How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Mario Vecchio, APAC managing director at Big Switch Networks.

You have millions of colours to choose from for your website, which makes choosing a colour scheme an overwhelming decision. Smashing Magazine's guide to choosing colours will help you find the perfect colours.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Sarah Riegelhuth, CEO of Wealth Enhancers and Grow My Team.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Nima Yassini, founder and CEO of New Republique.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Kate Kendall, CEO of CloudPeeps.

It doesn't take much to start a profitable e-commerce venture. With the right know-how, you can earn some hefty cash on the side through buying private-label products, reselling them through Amazon, and boosting sales with tried and true marketing tactics. Learn the process with this Pay What You Want: 'Start a Side Business' Bundle, and get it for whatever price you choose.

One of the biggest roadblocks holding us all back from that awesome business idea is the belief that we don't have enough money. Enough money to kickstart the project, enough money to keep it going and enough money in profits to make it worthwhile. We asked an expert about how to overcome the financial pitfalls that often face budding entrepreneurs.

Elevator Pitch is a regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. Today: Alexis Soulopoulos, CEO of Mad Paws.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Rajeev Mitroo, regional vice president and general manager for Anaplan ANZ.

We know small business owners work like dogs and love what they do, but they still need to look after their own health and wellbeing. If you're a running a small business and you're feeling sluggish but don't want to leave your desk, here's a five-minute exercise routine you can do to wake your body up.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Jim Cook, regional director ANZ for Malwarebytes.

If there’s one thing most small business owners are short on, it’s time. Working in a small team, or even by yourself, means you often have to wear multiple hats – from receptionist to CEO, you have to do it all.

That’s why savvy business owners are always on the lookout for ways to save time, and hassle running their small business. Luckily, it seems the team at Australia Post understand the struggles of small business owners, improving on their offering with initiatives like MyPost Business – a range of time saving products designed specifically with small businesses in mind.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Amy Foo, VP of Finance and Operations at Zendesk APAC.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Steve Davis, vice president and general manager of Ooyala Asia Pacific and Japan.

This year, the biggest tax news for small businesses was the extension of the $20,000 write-off, up from $1000 in previous years. In addition, the company tax rate for small businesses has decreased and more businesses are now eligible for most small business tax concessions. We take a look at all of these changes and more.

If you run a small business, there are a lot of dates to keep in your head when it comes to keeping up with your obligations to the Australian Tax Office. To make your life a little easier, we've prepared a calendar of key dates for the 2016-17 financial year when it comes to Aussie small business tax time.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Andrew Barnes, CEO of GO1.com.

How I Succeeded is a regular series on Lifehacker where we ask business leaders for the secrets and tactics behind their success. Today: Matt Kates, ANZ country manager for Zerto.

If you're a small business owner, the 2017 Federal Budget has one very useful inclusion for you: the continuation of a $20,000 instant asset write-off for equipment expenses.