Helping small business chart a smart course to success, thanks to the advice of those who have been there, done that.
Marley Ng
November 29, 2024

Advice from the best in the business, at your fingertips.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for a few years, you can always learn a thing or two from those who have come before you. Founding your own business is a huge undertaking and it can be difficult to know when to stay true to your brand, make a tough call or try something different.

That’s why we’ve teamed up with the business solution specialists at Square to get tips and tricks from longstanding legends of Australia’s hospo scene.

From a checklist for starting a small business to advice for building a loyal customer base and common pitfalls to avoid, we’ve got your back as you pave your way to establishing and growing your own business.

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  • Bar

    HER Bar

    270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    HER's ground-floor residence is a Euro-inspired restaurant and bar serving up lunch, late-night eats and cocktails aplenty.

  • Restaurant

    Patricia Coffee Brewers

    Corner Lt Bourke And Lt William Streets, Melbourne

    A standing room-only coffee bar that's basically Melbourne cafe perfection.

  • Restaurant

    Good Ways Deli Alexandria

    81 Buckland Street, Alexandria

    You'll find kangaroo mortadella sandwiches, Milo mocha and freshly baked loaves of bread at Good Ways Deli's Alexandria outpost.

  • Bar

    Butter

    6 Hunt Street, Surry Hills

    The ridiculous palace of fried chicken, sneakers and champagne Sydney deserves.

  • Bar

    Mary's

    6 Mary Street, Newtown

    A rock 'n' roll Newtown stalwart, with standout Maccas-style burgers and natural wines.

  • Bar

    Cookie

    Level 1, Curtain House, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

    One of the classic 'cool' bars in Melbourne never fails to disappoint.

  • Bar

    Sauce Brewing Co

    1 Mitchell Street, Marrickville

    Sample Sauce's beers fresh from the source.

  • Bar

    Bar Margaux

    111 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    A CBD basement bar serving up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.

  • Restaurant

    Falco Bakery

    288 Smith Street, Collingwood

    You'll find sourdough baguettes, chocolate-halva brownies and egg and cheese muffins at the Bar Liberty Team's Collingwood bakery.

  • Bar

    Cricketers Arms Hotel

    106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills

    Known more intimately as the Crix, this is the kind of local that will make you want to move into the area.

  • Restaurant

    Nour

    490 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    The contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant has recently been hatted, and is ideal for your next meal in Surry Hills.

  • Bar

    Hickson House Distilling Co.

    6 Hickson Road, Dawes Point

    In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.

  • Restaurant

    Mamak

    15 Goulburn Street, Haymarket

    One of the few places in Sydney where you can get exceptional Malaysian hawker food at a reasonable price.

  • Bar

    Piano Bar

    90-92 Little Malop Street, Geelong

    Catch a drag show or make the stage your own at this rollicking live music venue.

  • Bar

    Wildflower Gin Distilling

    486 Scottsdale Drive, Varsity Lakes

    You can now head to Varsity Lakes, sink into leather chairs, sip lamington espresso martinis and build your own G&Ts.

  • Bar

    Fabbrica

    161 King Street, Sydney

    A pasta and natural wine shop by the Ragazzi crew.

  • Restaurant

    Brooklyn Depot

    168 Grey Street, South Brisbane

    A gleeful burger-laden homage to the city that never sleeps.

  • Restaurant

    Brown Bagels

    25 Equitable Place, Melbourne

    A long-standing bagel go-to in Melbourne's CBD.

  • Bar

    Bitter Phew

    137 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

    Craft beer bar upstairs, natural wine bar downstairs.

  • Shop

    Your Floral Indulgence

    566 High Street, Penrith

    Head here when you want beautifully arranged flowers without the pressure of picking a certain style.

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