Top Startup Experts

These experts are seen by the community as the authority in their field. They have earned the highest reputation scores for the quality of their contributions.

Jef Lippiatt
Jef Lippiatt Owner at Startup Chucktown

Top 10%

Startup

I focus on business strategy, diversification and divergent thinking. I enjoy helping others see the hidden opportunities in front of them.

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  • Lisa Ormenyessy

    Lisa Ormenyessy, Business Coach and Marketing Specialist at Straight Talk Group

    Lisa Ormenyessy Business Coach and Marketing Specialist at Straight Talk Group

    Top 10%

    Startup

    I help SME's gain leads easily without breaking the bank. Talk with me and discover how to spend your marketing dollar and achieve sales using simple, proven, low cost strategies. | SavvySME Members Only Offer - Request your Free Marketing Review Session (valued at $397) & identify the hidden opportunities in your business & put a stop to the expensive leaks in your marketing

  • Lauren Hutchin

    Lauren Hutchin, Founder/ business manager at My Marketing Friend

    Lauren Hutchin Founder/ business manager at My Marketing Friend

    Top 10%

    Startup

    Throughout Lauren’s sales and marketing career, she quickly learned that marketing was not what you’re taught and definitely not what you thought you knew. She discovered a simple business strategy that enabled fast and organic business growth—without a huge marketing budget. My Marketing Friend is all about being accessible to any start-up or small business. Their cost effective packages allow the opportunity for any business to thrive by passing on secret industry knowledge and experience.

  • Steven Freeman

    Steven Freeman, at Evolved Sound

    Top 10%

    Startup

    When you need to reduce telephone hang-ups, maximise communication opportunities in your store, and receive strategic marketing advice, Steven delivers results. He tailors radio stations for business, helping you build customer relationships, increase sales and sound fantastic. Evolve YOUR business with on hold messages and in store music.

  • Deborah Vella

    Deborah Vella, at Support Legal

    Top 10%

    Startup

    With over 10 years’ experience, Deborah practices in all aspects of property, commercial and related areas of law in both the Northern Territory and Queensland. Deborah is a trusted legal advisor who makes astute recommendations based on practical realities and good business sense.  Importantly, she is able to realise desired outcomes in an efficient and effective manner. www.supportlegal.com.au/deborah-vella

  • Uttam Jha

    Uttam Jha, at Tyche Infotech Pty Ltd

    Top 10%

    Startup

    We provide cutting edge CMS (www.nofrillcms.com) website from only .50c/day. Yes that is right from only .50c/day. No contracts no lock in, no catch whatsoever. We give you free hosting. you can pay by the month. Ideal for small business, startups, static websites with couple of pages, blog websites, hobbies websites, portfolio websites, landing page websites for seo etc feel free to ask anytime.

  • David Chambat

    David Chambat, CEO at Villa-Finder.com

    David Chambat CEO at Villa-Finder.com

    Top 10%

    Startup

    David Chambat is the Founder and CEO of Villa Finder, an innovative platform for consumers to find and book a villa in Asia. Villa Finder, a Singapore-based company, owns and operates Villa-Bali.com – featuring more than 500 private villas in Bali and Villa-Phuket.com, Samui-Villa.com, Mauritius-villa.com and SriLanka-Villa.com. The company leads the villa distribution in Asia-Pacific with more than 1,000 villas for rent.

  • Andrew Snell

    Andrew Snell, Director at Coaster Group

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Andrew brings a range of skills and experience not often found together. Working simultaneously across different industries and disciplines he has a unique view of the business landscape. He has high level experience in marketing and public relations strategy and delivery, live production and technical management and design and has worked in and with many high profile SMEs. Andrew founded and runs Coaster Group and is a keen, serial entrepreneur - making ideas real is his passion.

  • Brian Le Mon

    Brian Le Mon, Founder & CEO at Ethical Outsourcing

    Brian Le Mon Founder & CEO at Ethical Outsourcing

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Despite what most believe and practice, outsourcing is not primarily about cost! It is about finding a service that can offer the most benefit to your business. This may be a service or skillset or it could be the opportunity to free up your time to focus on areas that generate more income for your business. Get in touch for a chat if you want to discuss how outsourcing (done correctly) can help with your business.

  • Steve Osborne

    Steve Osborne, director at Steve Osborne / Smarthinking

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Marketing, advertising and design consultant with many years experience in small business marketing strategy; brand advertising; packaging and identity design. Expert in developing creative campaigns to attract new prospects for professional and service-based businesses. Deep and broad experience with digital and traditional media channels; sales and general business acumen

  • Kelly Smith

    Kelly Smith, at Career FAQS

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Hi my name is Kelly Smith I do PR and Online Marketing for Career FAQS, I am looking forward to answering some questions on Savvy SME.

  • Michael Simonetti

    Michael Simonetti, Founder, Director at AndMine

    Michael Simonetti Founder, Director at AndMine

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Michael is the founder and managing director of AndMine, http://www.andmine.com - a full service Digital Agency. With over 40 staff they partner BRW listed companies, business owners, agencies, CEOs and executives ensuring they succeed online and offline. His understanding of business success married with digital strategy is well sought, he has been trusted by hundreds of high profile clients including; Ego Pharmaceuticals, Rydges, Matchbox, Etihad Stadium & FES featuring Sir Richard Branson

  • Fred Schebesta

    Fred Schebesta, Director at Finder.com.au

    Fred Schebesta Director at Finder.com.au

    Top 20%

    Startup

    I am an Internet business veteran in Australia and and one of the directors of Finder.com.au, which was founded in 2006 launching one of Australia's first credit card comparison websites. We have recently branched out to comparing savings accounts, and home loans, as well as a dedicated life insurance comparison and personal loan comparison website.

  • Michael Evans

    Michael Evans, Manager at 3leaps

    Michael Evans Manager at 3leaps

    Top 20%

    Startup

    Michael Evans is a blogger, a part time real estate agent and did I tell you that he is an online marketing expert and yeah, he is a Google Adwords certified professional. He is currently associated with 3Leaps ()

  • Steve Gray

    Steve Gray, Director at Gray Capital Investments

    Steve Gray Director at Gray Capital Investments

    Top 30%

    Startup

    You're in business, you want to win, not fail, you want success not struggles. You have an idea, you have spent a lot of money and time getting started but now what! Get a strategy in place, develop a plan, call me and get an outsiders view on what you are doing well and what needs to happen next. In the meantime check the articles on my website. Cheers

  • Chloe Constantinides

    Chloe Constantinides, Co-Founder | Creative Director at Dapper Apps

    Chloe Constantinides Co-Founder | Creative Director at Dapper Apps

    Top 30%

    Startup

    I have an extensive background in tech, marketing and communications.

  • Brad Lyons

    Brad Lyons, Consultant at SMS Fusion

    Brad Lyons Consultant at SMS Fusion

    Top 30%

    Startup

    I remember when I first took to leap from full-time employment to self employment. It is always a challenging and rewarding experience. My first client challenged me to create new technology for an industry I had little experience in. As a result I found myself interviewing some very passionate people in the industry who were very pleased that someone was taking an interesting in finding solutions to streamline their industry. I have been fortunate enough to have been invited to assist some v

  • Tom Jager

    Tom Jager

    Top 30%

    Startup

    Tom Jager is a professional blogger based in London. He covers topics related to digital marketing, blogging, social media and business in general. He is always seeking to discover new ways for professional and personal growth.

  • Rob Curnow

    Rob Curnow, Franchise Partner at 1800-GOT-JUNK?

    Rob Curnow Franchise Partner at 1800-GOT-JUNK?

    Top 30%

    Startup

    I am living my lifelong dream as an entrepreneur, currently splitting my time between Adelaide and Perth. A few years ago, with the support of my family, I left the corporate world behind and threw everything into a 1800-GOT-JUNK? franchise in Adelaide. It was brand new territory for the brand but I knew it was a service my city needed. After two years of incredibly hard work, including sleeping nights on my office floor, I am celebrating a 108% year over year growth and about to open up Perth.

  • Gillian Nathan

    Gillian Nathan, Owner at Simple Solutions Accounting Services

    Top 30%

    Startup

    Gillian Nathan is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent and a member of the NTAA. She has completed her Masters in Taxation and International Taxation with public and private sector experience prior to starting her own successful tax practice. Gillian focuses on small business, educating and empowering business owners to implement affordable, time efficient and effective solutions allowing them to focus on operating their business and make real-time financial decisions.

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