Hi there, I started my small business just over a year ago now. I've since gained a small good following on my social media, I have a handful of regular customers, stores that stock my products and ambassadors that love representing my business. The issue I'm having is that all of this is generally under the guise of my business name, close friends and family know about the business, but I haven't put it out there, I don't share my own stuff on my own socials or in business related Facebook groups etc. I've never put a photo of myself on the business pages I even have people in the industry that know me, and know the business but don't know its my business. I get nervous when I meet people through the business and they put my face to the business name. Essentially myself and the business are completely seperate. Do you have any advice for building confidence to put myself out there AS the business? Thanks

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Kia ora, I have my domain registered in Spain. I created a new email account under that domain in Windows 10 outlook. Now this email address can receive emails but cannot send any email. The reported error was (0x800CCC05) : 'The server responded: 550 connection attempt from country not allowed.' My internet server provider (ISP) Vodafone said they can do nothing about it. Would you please kindly advise how to fix this problem? Ellen

Hi There, I am totally at a loss as to how to get SEO for our newly created WIX website. I am swimming around in a sea of Schema markups, string queries and structured data, none of which I know anything about. Please help!

I don't have a lot of funds, I am only a very small business on my own www.ilikethat.co.nz, I would like to get a graphics designer to create my Facebook advertisements, I believe with outstanding graphics and clear messaging people will take notice, how can I get such a person to help me - Thank you Andrew

I feel like I need some product development/marketing feedback before advancing to the building of a website. There seem to be plenty of web developers willing to build a site for me but I feel like I need to have a better grasp on the product I am selling and market I am selling to, before advancing to that stage (and spending potentially big money). Is there a best practice process I can follow? That being said, I have huge confidence in my product (tutoring) but am also mindful that that confidence, on its own, is insufficient to guarantee the development of a successful enterprise. Up until now I have relied on a friend to create the plan and the build. This was not a successful approach (as I was previously advised on this site). My original iteration was pretty straight forward - delivering 1:1 face to face tutoring. The potential to grow/scale this became apparent eventually to look at online delivery with digital resources. But with that growth idea comes more complexity and expense in website requirements. I would like to start as small and as efficiently as possible and allow myself to expand into upscaling. Are there some intermediary steps I can take to ensure my exposure to failure is mitigated? Can you recommend someone who can give me this kind of feedback without wanting to go directly building a website for me? I am prepared to spend money on this process! Mark :)

Hello I'm currently starting a new business and would like to get some legal questions answered however dont want to pay and arm and a leg! Is there any law places that are run to support small business startup?

I make caramelised nuts (a kinda new candy-treat to New Zealand). I have an online shop and sell to a couple of local cafes. Spent (probably too much) money on attending farmers markets, but never got the ROI that I needed to do the next step. I've set up an online shop but don't have any visitors. I have a basic product design but need better product photos. I don't know where to spend the $1 available first the enables me to do the next step. I probably would focus now on digital & online marketing to get my products out. What is the best option for this? Also, is there non-commercial finance available for startups?

I make caramelised nuts (a kinda new candy-treat to New Zealand). I have an online shop and sell to a couple of local cafes. But nothing is giving me the revenue that I need to finance other products. What do you reckon is the best place to sell confectionery?

Hey. Me and my team have created a App that can create more jobs for NZ and lower the unemployment rate. How can we get funding from Ministry of Social Development? Thank You

I'm starting a business that will take bookings for boutique experiences that other small businesses (e.g. mum and dad types) will host on their properties, a bit like Airbnb Experiences. I was wondering if I would ultimately be liable for Health and Safety responsibility if someone was to get hurt or injured on their property, or if a part of the T&Cs for them signing up to be hosts, they would have to agree to take full responsibility? I am also wondering if insurance would also be their responsibility if something was to get damaged due to their guests, or if I would be liable as a business to cover that insurance?

Hi. I had the pleasure of being in the audience during the Taranaki Power Up finals night this evening. Pat made a quick plug about a competition running with a $10,000 cash prize. I can't see on the website how to enter. Hope you can help!

Kiaora, where can i get support to help me start up my buiness.?

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