle to respond to leads or follow up with prospects, or don’t have a clear client onboarding and offboarding process in place… Then your business could be in need of some process related R&...
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Episode 14
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23:30
A beginner's guide to small business contracts with Tracey from Tracey Mylecharane Solicitor
So, you’ve started or are running a business… Amazing! However, like so many of us entrepreneurs, you might have found that aside from the fun client work – where you’re the expert – there are lots of other things to consider as a business o...
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Episode 13
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28:14
Looking to grow your biz? Why getting the right shareholders on board is key with Troy Trewin @ Grow A Small Business
So, maybe you’re growing and aren’t sure where to go next, recognise that you need some advice from the experts but don’t know who to look to, or have big, bold plans for your business, and want to learn more about ways to fuel its growth… W...
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Episode 12
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25:43
How to invest in good brand design for your biz with Gabrielle Chelius: Founder of Oh Em Gee Creative
If you think about what it is that inspires you to make a purchase or learn more about a company, chances are their branding has a big part to play. In fact, a beautiful, eye-catching brand is what could set you...
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Episode 11
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17:52
Advice for safeguarding your small biz online with Richard Addiscott (Cyber Security Expert)
Whether personally or professionally, most of us will have received a suspicious looking email or text, or worse, had our website or social media platforms hacked at least once before.Managing our security online is ...
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Episode 10
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34:11
Getting your personal finances in order with Kate Campbell Founder & Editor of How To Money
A personal budget is important not only if you’re an employee, but a business owner too, as the two are inextricably linked. Ideally, you’ll create your personal budget first, and this will then influence things...
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Episode 9
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24:28
Small business trademarking: why it's a must for protecting your IP with Raquel @ Legiterati
Did you know that registering for an ABN doesn’t necessarily mean you have exclusive rights to your business name, as well as brand assets like your logo and tagline? This is where trademarking comes in. Not just reserved ...
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Episode 8
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29:48
Unpacking all things HR for small business owners with Kerrie and Sally from HR Advice Online
Just like bookkeeping and all things numbers, HR is one of those small business essentials, but if it’s not in your wheelhouse, it can be challenging – and time-consuming – managing this on your own. There are lots of legalities to be aware ...
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Episode 7
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31:30
How to get the most out of tax time with Zelda Ibis, CEO of Zibis & Co
Tax time is just around the corner, but don’t fret small business owner, we’ve got your back! While MicroChilli is here to support you with your books, it’s important to have an accountant on your team too. So i...
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Episode 6
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33:53
There's no 'I' in team: the value of small business communities with Frances Goh from One Roof.
The team at One Roof have found women are often excluded from discussions in the boardroom, and this leads them to take the entrepreneurial journey, because they crave the flexibility that comes with it. One Roo...
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Episode 5
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25:43
A picture speaks a thousand words: how to visually build your brand with founder Melissa Martin from Melissa Martin Photography
If you think about the most memorable websites, social feeds, movies or even television ads you’ve seen, chances are, they are all highly visual.The thing is, we humans are super visual learners, so it makes complete...
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Episode 4
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31:01
Mastering digital marketing on a shoestring budget with Damien Elsing founder of CLCK Media.
Are you considering upping your digital marketing game to secure more customers, yet find it all a bit baffling? Or maybe you’re launching your business soon, and want to get the essentials right?In episode three of ...
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Episode 3
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24:53
Why being made redundant was the best thing that could have happened to me with Mira Ciccone, Founder of the The Life of a Virtual Assistant
A must-listen for anyone considering ‘throwing themselves in’ and going out on their own, or looking to master their socials, in episode two of From Hot Mess to Flamin’ Success MicroChilli’s CEO & Founder, Sharon Crombie chats with Mira ...
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Episode 2
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27:26
Setting your pricing strategy with Amy Hooke from the Savvy Bookkeeper
In episode one of From Hot Mess to Flamin’ Success MicroChilli’s CEO & Founder, Sharon Crombie speaks with Amy Hooke, Founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper.Leaning on her own experiences of attempting to launch her own biz, where while it ...
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Episode 1
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25:41