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16/09/2020

Are you a small business owner who has experienced challenges due to COVID-19? Facebook has officially opened applications for its Small Business Grants Programme.

In Australia Facebook is offering approximately $3 million in grants to approximately 465 eligible small businesses. Each grant amounts to $6,400 AUD comprising of $4,000 in cash and $2,400 in optional ad credits to help during this difficult time.

Application criteria:
👉🏼 Be a for-profit company
👉🏼 Have between 2 and 50 employees as of 1 January 2020
👉🏼 Have been in business for over a year
👉🏼 Have experiences challenges from COVID-19
👉🏼 Be in a location where Facebook has offices in Australia: Sydney or Melbourne

Applications must be submitted by 22 September!

To apply search “Facebook Small Business Grants” on Google or send me a DM and I’ll send you the link.

Good luck!

If you know a small business owner tag them in the comments so they don’t miss this opportunity if they fit the eligibility criteria! 👇🏼🧡 They do not need to have a presence on Facebook already - this grant could be the kickstart they need to get online!

20/07/2020

The key to success as a service provider? Working with businesses who share your values.

The team at Optima Nutricosmetics are passionate about supporting and celebrating local Australian businesses, and I couldn't be happier to help them do it 👏🏼

We have always been passionate about working with local Australian businesses, but now more than ever, it is important to celebrate our wonderful network of retail partners.

One of Michelle's favourite things about owning Feeling Smooth is "working with such a talented team of women that always support each other", fuelling her passion for the industry.

Like many in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, Feeling Smooth has been forced to close its doors until at least the middle of August. We encourage you to support this small business by shopping for your beauty essentials on their website, buying a gift voucher or sharing the love on social media. You can do that last one for free! ✨

For a full list of our stockists, visit our website.

11/02/2020

Shae Communications = Digi-Marketing Studio 👋🏼✨.⁠
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What the heck does that mean?⁠
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Firstly, Shae Comms is growing, so referring to myself as a solo-preneur or freelancer doesn't feel right anymore...⁠
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BUT...⁠
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After my work experience days, I stopped aligning with the word "agency". It conjures up images of overworked, underpaid, uninspired employees. No work life balance. Being a small cog in a big machine, making a tiny difference.⁠
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I've also heard countless stories from clients who have been left confused and out of pocket for services they never truly understood.⁠
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Don't get me wrong, there are some bloody amazing agencies out there and I'm always happy to recommend them (I'll drop a couple in the comments).⁠
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I've decided to rebrand Shae Communications as a digital marketing studio because it reflects the kind of personal, flexible, strategic and creative services I deliver. I get SO much fulfilment from being a part of my clients' teams - and I never want to lose that personal connection and level of contribution to their journey.⁠
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So... digital marketing studio it is! We help passionate, multi-tasking business owners grow their brands through social media, e-mail marketing and copywriting services.⁠
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Our inbox is always open for a chat 💌. ⁠
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11/01/2020

REPOST ➡️ 📣 100% of S+L sales made between now and Monday will be donated to individuals affected by the bushfires in Australia, via a GoFundMe set up by Mark Thompson.⁠
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Since early January Mark (AKA ) has been completing supply drop offs in the regions of the south coast of NSW including Sussex Inlet, Bendelong, and Conjola. He has seen first hand the damage these fires have caused. Mark is distributing much needed funds to people that are directly affected in these areas, focusing particularly on Conjola and Ulladulla.⁠
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There is a need for those who have lost their homes, cars, businesses and livelihoods to receive money immediately. We want to help these individuals, so our donation is going to Mark, who will then distribute to those in need.⁠
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We have shared more about our decision to donate to Mark's GoFundMe in our Stories. We urge you to support him - whether you shop with us or donate directly - and consider donating to the many other individuals who have been personally impacted by the devastation, or are working to get much needed supplies and funds into the hands of those who have been.⁠
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06/11/2019

I have noticed one recurring theme in my business lately...
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the fear of change!
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Although you could say starting a business at 21 is the epitome of "taking a chance", I'm actually quite afraid of taking risks and jumping head first into something new 😬 Especially when things are already going so well!
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What "change" am I so afraid of? Right now it's hiring someone to help me manage my growing portfolio of utterly AMAZING clients 🥰✨ Letting go of the reigns a little 😰. Sacrificing a piece of my income to share it with someone else 😱. Trusting that person to be as passionate about the work as I am 🤔 Protecting myself and my clients from the risks associated with bringing on a new team member 🤯.
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It's scary, but over the past couple of weeks I have started to accept that it is something I need to do 👊🏼 .
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I'm making an effort to turn the anxious "yikes!" feeling into an excited "yay!" 🎉💃🏼.
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I've even decided on the role (maybe even ROLES) that I need to create.
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Established business owners, how did you start growing your team in the early days?
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Freelance social media managers, studio or agency owners, what (or who) was your first hire? 🤳🏼📱

10/03/2019

NEW WEEK, NEW GOALS ✅ | I’m excited to set some with the latest member of the family - 🍃🧖🏼‍♀️

04/11/2018

Big thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday the 30th to celebrate the opening of Pure Wellness Studio. We are overwhelmed with your support and hope to see you soon for an infrared session! If you are not already tagged - please feel free to tag yourself & share these images with your friends.

01/10/2018

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Do all three and you are in for a chance to win! Competition closes 8:00PM AEST next Monday 08/10/18. Winner will be randomly selected from entries and contacted via Facebook to claim their prize.

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07/08/2018

My brain was already feeling pretty damn sparkly, but this is how I feel now after the incredible support and feedback I have had on the course post this yesterday!! 💡I am all about giving the "little guys" a choice, an option, an opportunity. I know because I am one and I understand the day to day issues and blocks you may face. In my experience, smaller businesses don't even consider PR as an option - it simply feels too out of reach, when it shouldn't!! This course gives you the power to take control over your communications strategy, even with limited resources (time, money) at your disposal.

Rather than feeling like you can't attempt to secure publicity because:
a) You have NO idea what you're doing 🤯🤬but...
b) You can't afford to hire a professional 👎🏼
You can start feeling confident and motivated to DIY 👊🏼!

PLUS you will be able to make informed decisions and ask smart questions down the track, when perhaps you DO have the resources to take on a freelancer or an agency ✅... thanks to the incredible coverage and results you were able to achieve with your new PR insights 😉

Can you tell I'm excited about this?! Once again - if you have any q's please comment below, DM or e-mail [email protected]. You can click the link under my cover photo to enrol ❤️

06/08/2018

I am SOOOO excited right now because I am officially opening pre-enrolment for 💥 My online course designed to help you understand PR AND start securing publicity for your business 🤩 It can be done, and YOU can be the one to do it!!! This is something I have been passionate about since I finished my degree and started working with clients, and now it is becoming a reality 🙌🏼 If you want...

💸 VALUE for money.
💡 To understand what the heck PR is all about and why you should even care.
🧠 The knowledge and tools to help you build a PR strategy and start securing publicity for your small business or brand.
🔧 Practical ways to implement PR strategies alongside your other responsibilities.
👫 A community to network, support you and keep you on track.
🚶🏼‍ To take things at your own pace (you are a busy biz owner after all!!).

Then this is the course for you!! Early-bird pricing is open until September 7, after which it will revert to full price until launch. Course is dropping in October - exact date TBC. 🎉 (yes I was too excited and couldn't wait to share!!) For more information visit the pre-enrolment link under my cover photo ❤️ If you have any questions feel free to comment below, send me a DM or e-mail [email protected] 😘