Serena Estrella
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Three Things SME Entrepreneurs in the Export Industry Should Do To Maximise Their EMDG Application
EM-what? That would be EMDG, short for Export Management Development Grant. Never heard of it? Well, guess what? It also happens to be one of Australia’s most popular and lucrative government grants, especially if you’re considering taking your company global. Basically, the EMDG is meant to aid SME businesses during their overseas market exploration phase.…
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Five Mistakes Start-Up Founders Should Avoid When Applying for Government Grants
It takes a lot of cash to run a start-up. Hence, so many start-up founders are always on the lookout for potential investors. There is, however, another source of cash. I’m talking about government grants. If you’re a start-up founder based in Australia, there’s a lot to choose from. Still, not every applicant is given…
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How Zoom Fatigue Affects Extroverts and Introverts (And What to Do About It)
Zoom is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s a key technology that makes remote working possible. In the past year, it’s even been crucial to staying in touch with friends and family. And yet, Zoom meetings can be exhausting. I think we can all agree on that, even among us introverts. (Honestly, who…
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Why Netflix Pays Premium Salaries For Its Creatives (And What Businesses Can Learn From This Approach)
The workplace as we know it may have changed drastically over the past year, but compensation remains a tricky topic. As someone who works remotely and with foreign clients, I get it. My clients outsource to me for two major reasons: to get the job done and to save on costs. While it might sound…
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How Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Productivity (And What to Do About It)
Let’s get one thing straight. This article is by no means meant to discourage you from giving your best. Consistent hard work is key to success, after all. However, we are human beings with finite energy, focus, and time. There will always be times when it won’t be possible to give our best efforts to…
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Five AU Companies That Found Great Success With Outsourcing and Remote Work
The past year has made working from home a necessity, at least for the companies that can modify its operations accordingly. And from there, it doesn’t take much of a leap to outsource certain key functions. Sure, quite a few entrepreneurs still have reservations about taking on remote workers from other countries. Some are hesitant…
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Five Ways Remote Work Benefits Mental Health
We’re about more than a year into a global pandemic. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but there’s no denying that no one is getting out of this unscathed. While those of us who remain alive and healthy are grateful, I’m sure we’ve all been struggling mentally in some way. We humans…
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LinkedIn Is Giving All Its Employees The Entire Week Off And What Remote Businesses Can Learn From It
Yep, you read that right. The professional networking giant is giving its employees the whole week off starting 5 April. Why? It’s simple. The company seeks to give its full-time employees time to unplug and to avoid burning out. “We wanted to make sure we could give them something really valuable.” That’s how Teuila Hanson,…
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How Remote Work Benefits Female Entrepreneurs and Employees Alike
International Women’s Month may be over, but we’re not anywhere near done celebrating women in remote work. Last week, we talked about some of the most inspiring female entrepreneurs Down Under. Interestingly, quite a few of them mentioned leveraging the benefits of remote work. Then again, that’s hardly surprising. Remote work has been a great…
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Three Government Grants AU Start-Ups Should Look Into (Plus A Few Industry-Related Ones)
Maintaining a healthy cash flow is always a top concern for most start-ups. How do you ensure funding while you’re still trying to get your product or service off the ground, yes? Furthermore, how can you secure funding without giving away too much of your equity in the process? One way to do that is…