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

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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Cash rate changes: How businesses are responding

04 May 2022 | 4 min read

We take a look at what the cash rate is, the impact of an increase, and how businesses are responding to change.

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5 ways small businesses can improve cybersecurity

29 April 2022 | 6 min read

Small businesses can use simple layers of protection to reduce the risk of a cyber attack, including 2FA, password managers and more.

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Cash flow management tools to add to your small business

27 April 2022 | 3 min read

Cash flow management is a key ingredient for a strong small business. Here are handy tools to help manage cash flow in the new financial year and beyond.

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Federal Budget 2022: 9 key take-outs for small businesses

31 March 2022 | 4 min read

From tax breaks to wage subsidies to disaster funding, here are nine of the top take-outs for small businesses from the 2022-2023 Federal Budget.

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“I wish someone had told me that”: Steve Timmis, Fossey’s Gin

22 March 2022 | 7 min read

Steve Timmis of Fossey’s Gin is an experienced business owner, but a pandemic presented new challenges. Here’s how he tackled them and achieved 40% YOY growth.

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5 things to consider before dipping into your personal savings

14 March 2022 | 6 min read

A business owner who borrowed from her personal finances on what she learnt, and an accountant on what to consider when deciding whether to dip into savings.

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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.