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The Business Bible is HERE. Join award-winning financial advisor/business owner Victoria Devine and broadcaster and digital creator Ryan Jon as they walk us through the A-Z of starting and sustaining a successful business. Throughout this season, they’ll be covering off the do's and don’ts of running an impactful business with all of the wisdom and none of the waffly stuff. So if you’ve got a biz idea you’re ready to get off the ground but you’re unsure of where to start, then look no further friend - you’ll be a little Jeff Bezos before you know it.

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    • Nov 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 41 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Business Bible

    33. The Psychology of Pricing with Jon Manning from MYOB

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 39:42


    Have you ever wondered just how much your pricing actually matters? How about using price as an indicator of quality? SAME. So thanks to our pals at MYOB they've hooked us up with Jon Manning, who's their head of Pricing AND Chief Economist. Throughout his career, Jon has been on a quest to understand the psychology of pricing (and shared his top tips with us today!) and is the author of "Overcoming Floccinaucinihilipilification: Valuing and Monetizing Products and Services" - a book that is as impactful as it is complicated to say. Quick shout out to our friends at MYOB who have our backs and keep this Business Bible show on the road for you all!

    Cashflow Q&A with MYOB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 37:42


    If you've ever wondered how to manage your cashflow and pick a great accountant, or what your accountant can actually do for you, you're in the right place! Emma Fawcett is MYOB's SME General Manager, and is going to answer our community's most burning questions regarding all things accountants.

    Turning Comparison into Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 19:37


    Having a low energy week? Finding yourself comparing yourself to your other biz friends? This is the ep for you! V is giving her 5 top tips for tackling comparison HEAD ON.

    Creating and Launching a Product Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 48:25


    Beauty Industry WIZARD Hilary Holmes joins Victoria to chat all things small business, but also creating a product line and how it's taken a lot longer than you might think! (See: 10 years!!!)

    Managing Yourself & Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 29:54


    This episode is all about managing yourself and managing your time. What is time blocking and is it important? To do lists, calendar management and figuring out the split between manager and maker when running your business. We're here all thanks to MYOB check them out at MYOB.com.au

    #BusinessWins and 99designs Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 23:03


    Celebrating the #BusinessWins from the Business Bible Community and we call 4 businesses to hook them up with 99designs by Vistaprint branding and design packages.. This episode is sponsored by 99designs by Vista Print. 99designs is the go-to graphic design platform by Vistaprint that makes it easy for you to work with professional, creative experts from around the world and build your brand through custom, memorable design. From logos to apps, and packaging to book covers, 99designs is where you can get an incredible design you'll love. To check it out and receive $25 off go to 99designs.com/thebusinessbible

    When Clients Don't Pay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 35:06


    Chasing up money is the worst thing in the world so in this episode we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help ease the burden of accounts receivable so you can focus on whatever it is your business actually does!

    Branding, Design and Logos For Small Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 44:57


    Shayne Tilley from 99designs answers your questions about Branding, Design and Logos For Small businesses. This episode is sponsored by 99designs.com and we're giving FOUR small businesses a $700 99designs credit. You can enter on our Instagram page at @BusinessBibleAUS.

    CRM for Small Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 40:04


    CRM (Customers Relationship) can automate A LOT of things. on this episode Kat Warboys from Hubspot answers your CRM questions.

    Questions About Business Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 22:26


    Which business insurance do you need? Which business insurance is a waste of money? Do you need public liability insurance and how much? Do you also need product liability insurance? Ryan Jon and Victoria Devine answer as many of your questions about business insurance as we can. For more information, check out this site from the Victoria Government https://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/protect-your-business/find-the-right-insurance

    6 Tips for Marketing Your Side Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 23:20


    Apparently 6 is the magic number! Today 6 actionable and realistic tips to help market your side hustle from Mia Fileman of Campaign Del Mar.

    6 Ideas and Questions For Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 20:11


    This episode is food for thought. 6 ideas and questions to get you thinking about productivity, outsourcing, business models, and focusing on the things that work, and side stepping the things that don't. This episode is powered by MYOB. You learn about their services and offerings at www.myob.com/au

    SEO and Getting Found Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 33:29


    Search Engine Optimization is all about being at the top of the google rankings when people search for terms that relate to your business. If people are looking for products like yours, you want them to find you right? Nick Bell and Lisa Teh are back answering your questions and if you find out more about them at LisNic.com This episode is powered by MYOB and you find out more about their services and packages at MYOB.com

    BONUS - Business Wins and Calling MYOB Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 16:13


    Today, a sneaky bonus episode sharing the wins that business owners from the Business Bible Community (the BBC) have acheived over the last month. We also call 5 different small businesses for a quick chat and to give them a free 12 month subscription for MYOB. I really hope you're enjoying the podcast and getting something out of it. I really like putting it together - Ryan.

    Do You Need A Mentor? with Nick Bell and Lisa Teh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 31:14


    Mentors can be really valuable to you and your business but so many people in the BBC have so many questions. Answering them today is Nick Bell and Lisa Teh who (among soooo many other things) have launched LisNic which is a platform that connects mentors and mentees. They are also have a podcast so to listen just search for LisNic on your pocasting app. This episode is powered by MYOB

    HOW and WHY to pick a NICHE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 21:00


    This episode is sponsored by MYOB. Head to the Business BIble's Instagram page to get a free 12 month subscription! This episode Angela Ceberano is back and we're talking about niches! It's risky picking a niche ... but it's more risky not to.

    How To Launch A Digital Product

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 28:37


    Lot of small businesses owners and side hustlers are turning to digital products. On this episode, Steph Taylor talks us through the different kinds of digital products and how and when to launch them.

    How To Get Free PR with Angela Ceberano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 26:29


    Get newspapers, TV, radio, podcasts, websites and blogs talking about your business. Angela Ceberano is the Director of Flourish PR and she answers your questions about how to get media attention for yourself, your brand, and your business. Her Instagram has all the links you need https://www.instagram.com/angelaceberano

    BONUS - 11 Hot Tips From The BBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 14:55


    Business Bible community members are sharing some words of wisdom and they are legitimate! If you haven't already, you can join the BBC (Business Bible Facebook Group) or follow @BusinessBibleAUS on instagram.

    Your Podcast Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 30:04


    Ryan Jon, Victoria Devine and Toni Lodge talk about the benefits of podcasting for your business and answer your questions about producing podcasts. It's not as hard or expensive as many assume but there are some things to consider before you dive in. The cheap yet reliable USB Microphone discussed in the episode is this one http://www.rode.com/microphones/nt-usb

    Scary Facts About Customer Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 16:27


    The easiest way to make more sales is to take care of the customers you already have. It's so hard and expensive to get a new customer, so take care of the customers you already have! In this episode, we discuss some facts that may SHOCK YOU into action and get you thinking about customer service as an investment in future sales, rather than just a time-consuming cost. Stats and facts are from Hubspot, Zendesk, SalesForce and Bain and Co Consulting.

    How and When to HIRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 39:07


    Hear when Jess first same into the She's On The Money office for a job interview and SPOILER ALERT - she got the job! HIRING can be scary. In this episode we discuss different ways to approach hiring, weigh up the pros and cons of going with freelancers or employees and list the signs you might need more staff.

    BONUS - #BusinessWins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 15:37


    On this bonus episode we celebrate the business wins from the business bible community. Some big, some small, some revenue based and some just some good local PR. Come and join us in the BBC by follow @BusinessBibleAUS on Insta or searching for the "Business Bible Community" on Facebook.

    How To Use Influencers with Taryn Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 41:50


    Taryn Williams answers your questions about using influencers to help promote your business and your products. Taryn is the CEO of TheRight.Fit - a marketplace for brands and influencers. If you're enjoying the podcast let us! We'd love if you left a review on this podcast app or leave a comment on instagram.

    Gemma Watts Teaches Copy Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 31:07


    In this episode Gemma Watts from Glow Journal teaches us copy writing. You'll learn how to create a tone of voice for your business, how to sell without sounding to 'salesy' and the copy writing mistakes you need to avoid. This episode is sponsored by Microsoft and their Surface Laptop 4 You can check it out here https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/business/Surface-Offers If you've enjoyed this episode follow or subscribe to the podcast to you don't miss out on an episode. Join us on IG via @BusinessBibleAUS or search for the Business Bible Community on Facebook.

    Questions About Instagram Reels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 30:59


    Alisha and Mon from @RiseWithReelsCourse answer all our questions about instagram reels so we make the most of it for ourselves and our businesses. If you're enjoying these episodes then leave us a review or send us a DM on Instagram.

    Do You Need A Website?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 22:28


    SPOILER ALERT - Your business needs a website! We give some tips and go through the pros and cons of Wix, Wordpress and Squarespace. If you're enjoying the podcast why not come over and join 'The Bsiness Bible Community' Facebook group or follow @BusinessBibleAUS on instagram.

    Georgie Stevenson Answers Your Social Media Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 34:44


    Georgie Stevenson has multiple businesses with multiple social media platforms and answers questions from the BBC about how to best use social media for business. Find Georgie's courses, podcast and a stack of other stuff at www.georgiestevenson.net Check her business Naked Harvest Supplements at www.nakedharvestsupplements.com If you enjoyed listening to the podcast let us know by leaving a review or leaving a comment on our IG.

    The Price Is (NOT) Right

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 38:21


    Pricing yourself is hard! Go to high? You might not get the job or get the sale. Go to low? You might end up working really hard and it's not even worth it. During this episode, Ryan Jon and Victoria Devine discuss five topics about price. Price is a Story Total Revenue vs Total Sales "It might lead to more work" Total Input Victoria's Smirk Theory! If you appreciate this episode (or the "The Price Is Right" game show) let us know on instagram on in the Business Bible Community on Facebook.

    Creating Your Customer Avatar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 34:13


    Who is your customer? How well do you know them? Creating a customer avatar will help you get to know them, It'll help you help them which will ulitmately ... help your business Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    Your Cash Flow Questions Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 40:41


    Financial Advisor Victoria Devine answers your cashflow questions and explains how she sets up the bank accounts and cashflow of her own businesses. If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review or let us know in an instagram comment and make our day! You can find us at Instagram.com/BusinessBibleAUS or search "Business Bible Community" on Facebook.

    BONUS - Having A Business And Having Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 18:53


    Do your friends support your business? Are you able to run a business and maintain friendships? The BBC (Business Bible Communtity) share their thoughts and feelings about balancing business, friends, family, health and sanity. If you're enjoying the pod come and join the BBC! Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends by searching "Business Bible Community" or follow us on Instagram @BusinessBibleAUS.

    Tim Duggan on Ideas, Passion and Asking Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 27:49


    Do you need a totally unique and original idea? Just how passionate about a product do you need to be succesful in your business? What's the benefit of asking all the small questions? Our mentor and everyone's favourite Tim Duggan is back! Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    How NOT To Name Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 36:19


    We stuffed up naming our business but you don't have to. In this episode we give you 5 questions to ask to check that your name is ok, 1 little process idea of coming up with a name and you'll hear how Ryan and Victoria stuffed up their name. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    BONUS - We Read YOUR Impact Statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 15:29


    In episode 3 Tim Duggan taught us about the importance of Impact Statements and how you can create your own. In this episode we read yours and spoiler alert - they're awesome! Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group by searching "The Business Bible Community" to chat with like-minded business friends and follow us on Insta at @BusinessBibleAUS

    Setting Up Your Small Business Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 24:36


    Not the most sexy but you best believe it's super important. On this episode Victoria answers your questions on paying yourself, paying GST and getting your structure right. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    BONUS - Are PTs Being Scammed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 28:40


    Ryan and Victoria recently watched a TikTok video by our guest CJ and were absolutely shocked with what they learned! CJ is a personal trainer who has now started her own gym after realising that the big companies are taking PTs for a bit of a ride. Join us today in finding out what exactly is going on in the PT industry and how CJ started her own biz GeekFit to combat the problem. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    How to make an impact with Tim Duggan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 27:31


    This week we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tim Duggan to scope out what our Impact Statement is, and why you need one regardless of the size of your business. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends,, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    Is your idea any good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 21:37


    Today we're asking the four most important questions you need to ask yourself before you start to check if your idea is indeed a banger before you jump into a business boots and all. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends,, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    Ask these two questions before you start

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 22:56


    WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE BUSINESS BIBLE FRIENDS! We are so excited to be joining you on this exciting journey. We're running straight out the gates with what we believe are the two most important questions you need to ask yourself before jumping right into a brand new business and have a chat about exactly why we're doing this. Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends,, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and subscribe to the pod on whatever platform you're joining us from.

    TRAILER - The Business Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 3:12


    The Business Bible is HERE. Well it's almost here. Join award-winning financial advisor/business owner Victoria Devine and broadcaster/content creator and consultant Ryan Jon as they walk us through the A-Z of starting and sustaining a successful business. Over the next 12 weeks, they'll be covering off the do's and don'ts of running a impactful business with all of the wisdom and none of the waffly stuff. So if you've got a small biz or side hustle idea you're ready to get off the ground but you're unsure of where to start, then look no further friend - you'll be a little Jeff Bezos before you know it The Business Bible, dropping in your feed on April 1

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