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Top 3 Investments Every Entrepreneur Should Make in Their Personal Brand

If you’re an entrepreneur who’s just starting out, chances are you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all of the costs that go into starting a business and promoting your personal brand. It can be really challenging to distinguish a smart investment that’ll lead to more money down the road from an investment that’s just a waste of your already limited funds. But certain investments can make all the difference!

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What NOT to Do in Your Personal Brand Photoshoot

A professional personal brand photoshoot is one of the smartest investments any entrepreneur, influencer, or small business owner can make. Great personal branding photos cement your personal brand the way nothing else can. They communicate your intent, attract your ideal audience, and help you visually portray your best self to the world.

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10 Ways Real Headshots are Better Than AI Headshots

I’m not gonna lie - the headshots I’m seeing that are coming out of AI image generators are nothing short of incredible. The details, the lighting, the colour - all of it seems perfect. Or, perhaps a little too perfect? And while I can admit that AI images are technically masterful, I just don’t like them. I can spot them a mile off, and to be honest, I feel a little cheated. When I visit your website or social media to find out more about working with you, I want to get to know you, not a machine’s interpretation of you. So, in the hope of ‘keeping it real’, here are all the ways I think actual headshots are better than AI generated headshots.

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Get Found by Using Your Brand Photos for SEO

By making your content 'evergreen' on your own platforms, you can reap the benefits time and time again and the right people will be able to find you. Having a website and utilising a blog gives you control of your own content. I'm going to share a few tips on how you can use your new brand photos to help you get found by the right people, faster.

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Inspiring Business Quotes from Walt Disney

Small business owners all around the world are constantly faced with obstacles and setbacks that threaten to have them throw their hands in the air and quit. So what does it take to keep going despite failure, constant rejection and even bankruptcy? These quotes by Walt and stories from his life also included in my book, ‘The Courage to Pursue’.

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Networking Groups in Western Sydney

If you’re a solopreneur like me, a new business starting out, or you’re wanting to make more local, like-minded connections, then a business networking group might be just the place you’re looking for.

I love collaborating and doing business alongside other women - without great connections, small business can be lonely, discouraging and overwhelming.

Here are a few suggestions of networking groups in Western Sydney.

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Tips for Having a Brand Photoshoot at Home

Having a brand photoshoot at home may sound stressful, but it doesn’t have to be, especially when it might be the most suitable option for small businesses with budget constraints. I’m here to help and to let you know how to get the best possible photos in any space. Read my top tips about having a successful brand photoshoot in your home…

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Setting up your Small Business for Success

Starting a small business is an intense and exciting time. Whether it’s a physical product or a service you are offering, at some point every idea needs to leave the proverbial page and take the necessary steps towards getting in front of an audience if they’re to turn into a successful small business. This NSW Small Business Month (or anytime for that matter), these seven tips will help set you up for success in the world of small business.

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Startup Advice from Small Business Owners

Starting a business can be daunting. One of the comforting and empowering things about doing business today is the wealth of information that's available, and the legacy of many business women that have gone before us with wisdom to share. Click through to read startup advice from my brand photography clients...

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7 Ways to Support Small Business

Have you ever made a purchase from a small business? If so, at least two things may have happened. One, the owner did a happy dance! Unlike giant mega corporations that probably don’t notice our individual purchases, each and every transaction is noticeable and appreciated by small business owners. And two, you may have (hopefully) experienced some personalised customer service. If you’re looking to support a small business, here are seven low cost ways to help give a big impact!

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Grow Your Business with these Visibility Tips

You are building an amazing brand. What you have to offer will benefit so many people out there – but first they need to meet you! Growing your visibility is a key step in growing your brand and ultimately, sales and profit. Thanks to the digital nature of today’s society, there is so much we can do to get in front of potential customers, and a lot of it is free or affordable.

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What photos are in your Content Bucket?

A Content Bucket is that handy and convenient place you reach into when you need photo content to market your business. It’s full of all types of brand photos. If your content bucket is kept full, current and relevant, it’s much easier to promote your business when the inspiration strikes.

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