Business In The Bush

Just B Cos is another example of creators working together. By combining the work of three or more creators they have been able to stock and bricks and mortar store and are busy setting up their online presence.
In this interview, Chrissy shares some of her experiences and explains how the business model works for them.
The store will be at justbcos.com.au but at the time of this podcast, it is still under construction. Please check Facebook by just searching 'justbcos'

Josh Langley is carving out a career as a children's book author but with his own unique perspective and lessons. He has pulled together all the necessary aspects of his craft and business to make him a success in a crowded market.

SJ’s parents sold her to a mad scientist when she was just three days old and she was raised mostly by the lab mice.  She credits this upbringing for her passion for hard-to-pronounce cheeses.

    She has always loved writing, and for most of her life was an extremely dedicated writer for approximately five days out of every year, however, after a tumor, that she christened Earnest, was discovered and successfully removed, writing became a full-time commitment.

You can find out more about Sarah-Jayne and her books at https://www.sjeeles.com/

Janeen is a visual artist working in Geraldton who was nominated for a business award. Combining business skills and artistic flair is often challenging as they tend to require quite different disciplines,  Janeen is one example of how it can be done successfully.
You can find out more about her here at janeenhorneart.com.au or on Facebook or Instagram by searching Janeen Horne.

Dave Roberts was one of the early adopters in the online world. By trial and more trial, he has created a solid eCommerce business as is now reverse-engineering the business into a bricks-and-mortar operation as well.
If you are thinking of getting into online retail or combining online and traditional retail, this episode is well worth a listen.
See more at http://www.swecommerce.com/

Christin Svard is building a successful business by working together with other artisans and serving her local community with quality products combined with local input and connection.
 We discuss how the collective began, how it works and some of the benefits it provides.

To visit the collective you can learn more by going to... https://www.facebook.com/artisancollectivebunbury

Nola Grew up in a small country town in WA and has experienced the highs and lows of business and politics. In this interview, Nola shares some of her experiences and is a great advocate for anyone who is thinking of starting or is building a business in regional Australia.
The links below will take you to a range of Government resources available to businesses and individuals.

Cybersafety

https://www.esafety.gov.au/ - Cyber safety for individuals. Information on the latest tech trends, scams and how to stay safe online.

 https://www.cyber.gov.au/ - Advice and information on how to protect you, your family and your business online.

 https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ - Cyber safety for both individuals and businesses. Provides news and alerts on new types of scams and provides an avenue to report them.

 Grant information

 https://www.grants.gov.au/ - Provides centralised publication of forecasted and current Australian Government opportunities and grants. Also provides information on grants that have been awarded.

 https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/ - Information for applicants and recipients of grants. Provides a portal for recipients to self-manage their grant information.

 https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs - Business grants and programs opportunities

 https://www.arts.gov.au/ - Develops and delivers programs that encourage excellence in the arts sector. Provides links to funding and programs.

 https://www.industry.gov.au/ - Covers a wide range of industries, provides information regarding funding and incentives. Ties in with https://business.gov.au/

 Beneficial links

 https://www.directory.gov.au/ - Directory of all Federal Australian Government organisations, also includes state and territory government bodies.

The Mission. To encourage and support small businesses in regional Australia. 
Business in the bush is a podcast for small business owners living in regional, rural or remote Australia. We will talk about the unique challenges of doing business in regional Australia. Topics like working from home, learning new technology, developing a business mindset, digital and content marketing, working websites, using social media, demystifying accounting, and Government support initiatives. We will have guest speakers on, to share their experience, and we'll share success stories from other small business owners to encourage and inspire you. If you're thinking of starting a small business or already operate a small business in the country, this is for you.