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Want some practical tips on how to become a successful small business owner? Watch this ‘Connect For Success’ Podcast!

ETC Business Advisor, Frank McWilliams, was asked to share his knowledge and tips about business in this informative podcast for Small Business Month.

The theme for Small Business Month (Connect for Success), points to the importance of business owners, experts and industry leaders coming together to share ideas and build networks after the challenges of the past two years.

Frank chats openly to host Rachel Turner, the Entrepreneurship Facilitator for Richmond & Tweed, about all of the feels (both the successes and lessons learned), and the many supports available to new business owners.

After starting his first business at the age of 20 and Frank has owned multiple businesses across the manufacturing, training and hospitality sectors since.

He now mentors aspiring business owners as part of Workforce Australia Self Employment Assistance, delivered by ETC.

Frank and Rachel talk Self-Employment tips

Did you like this podcast? You can check out more great content on the Entrepreneurship Facilitator Resources page >

Frank’s TOP 5 TIPS for starting a business

  1. Have a Plan

Start with a simple Business , Financial and marketing plan and grow it as needed.

  1. Research, Research, Research

Become an expert in your business, know your customers, your products or services and know your opposition.

  1. Recognise your Strengths ,Weaknesses and recognise your Opportunities

Build on your strengths, work on your weakness and be ready for the opportunities that present themselves

  1. Set yourself achievable Goals.

Recognise the importance of SMART Goals and how they are a pathway to your success

  1. Don’t be afraid to Ask for Help

There is so much free assistance and help available for start-up businesses from multiple government agencies and it’s important to have a business mentor.

How can Self-Employment Assistance help you kick-start your business?

ETC has been helping people start their own business for more than 30 years and our passionate staff, like Frank, enjoy supporting entrepreneurs in their journey to self-employment. Our focus is to support and develop your vision, turning it into a viable and thriving small business.

The service you can expect to receive from ETC:

  • Support and guidance from Business Trainers/Advisors who have both formal qualifications and experience in running successful businesses.
  • Our Trainers/Advisors have local knowledge, empathy and understanding of the ups and downs associated with starting your own business.
  • We care about your success and will support you through each step of the program
  • We offer small group settings with flexible delivery models available

Want to know more about the benefits? Visit our Workforce Australia Self-Employment Assistance page >

Do you want help reaching your self employment and business goals?

Call our friendly team on 1800 007 400 or fill out the Enquire Now form on this page.

 

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