The Australian Small Business Show
Kristy-Lee Billett
Show overview
The Australian Small Business Show has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 114 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 21 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Kristy-Lee Billett.
From the publisher
The Australian Small Business Show has been created by small business owners, for small business owners. Your hosts Matt Heighway and Kristy-Lee Billett, who have both been running businesses for over 15 years, will bring our first hand experiences to offer insights, advice and inspiration to help you build a successful small business. Each week we’ll discuss one specific strategy, topic, resource or tip that’s relevant for every small business, and we’ll be inviting along some amazing guests and friends in business to share their expertise with you. Whether you're starting out, scaling up or a seasoned small business owner, this Australian Small Business Show is the show for you.
Latest Episodes
View all 114 episodesWhy Are You Building Your Small Business?
How to Maximise Your Investment in Conferences, Training and Events
Tips and Traps When Engaging Offshore VA’s with Kristy Smith from Virtual Elves
Are You the Bottleneck in Your Small Business
Should I Enter Business Awards?
What is PR and Why Does Your Small Business Need It?
The 5 Point Mid-Year Reset for You and Your Small Business
Pricing Strategies to Combat the Rising Cost of Doing Business
How To Be a Great Spokesperson for Your Small Business with Theresa Miller – Author and Media Trainer
Maximising The Financial Year End
1 July Fair Work Updates Overview for Small Business Owners
The 5 M's: A Framework for Growing Your Side Business with Shandra Moran
Federal Budget Recap (and a bit of a rant)
Celebrating 100 Episodes - Why We Built a Club for Australian Small Business Owners
Why Small Businesses Need Better Legal Documents than Big Business with Lawyer Tracey Mylecharane
Where Using AI is Risky in Your Small Business
All About Grants for Small Business with Australia’s Own Grant Master – Prue Saxby.
Sales vs Marketing: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Small Business
How to Generate Six Figures in Sales with Author Kate Toon
Ep 94What Can You Get an Offshore VA To Do For You?
Hello and welcome to this weeks episode of The Australian Small Business Show.In this episode we’re diving into a really practical topic for small business owners, how to effectively use offshore virtual assistants in your business. Following on from a recent conversation with a VA provider, we unpack what offshore support actually looks like in practice and how to approach it in a way that sets you up for success, rather than frustration.We break down the common misconceptions around virtual assistants and why thinking of them as a “do everything” role can lead to poor outcomes. Instead, we explore how to get the best results by engaging offshore support for specific, task based work that is repetitive and easy to delegate. We also share real examples of how this can look in your business, from design work and website updates through to scheduling and admin tasks. A big part of the conversation focuses on how to actually make this work day to day. We talk about the importance of onboarding, training and setting clear expectations, as well as understanding cultural differences that can impact communication and performance. We also discuss the difference between treating offshore support as a quick fix versus integrating them as part of your broader team, and how that decision can significantly impact your results.Finally, we share practical tips to help you get started, including how to identify the right tasks to delegate, where to find the right people and how to manage the working relationship effectively. If you’re looking to buy back your time and streamline your operations, this episode will give you a clear and realistic view of how offshore VAs can support your business.Connect with Us:If you're an Australian Small Business Owner, we'd love to connect with you on socials. You can give our Facebook Page a like here: https://www.facebook.com/theaustraliansmallbusinessshowOr follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aussmallbizshow/We’d love to hear from you!Subscribe to The Australian Small Business Show newsletter by visiting our website here: https://www.theaustraliansmallbusinessshow.com.au/Disclaimer: The information shared on The Australian Small Business Show is general in nature and does not constitute professional advice, legal or otherwise. We recommend consulting with your advisors on your specific circumstances.