Blog

A collection of articles, stories, tips & tools designed
to keep your small business moving.

How to use business credit wisely for cash flow and growth

27 June 2022 | 5 min read

Used wisely, a business loan can help support growth. Two experts share their advice on how to make the most of business credit.

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Recruiting top talent during a skills shortage

22 June 2022 | 4 min read

With the race for talent impacting opening hours and service levels, one retailer is changing its operating model and recruitment tactics.

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Q&A: The changes Sweet Bakes is making to face the challenges of 2022

14 June 2022 | 5 min read

How a small business owner has adapted to changes and challenges, with innovative ideas that drive growth.

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How this jewellery business uses social media to boost sales

07 June 2022 | 4 min read

Here’s how one small business owner has taken her social strategy to the next level, using social shopping to boost sales and increase customer engagement.

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Tax deductions: A simple guide to claiming vehicle expenses

06 June 2022 | 5 min read

If you use your vehicle for both personal and business purposes, here’s a guide to calculating the vehicle expenses you could claim as a tax deduction.

Finance Building and trade Professional services Transport Text

The power of purpose: inside the growth of a refugee empowerment social enterprise

30 May 2022 | 4 min read

The founder of social enterprise Welcome Merchant on connecting consumers with refugee-owned businesses, how she’s growing the organisation, and more.

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How this mobile laundry service grew tenfold over the past two years

27 May 2022 | 4 min read

Susan Toft turned her side hustle The Laundry Lady into a full-time business servicing clients around Australia.

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How this luxury dog accessories business increased turnover by more than 200% in a year

24 May 2022 | 4 min read

PUPSTYLE’s stylish products for dogs have seen the small business go from strength to strength.

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Business loan expenses to claim at tax time

20 May 2022 | 4 min read

If you’re a small business owner who has taken out a business loan in the past 12 months, you may be able to claim a tax deduction for expenses.

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Digital asset tax break: How one small business is making the most of it

16 May 2022 | 3 min read

With the Federal Budget promising tax deductions for small businesses that spend big on digital technology, we explore what the deductions could mean for you.

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How this entrepreneur pivoted her wedding stationery business and found new opportunities

13 May 2022 | 4 min read

Despite a challenging two years for small businesses, Lahra found ways to reinvent her wedding stationery business.

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Your EOFY checklist to minimise tax liabilities

09 May 2022 | 4 min read

With the new financial year fast approaching, here are tips to minimise tax liabilities – so you pay the tax that’s fair, not more.

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Business lessons from film and television

07 March 2022 | 4 min read

The Breakfast Club, Moneyball, and Squid Game may not seem the most obvious sources of business inspiration – but if you look deep enough they’re jam-packed with lessons to help your business deliver Oscar-winning performances each and every day.

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The essential small business event calendar 2022

21 January 2022 | 9 min read

Prepare for every occasion and sales opportunity in 2022 – hit ‘add to calendar’ on these key dates.

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Small business government support: a state-by-state guide

27 July 2021 | 10 min read

We have summarised some helpful information on the Government small business support packages designed to help businesses impacted by the recent lockdowns.