VK Business Club

28 lessons I have learned in business thus far! 🎉 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanessakate/message

Hey guys, welcome back to the VK business club podcast, I'm your host Vanessa and in today's episode, I'm speaking with my accountant/brother/bestie Nathan where we chat about structuring your business properly, making sure your business plan is realistic, what is governance, solvency and tax, and why all three are equally important, we go into depth about contracts, setting aside money for tax, business liabilities and money for a rainy day.  Nathan explains why it's important to have a realistic approach to your budget and business, what you can and can't ride off for tax' purposes, how you can stay off the ATO's radar, scaling your business, and finally making sure you're actually finally ready to start a business.  Get your pen and paper out, this one is soooo good for newbies in the business, or even people who don't quite have the resources to means to properly audit their business and ensure they have what they need come tax time.  Nathan shares honest and digestible nuggets of wisdom that can be applied across all different niches, so whether you're in the beauty, foodie or fashion industry, you're going to find this episode extremely beneficial! All the relevant links and resources we discuss are in the show notes - with this, please enjoy and I look forward to hearing your feedback!  Fair Trading: https://business.gov.au/products-and-services/fair-tradingIP Australia: https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/understanding-ipNSW Service: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/ABN lookup: https://abr.business.gov.au/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanessakate/message

NEW PODCAST EP 🎙 with @jessbarcabeauty !!! I'm excited to share this super chill conversation with my gorgeous friend Jess, where we talk about the REAL hard truth behind being in the beauty industry and how the pandemic has affected the niche + why she started a Youtube channel + how she lost over 20 kilos and became her 'brand' + what it actually means to be an influencer and how it ties into personal branding + having a strong mindset & how to manage negative, toxic people on social media. Beauty industry friends, you'll really appreciate Jess's honesty and I hope this gives you some hope & inspiration to innovate and pivot your business :-) Jess is SUCH an optimistic & POSITIVE human who just beam with joy. I love her energy & disciplined mindset - get ready to be inspired. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanessakate/message

Hey Guys! Welcome to the VK Business club podcast! in today's episode I chat with my good friend Kelly Lee where we laugh a lot about not having a morning routine, early stages in Kelly's career, how she branded herself to be an iconic Aussie influencer, why she doesn't give a shit about what people think, the reality of being your own boss, why she left Showpo and so much more!!! Kelly is so funny I had to actually cut half my laughs out because I am so loud when I laugh but I hope you guys enjoy this episode. Feel free to stalk her on Instagram, sign up for her newsletter and go laugh at her feel-good content. Stalk here: https://linktr.ee/kelly_mccarren Enjoy the episode :) Vanessa xx -- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanessakate/message

Hey Guys! Welcome to the VK Business club podcast! in today's episode I chat with my friend Jess who is the creative behind The new (unconventional) skincare kid on the block, Lady Luxe Skin!  We talk about her secrets to success, why she prefers to play it 'edgy' over safe, her first years in business, how she expresses her big Capricorn energy through her socials and why she loves wrinkles, pores and cellulite. Lady luxe beauty - https://www.ladyluxebeauty.com.au/  & @ladyluxebeauty New iconic product: https://www.ladyluxebeauty.com.au/shop/3f-the-cocoon Enjoy the episode :) Vanessa xx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vanessakate/message