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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We Asked the Experts
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RestaurantLankan Filling Station
58 Riley Street, East Sydney
This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.
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CafeFrankie's Woombye
2 Blackall Street, Woombye
One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
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RestaurantNeptune's Grotto
Bridge Street, Sydney
Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.
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RestaurantFabbrica Bread Shop Coogee
214 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
You can now enjoy this fan-favourite bread shop at its new beachside location, complete with new delights and Roman-inspired treats.
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RestaurantMadam Ji
13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
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BarSlipstream Brewing Social House
8 The Avenue, Birtinya
This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
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RestaurantAmatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
Zip away to Italy in the back streets of Cremorne, with aperitivo sips and specialty pasta 10 stories above the ground.
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BarPortside Social
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.
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RestaurantPrefecture 48
230 Sussex Street, Sydney
This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.
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CafeBrunetti Classico Boutique Coburg
107 Newlands Road, Coburg North
Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.
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BarCode Black Coffee Flinders Lane
189 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Code Black's Morning Bar is home to a stacked lineup of coffee-infused cocktails — both boozy and non-alcoholic.
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CafeMork Chocolate Looking Glass
13 Centre Place, Melbourne
The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.
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CafeToby's Estate Coffee Roasters Brisbane
33 Longland Street, Newstead
This brand's Brisbane flagship cafe features an espresso bar, filter bar and training bar — and pours 80 different types of coffee each year.
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CafeFonzie Abbott Newstead
20 Ross Street, Newstead
This caffeine-slinging chain is now pouring coffees at its fourth Brisbane venue, an espresso bar and roastery in Newstead.
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BarKahii Kissaten
364 Kent Street, Sydney
Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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BarThe Old Rosebud
654 Darling Street, Rozelle
Stop in for your morning flat white or arvo takeaway wrap before a walk along the harbour.
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CafeSplash Coffee
2A Station Street, Petersham
The Soulmate team has reinvented the pool canteen with this nostalgic cafe right by Petersham Park and the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.
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BarDoughcraft Mary Street
181 Mary Street, Brisbane City
The European bakery and deli has launched a second outpost in the Brisbane CBD — and it's also a wine bar.
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CafeThird Wheel Highett
493 Highett Road, Highett
Quality cups of joe and a seriously high-end menu make this Highett gem shine.
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CafeThat's Amore Cheese
66 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown
This deli and producer in Melbourne's north has an enviable fromage cabinet, house-made gelato and a cheese-laden brunch menu.