Ellevate Solutions Resources Hub: Articles
Privacy Obligations for Small Business & NFP’s
Does your small business or not-for-profit need to comply with the Privacy Act? Learn what personal and sensitive information means, who’s covered, and how to keep data secure. Don’t risk a breach—discover practical steps to protect your organisation.
Email Payment Scams: How to Spot and Prevent BEC Fraud
Email payment scams, or Business Email Compromise (BEC), cost Australian businesses millions each year. From fake invoices to employee impersonation, these scams are becoming harder to spot. Learn the warning signs, prevention strategies, and read how awareness saved me from a real-life scam attempt.
Cyber Risk Management Plan: 5 Steps to Protect Your Business
Cyber attacks can strike any business, big or small. A cyber risk management plan helps you identify what’s at risk, prioritise threats, and prepare clear steps to prevent and respond to incidents—keeping your business resilient when it matters most.
Top Cyber Risks for Small Business & How to Spot Them
Cyber Threats come in many forms, this explainer covers off the various threats you or your business may experience.
How Strong is Your Password? Tips to Stay Secure Online
I will never forget the feeling of receiving email which included MY REGULAR PASSWORD as the subject headline. It was like I got punched in the stomach!
Check out this quick blog post for tips on securing your online presence with strong passwords.
Why You Need MFA to Stay Safe Online
Why do I need MFA?
This article outlines why MFA is useful and what can happen if you don't utilise it.
The Hidden Risks of Poor Compliance (+ How to Avoid Them)
A small oversight cost me a big fine — and it taught me an important lesson. Compliance tasks might feel like paperwork, but when they slip through the cracks, the risks are financial, reputational, and personal. In this article, I share my story and outline how simple systems and templates can protect your organisation from the hidden costs of poor compliance.
How to Write a Procedure (+ Free Template)
Struggling to write procedures? Discover a simple framework and practical tips for documenting business processes. Download our free procedure template and start building consistency and efficiency in your organisation today.
5 Signs it’s Time to Outsource in Your Business
When you are overwhelmed in your small business there may come a point you need to outsource some work or a project. This article covers the signs you need to outsource, why spend money on outsourcing and how to go about finding the right person.
The Overthinker’s Guide to Simple Goal Setting
A straight forward process for setting business and personal goals that is a circuit breaker for over thinking. Three phases including guided reflection, fear setting and goal setting.
What Is GRC? A Guide for Small Business
GRC can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide explains what governance, risk, and compliance mean for small organisations and why it matters.
Practical steps to establish a GRC Framework
Strong governance, risk, and compliance practices help protect your organisation and build trust. This guide shares practical steps to establish an effective GRC framework.
Building Your Risk Register: What to Include and Why
Not sure where to start with generating your risk register? Read on for some practical guidance.