Aaron Garry, ABNAustralia.com.au

We ask the tough questions of Aaron Garry from ABNAustralia.com.au

You’ve got a free half hour during your work day. What do you do?

Normally I grab another coffee and go stand in the sunshine. Having lived in the UK for over six years I really appreciate it!

Who, or what, is your biggest inspiration?

My dad who started the business 40 years ago and has built a very loyal customer base. He has a good nose for business and making the most of opportunities.

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learnt this year?

The biggest thing we have learnt this year is how to help international businesses expand into Australia. For customers who are not familiar with the Australian legal and tax frameworks, we have really had to make sure our messaging and educational information is clear and easy to follow.

What’s the best bit of feedback you’ve ever had?

We have more than 40 five star reviews on our website, but the best feedback I personally have had is to do with my responsiveness and helpfulness on even the smallest enquiries. As a business we strive to maintain high levels of responsiveness as that is what separates our business from the rest.

What’s your proudest moment?

Marrying my wife in Scotland in 2016 in front of family and friends. We managed to have 30 Aussies fly over the east coast of Scotland to help celebrate.

What’s your number one way to wind down?

Mixing up a gin and tonic and chilling out in the garden, or otherwise jumping on a bicycle with my wife and exploring where we live.

What’s your favourite film and album?

I love the dark comedies like Bad Santa, The Cable Guy, etc – not usually a popular choice though!

What’s the smartest bit of marketing you’ve ever done?

Google Adwords has worked on some services, but it is very expensive. Nothing really beats face to face meetings.

What’s the most obscure business request you’ve ever had?

We’ve had many clients wanting to establish businesses in all sorts of weird and wonderful industries, some of them not fit for repeating here!

What’s the biggest challenge you face at work?

Adapting to changes in technology, and making sure we keep pace with how we deliver our services. Finding new customers is also difficult as it involves carefully manage our marketing costs and strategy.

What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?

Always keep an eye out for new opportunities because you can’t rely on your core business being there forever. Things always change and get disrupted.

Where and when do you have your best ideas?

If I go for a long run, I find that a lot of things fall into clearer perspective.

What would be your advice to aspiring soloists?

Seek advice and help early on to avoid the typical pitfalls.

What website do you visit every day?

Linkedin and my own (www.abnaustralia.com.au)

What talent do you most wish you possessed?

I wish I could play tennis like the Fed.

What is the one regret you do not want to have in this lifetime?

Not taking on opportunities when I see them.

What inspires you most about your work?

I am inspired by all the entrepreneurs and their advisers that we deal with every day.

What do you wear to work?

I wear smart casual, and haven’t worn a tie in a long time!

What do you love most about running your own business?

I love the flexibility with my time, as well as the sense of ownership that comes with the work I produce. I can see the direct benefit from the effort I put in.

And now comes the plug!

What do you do? Who for? And how does it benefit them?

I am the managing director at ABNAustralia.com.au and we provide affordable and streamlined business registration services for small businesses and/or their advisers such as accountants and lawyers. These services include things like ABN registration, trademark registration, company formation, and trust formation. We are a family run business that has been operating for over 40 years!

And where can we find out more about you?

• Flying Solo Directory: www.flyingsolo.com.au/profile/abnaustralia-com-au
• My website www.abnaustralia.com.au has a lot of product and educational information online.
• You can also follows us on Facebook or join our Facebook Startup Community group Facebook Startup Community group.

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