https://goldcoast2016.drupal.org.au/session/survive-thrive-and-stay-alive-small-business-secrets

1. Survive, Thrive and Stay Alive
Small Business Secrets
Donna Benjamin - @kattekrab
Planning
Business and Strategy

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Lao Tzu
A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

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Do your
chores.

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Invest in your self
& your team.

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Ask for
help.

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Live within
your means.

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Opportunity

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Necessity

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What skills do
you need?

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What should
you outsource?

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Should you
employ people?

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What legal and
financial knowledge
is required?

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What support
can you access?

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Local Business
Landscape

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Who are
you?

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What do
you do?

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Why do
you do it?

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But …

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… who do
you do it for?

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Who is your
customer?

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Universal
truths

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Freedom

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Chores

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Autonomy

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Boring

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Independence

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Hard work

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No paid
holidays

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Fulfilment

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1. Do your chores.
2. Invest in your self
and your team.
3. Ask for help.
4. Live within your means.

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Questions?

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Please review this session
THANK YOU!
WHAT DID YOU THINK?
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Image credits
“Vintage Picture of Two Children, A Cute Boy giving a Shoe Shine to a Beautiful Little Blonde Girl” by
Beverly on Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/walkadog/3432078139 [CCBY]
“Rabbit tracks sand dune footprint” by Pattyjansen on Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/en/rabbit-tracks-sand-dune-footprint-263271/ [CC0]
“Spices Market Aroma Alimentari Aromatic Kitchen” by Vanentalia on Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/en/spices-market-aroma-alimentari-1144423/ [CC0]
“Fruit Market Red Green Organic Fresh Orange Apple” by Alfredo76 on Pixabay
https://pixabay.com/en/fruit-market-red-green-organic-590320/ [CC0]

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