The Business Bible
The Business Bible is a podcast hosted by financial advisor Victoria Devine and broadcaster Ryan Jon. Together they cover the essential steps for starting and running a successful business, from A to Z. The show offers practical advice on business ownership, avoiding common pitfalls, and building an impactful company. It's designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who have a business idea but don't know where to start.
Episodes
Nartarsha Bamblett on Turning Her Gift Into a Business
You’ve heard her voice open every ep... but this week, we’re handing her the mic for real. In this Business Diary edition, we’re getting the full download from the magnetic, powerful, and wildly inspiring Nartarsha Bamblett, aka Queen Acknowledgements. Nartarsha never set out to be a founder. But when her way of doing Acknowledgement of Country started shifting rooms, opening hea
Managing People in the Workplace
Managing people can feel like a maze—whether you’re running a business, managing a team, or just trying to survive office politics. In this Business Bible episode, we’re cutting through the noise and giving you practical, no-nonsense tips for managing people like a pro. From building a team culture to mastering feedback, and creating clear HR policies (that actually work), this e
Business Diaries: How Brittney Saunders Built Fayt
No business degree? No problem. Brittany Saunders went from YouTube star to fashion powerhouse by figuring it out as she went—and she’s here to tell us how. In our first-ever Business Diary, Brittney gets real about the highs and lows of building a business from scratch—think: launching from a garage, learning everything from Google, and tackling the unexpected challenges of managing a growing tea
Marketing 101 (Part 2)
Ready to take your marketing game to the next level? In part two of our Marketing 101 series, we’re diving into paid and earned media strategies to help you reach new audiences and build lasting brand buzz. From using ads strategically to making the most of organic PR, this episode covers everything you need to create a balanced, omni-channel strategy that doesn’t break the bank. Tune in for pract
Marketing 101 (Part 1)
How many of you are relying solely on social media for your marketing? Maybe you’ve thrown some cash at ads, hoping they’d work miracles? Well, in today's Business Bible episode I’m here to drop a bomb... social media alone is not a marketing strategy. But don’t stress, because, as always, we’re here to give you the real scoop on what it takes to build a successful marketing plan that actually wor
3 Ways To Grow Your Business Like a Pro
Feeling overwhelmed, juggling a million things, and wondering if it’s time to ask for help? Or maybe you’re spotting some exciting opportunities but can’t decide if they’re worth the leap? In this episode of The Business Bible, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur faces—when is it time to scale? Whether you’re running a full-fledged business, hustling on the side, or just
How to Find & Reach More Customers for Your Business
Join Victoria and Jess today to discuss the 7 things you should do to expand your customer base, plus how can the 5-5-5 rule grow your network? Tune in to find out! Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. She's On The Money exists purely for educatio
Talk To An Accountant
Does tax time send you into a spin? Well don't sweat it because we've got Julian Mauro who is not only a finance guru, but also runs his own accounting firm – Mauro joining us on the show today. He runs us through some of the key things we should be looking at this year, plus after the break, he answers all the questions from the small business owners and side hustlers in our community! Check out
EOFY Checklist
New financial year new you! It's the perfect time to check in on your financial situation and goals and take stock of how you're tracking. So we've made a list to take all of the guess work out of EOFY for you! You don't wanna miss Victoria's top 5 things you should be looking at before we head into the new financial year. Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.
How Victoria Manages Her Time in Business
As your career or business evolves, the way you spend your day now, will look very different at various points along the way. Join us as today we take a peek behind the curtain to find out how Victoria manages her time in business! She shares insights about her journey divided into 3 distinct phases; the starting phase, the growing phase and the established phase and so much more. Acknowledgement
Maximising Social Media For Your Business!
Social media plays a big part in most of our lives, and even more so for the brands and businesses around us. Today on the show Jessica Ricci joins Victoria Devine to discuss how to maximise social media for your business. From optimising its ability to generate customers, to the importance of consistency and so much more! Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements.
Back Yourself, Set Your Prices...and Raise Them!
Ah the mysteries of pricing! But pricing your services is not just about numbers; it's about knowing the value you bring to the table. Confidence in your pricing is directly linked to confidence in your worth. If you don't believe in yourself and your value, how can you expect others to? On today's episode, Victoria and Jess discuss how to set your prices, when to increase them, and most important
Ways To Set Yourself Up For & Track Your Success
Setting yourself up and having tangible ways you can track and review all aspects of your business will be pivotal to your success. It is so easy to just have an idea and run but as soon as you decide to make this an actual way of making money you need to see how everything is tracking. Which is why today we are going to give you a stack of super helpful tips and practical pieces of advice you can
Creating Your Customer Avatar
Have you ever heard of a customer avatar, customer persona, or something similar? It’s where we create a fictional person who becomes the outline of our ideal customer. They are the exact person that you will be selling to, marketing to, and talking to in your business or side hustle. Join Victoria and Jess for this special Business Bible episode of She's On The Money because in this episode, they
Setting Up Your Small Business Books
ABNs, taxes, bank accounts, it's the very unsexy side of setting up a business, however do it right the first time, and your future self will thank you! V and Jess outline how to register business, which one is right for you, and how to make tax time easy! Acknowledgement of Country By Natarsha Bamblett aka Queen Acknowledgements. The advice shared on She's On The Money is general in nature and do
Finding The Why of Your Business
With more people now than ever embarking on side hustles and venturing into business, now is the time to bring back The Business Bible! Before you get started, Victoria Devine and Jessica Ricci, are getting you to answer some of the most crucial questions when it comes to starting your business, why are you starting it? Like really starting it? Is your idea any good? Can you make money off it? Ack
The Business Bible is Back!
We are so excited to be bringing back the business bible! For all of our lovely community members who have been asking for my guidance setting up side hustles and businesses, Victoria Devine, owner of several successful businesses, and Jessica Ricci, one of the hardest working side hustlers, will help you every step of the way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Property Playbook is Back!
Guess what? The Property Playbook is back today! Buying your first home or investment property is hard but The Property Playbook is here to help. Join Millennial money expert and She's On The Money host Victoria Devine, along with aspiring homeowner Jessica Ricci for valuable insights and practical tips, so you can be fully prepared for today's housing market. You'll also hear inspirational Proper
33. The Psychology of Pricing with Jon Manning from MYOB
Have you ever wondered just how much your pricing actually matters? How about using price as an indicator of quality? SAME. So thanks to our pals at MYOB they've hooked us up with Jon Manning, who's their head of Pricing AND Chief Economist. Throughout his career, Jon has been on a quest to understand the psychology of pricing (and shared his top tips with us today!) and is the author of "Overcomi
Cashflow Q&A with MYOB
If you've ever wondered how to manage your cashflow and pick a great accountant, or what your accountant can actually do for you, you're in the right place! Emma Fawcett is MYOB's SME General Manager, and is going to answer our community's most burning questions regarding all things accountants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning Comparison into Inspiration
Having a low energy week? Finding yourself comparing yourself to your other biz friends? This is the ep for you! V is giving her 5 top tips for tackling comparison HEAD ON.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creating and Launching a Product Line
Beauty Industry WIZARD Hilary Holmes joins Victoria to chat all things small business, but also creating a product line and how it's taken a lot longer than you might think! (See: 10 years!!!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Managing Yourself & Your Time
This episode is all about managing yourself and managing your time.What is time blocking and is it important?To do lists, calendar management and figuring out the split between manager and maker when running your business.We're here all thanks to MYOB check them out at MYOB.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#BusinessWins and 99designs Winners
Celebrating the #BusinessWins from the Business Bible Community and we call 4 businesses to hook them up with 99designs by Vistaprint branding and design packages..This episode is sponsored by 99designs by Vista Print.99designs is the go-to graphic design platform by Vistaprint that makes it easy for you to work with professional, creative experts from around the world and build your brand through
When Clients Don't Pay
Chasing up money is the worst thing in the world so in this episode we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help ease the burden of accounts receivable so you can focus on whatever it is your business actually does!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Branding, Design and Logos
Shayne Tilley from 99designs answers your questions about Branding, Design and Logos For Small businesses.This episode is sponsored by 99designs.com and we're giving FOUR small businesses a $700 99designs credit. You can enter on our Instagram page at @BusinessBibleAUS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CRM for Small Business
CRM (Customers Relationship) can automate A LOT of things.on this episode Kat Warboys from Hubspot answers your CRM questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Questions About Business Insurance
Which business insurance do you need?Which business insurance is a waste of money?Do you need public liability insurance and how much?Do you also need product liability insurance?Ryan Jon and Victoria Devine answer as many of your questions about business insurance as we can.For more information, check out this site from the Victoria Governmenthttps://business.vic.gov.au/business-information/prote
6 Tips for Marketing Your Side Hustle
Apparently 6 is the magic number!Today 6 actionable and realistic tips to help market your side hustle from Mia Fileman of Campaign Del Mar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Ideas and Questions For Your Business
This episode is food for thought.6 ideas and questions to get you thinking about productivity, outsourcing, business models, and focusing on the things that work, and side stepping the things that don't.This episode is powered by MYOB. You learn about their services and offerings at www.myob.com/auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEO and Getting Found Online
Search Engine Optimization is all about being at the top of the google rankings when people search for terms that relate to your business.If people are looking for products like yours, you want them to find you right?Nick Bell and Lisa Teh are back answering your questions and if you find out more about them at LisNic.comThis episode is powered by MYOB and you find out more about their services an
BONUS - Business Wins and Calling MYOB Winners
Today, a sneaky bonus episode sharing the wins that business owners from the Business Bible Community (the BBC) have acheived over the last month.We also call 5 different small businesses for a quick chat and to give them a free 12 month subscription for MYOB.I really hope you're enjoying the podcast and getting something out of it. I really like putting it together - Ryan.See omnystudio.com/liste
Do You Need A Mentor?
Mentors can be really valuable to you and your business but so many people in the BBC have so many questions.Answering them today is Nick Bell and Lisa Teh who (among soooo many other things) have launched LisNic which is a platform that connects mentors and mentees.They are also have a podcast so to listen just search for LisNic on your pocasting app.This episode is powered by MYOBSee omnystudio.
HOW and WHY to pick a NICHE
This episode is sponsored by MYOB.Head to the Business BIble's Instagram page to get a free 12 month subscription!This episode Angela Ceberano is back and we're talking about niches!It's risky picking a niche ... but it's more risky not to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Launch A Digital Product
Lot of small businesses owners and side hustlers are turning to digital products.On this episode, Steph Taylor talks us through the different kinds of digital products and how and when to launch them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Get Free PR with Angela Ceberano
Get newspapers, TV, radio, podcasts, websites and blogs talking about your business.Angela Ceberano is the Director of Flourish PR and she answers your questions about how to get media attention for yourself, your brand, and your business.Her Instagram has all the links you need https://www.instagram.com/angelaceberanoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BONUS - 11 Hot Tips From The BBC
Business Bible community members are sharing some words of wisdom and they are legitimate!If you haven't already, you can join the BBC (Business Bible Facebook Group) or follow @BusinessBibleAUS on instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your Podcast Questions Answered
Ryan Jon, Victoria Devine and Toni Lodge talk about the benefits of podcasting for your business and answer your questions about producing podcasts.It's not as hard or expensive as many assume but there are some things to consider before you dive in.The cheap yet reliable USB Microphone discussed in the episode is this one http://www.rode.com/microphones/nt-usbSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva
Scary Facts About Customer Service
The easiest way to make more sales is to take care of the customers you already have.It's so hard and expensive to get a new customer, so take care of the customers you already have!In this episode, we discuss some facts that may SHOCK YOU into action and get you thinking about customer service as an investment in future sales, rather than just a time-consuming cost.Stats and facts are from Hubspo
How and When to HIRE
Hear when Jess first same into the She's On The Money office for a job interview and SPOILER ALERT - she got the job!HIRING can be scary.In this episode we discuss different ways to approach hiring, weigh up the pros and cons of going with freelancers or employees and list the signs you might need more staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#BusinessWins
On this bonus episode we celebrate the business wins from the business bible community.Some big, some small, some revenue based and some just some good local PR.Come and join us in the BBC by follow @BusinessBibleAUS on Insta or searching for the "Business Bible Community" on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How To Use Influencers with Taryn Williams
Taryn Williams answers your questions about using influencers to help promote your business and your products.Taryn is the CEO of TheRight.Fit - a marketplace for brands and influencers.If you're enjoying the podcast let us! We'd love if you left a review on this podcast app or leave a comment on instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gemma Watts Teaches Copy Writing
In this episode Gemma Watts from Glow Journal teaches us copy writing.You'll learn how to create a tone of voice for your business, how to sell without sounding to 'salesy' and the copy writing mistakes you need to avoid.This episode is sponsored by Microsoft and their Surface Laptop 4You can check it out here https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/business/Surface-OffersIf you've enjoyed this episode fo
Questions About Instagram Reels
Alisha and Mon from @RiseWithReelsCourse answer all our questions about instagram reels so we make the most of it for ourselves and our businesses.If you're enjoying these episodes then leave us a review or send us a DM on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do You Need A Website?
SPOILER ALERT - Your business needs a website!We give some tips and go through the pros and cons of Wix, Wordpress and Squarespace.If you're enjoying the podcast why not come over and join 'The Bsiness Bible Community' Facebook group or follow @BusinessBibleAUS on instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgie Stevenson Answers Your Social Media Questions
Georgie Stevenson has multiple businesses with multiple social media platforms and answers questions from the BBC about how to best use social media for business.Find Georgie's courses, podcast and a stack of other stuff at www.georgiestevenson.netCheck her business Naked Harvest Supplements at www.nakedharvestsupplements.comIf you enjoyed listening to the podcast let us know by leaving a review o
The Price Is (NOT) Right
Pricing yourself is hard!Go to high? You might not get the job or get the sale.Go to low? You might end up working really hard and it's not even worth it.During this episode, Ryan Jon and Victoria Devine discuss five topics about price. Price is a Story Total Revenue vs Total Sales "It might lead to more work" Total Input Victoria's Smirk Theory! If you appreciate this episode (or the "The Price I
Creating Your Customer Avatar
Who is your customer? How well do you know them?Creating a customer avatar will help you get to know them, It'll help you help them which will ulitmately ... help your businessAre you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate
Your Cash Flow Questions Answered
Financial Advisor Victoria Devine answers your cashflow questions and explains how she sets up the bank accounts and cashflow of her own businesses.If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review or let us know in an instagram comment and make our day!You can find us at Instagram.com/BusinessBibleAUS or search "Business Bible Community" on Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
BONUS - Having A Business And Having Friends
Do your friends support your business? Are you able to run a business and maintain friendships?The BBC (Business Bible Communtity) share their thoughts and feelings about balancing business, friends, family, health and sanity.If you're enjoying the pod come and join the BBC! Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends by searching "Business Bible Community" or follow us on In
Ideas, Passion and Asking Questions
Do you need a totally unique and original idea?Just how passionate about a product do you need to be succesful in your business?What's the benefit of asking all the small questions?Our mentor and everyone's favourite Tim Duggan is back!Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Ins
How NOT To Name Your Business
We stuffed up naming our business but you don't have to.In this episode we give you 5 questions to ask to check that your name is ok, 1 little process idea of coming up with a name and you'll hear how Ryan and Victoria stuffed up their name.Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us o
BONUS - We Read YOUR Impact Statements
In episode 3 Tim Duggan taught us about the importance of Impact Statements and how you can create your own.In this episode we read yours and spoiler alert - they're awesome!Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group by searching "The Business Bible Community" to chat with like-minded business friends and follow us on Insta at @Business
Setting Up Your Small Business Books
Not the most sexy but you best believe it's super important.On this episode Victoria answers your questions on paying yourself, paying GST and getting your structure right.Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate and
BONUS - Are PTs Being Scammed?
Ryan and Victoria recently watched a TikTok video by our guest CJ and were absolutely shocked with what they learned!CJ is a personal trainer who has now started her own gym after realising that the big companies are taking PTs for a bit of a ride. Join us today in finding out what exactly is going on in the PT industry and how CJ started her own biz GeekFit to combat the problem.Are you also all
How to make an impact with Tim Duggan
This week we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Tim Duggan to scope out what our Impact Statement is, and why you need one regardless of the size of your business.Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends,, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITELY rate
Is your idea any good?
Today we're asking the four most important questions you need to ask yourself before you start to check if your idea is indeed a banger before you jump into a business boots and all.Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE with our new pod? SAME. Join our Facebook Group to chat with like-minded business friends,, follow us on Insta for daily inspo to keep you on track and DEFINITEL
Ask these two questions before you start
WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE BUSINESS BIBLE FRIENDS! We are so excited to be joining you on this exciting journey. We're running straight out the gates with what we believe are the two most important questions you need to ask yourself before jumping right into a brand new business and have a chat about exactly why we're doing this.Are you also all about small biz and have fallen in LOVE wit
TRAILER - The Business Bible
The Business Bible is HERE. Well it’s almost here. Join award-winning financial advisor/business owner Victoria Devine and broadcaster/content creator and consultant Ryan Jon as they walk us through the A-Z of starting and sustaining a successful business. Over the next 12 weeks, they’ll be covering off the do's and don’ts of running a impactful business with all of the wisdom and none of the waff
