Home topics small-business-resources Small Business Small Business Small business owners to learn how to level up from industry champions this weekend James Harkness April 17, 2018 Hearing directly from those who have succeeded – and keep succeeding – in an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing business environment is an invaluable learning experience for small businesses, says Sharon Williams, CEO of Taurus Marketing. “There are many skills needed to run a business, and advisers, mentors, industry events and management events are a great way to learn time-saving and business-saving tips,” the marketing strategist said. “I am an absolute advocate of fast-tracking progress in business by learning from those who have done it before. Being a business owner is about learning from your failures and successes and surrounding yourself with people who have done it before – the lessons they impart will save you from making the same mistakes.” Williams will be speaking about personal branding at the inaugural Australian Small Business Champions Conference , which runs from Saturday, 21 April to Sunday, 2 April at The Star, Sydney. Small business owners will hear from a lineup of 18 speakers, including educators, innovators, strategists and entrepreneurs about how to grow, shape and plan a business, arming them with the strategies and best practices they need to thrive. The two-day conference, hosted by Precedents Productions (creator of the Small Business Local Hero awards), will feature the following keynote speakers: Australian Small Business and Family Ombudsman, Kate Carnell: “I look forward to sharing the