Straight Talk: Lessons Learned from Starting & Running a Business

Running a micro business can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do—but it’s also a rollercoaster of hard lessons, small wins, big risks, and moments of doubt. And sometimes, you just want to hear from someone who's walked the same path.

That’s why the Micro Business Forum is hosting a down-to-earth, no-fluff panel discussion featuring real business owners sharing real stories—what they’ve learned, what they’d do differently, and how they’re still navigating the journey today.

In this interactive session, we’ll talk openly about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to starting and running a business.

What We’ll Cover:
What we wish someone had told us at the start
The biggest lessons we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way!)
How to get through challenges and keep your business moving
Tips on managing mindset, money, and motivation
What’s changed in the business landscape—and how to adapt

Who Should Come?
Small and micro business owners
Home-based business operators
Side-hustlers and solo entrepreneurs
Anyone thinking about starting a business

Whether you’re just beginning or have been in business for years, you’ll leave this session feeling inspired, supported, and full of practical tips you can use right away.

This is your chance to connect with fellow business owners, ask questions, and learn from others who have walked a similar path.

You may also like the following events from Micro Business Forum Hastings Inc - Port Macquarie:

• This Thursday, 8th May, 10:00 am, MBF Thursday 8th May 2025 Coffee Connect in Port Macquarie
• Next month, 18th June, 05:30 am, Ask Us Anything About Marketing in Port Macquarie

Also check out other Business events in Port Macquarie.