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6 ways to stop your business from losing money

No one goes into business to lose money. Check out these six tips to help improve profitability.

6 ways to stop your business from losing money

8 ways to maximise your 2024 tax return

Here are eight expert tips for getting organised and making your tax return work for your business this EOFY.

8 ways to maximise your 2024 tax return

5 tips to master business finances with a dedicated account

Managing your business’s finances can be complicated, especially if you’re growing or planning to expand. Here are five tips on how to use a business account to streamline your work and improve financial management.

5 tips to master business finances with a dedicated account

Infographic: How businesses are planning for 2024

The sentiment of small business owners right now, and the techniques some are adopting to foster growth as we enter the new year.

Infographic: How businesses are planning for 2024

Toby Schulz’s small business growth story

Maid2Match cleaners scrub and polish 200 homes across Australia every single day. Here are owner Toby Schulz's top five tips for small business growth.

Toby Schulz’s small business growth story

How Dean’s business is preparing for the holidays

The long-term owner of a party supplies business shares how regularly he recruits casual staff, and the importance of balancing casual and long-term hires.

How Dean’s business is preparing for the holidays

Your essential guide to cash flow management

Here are two cash flow management tools you can start using straight away, and tips from two small business owners about how they respond to cash flow dips.

Your essential guide to cash flow management

Infographic: Small business priorities

Concerns around economic factors and supply chain issues on the rise. Here are the strategies small businesses aim to prioritise over the next 12 months.

Infographic: Small business priorities

How 3 small businesses are boosting cash flow

3 small business owners share their plans to grow and protect their bottom line from rising costs over the coming financial year.

How 3 small businesses are boosting cash flow

Small business rebates and subsidies

An overview of key rebates and concessions for small businesses for the 2023-2024 financial year, and an accountant’s tips for making the most of the initiatives.

Small business rebates and subsidies

How to choose a pricing model

A quick-reference guide to small business pricing models, and how one health and beauty retailer sets prices.

How to choose a pricing model

EOFY tax deductions for small businesses

A guide to identifying if EOFY tax deductions such as temporary full expensing could be useful for your small business.

EOFY tax deductions for small businesses

EOFY tax checklist

6 ways to potentially reduce a small business’s tax liabilities at EOFY.

EOFY tax checklist

2 finance formulas every small business owner should know

Use these finance formulas to better understand your business’s cash flow position.

2 finance formulas every small business owner should know

How to improve your social media marketing for video

How to improve your social media marketing for video

A state-by-state guide to small business grants and allowances

What financial assistance is available to small businesses in your state or territory? We break down small business grants and allowances from across the country.

A state-by-state guide to small business grants and allowances

Ways to manage energy price increases

A business energy strategist provides her tips on ways to minimise the impact of energy price increases.

Ways to manage energy price increases

Business loan versus line of credit

A business line of credit and a business loan have some important differences that small business owners should be aware of.

Business loan versus line of credit

Using cash flow to prepare for post-lockdown investment

Cash flow management to help make decisions about post lockdown investments.

Using cash flow to prepare for post-lockdown investment

How 6 Aussie businesses are kickstarting growth

Six inspiring local business owners share how they’ll make progress in 2022 – and how they’re preparing now.

How 6 Aussie businesses are kickstarting growth

Government support for small businesses in lockdown

A helpful rundown of some of the main government support packages for small businesses impacted by recent lockdowns.

Government support for small businesses in lockdown

Federal budget 2021: small business update

In his Federal Budget speech, Treasurer Frydenberg described small businesses as the “engine room of the economy” before going on to deliver the range of tax benefits they could use to achieve growth in post-pandemic Australia.

Federal budget 2021: small business update

Running your small business from home: How to set yourself up for success

Are you currently running your business from home? Here are some tips on how to separate your work and home life.

Running your small business from home: How to set yourself up for success

How to diversify your business

The unpredictable nature of 2020 means diversifying your business might be a smart thing to do.

How to diversify your business

An overview for small businesses of the government’s economic stimulus packages

In response to the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Australian Government has, so far, introduced three stimulus packages to assist small and medium businesses. Here’s the key information you need to know.

An overview for small businesses of the government’s economic stimulus packages

Good vs Bad Debt

In Australia, debt is often considered a dirty word. But for many businesses, debt is a healthy way to grow and flourish. Here's how to distinguish good debt from bad debt.

Good vs Bad Debt

How to deal with unpaid invoices at the end of the year.

The end-of-year period is a busy time of year for everyone, which means that making sure you’re paid on time can be particularly fraught.

How to deal with unpaid invoices at the end of the year.

Making the most of the seasonal ups and downs

"Strike while the iron is hot" - it's an old adage, but holds a lot of truth. So, how do you make the most of the ups of seasonal business? And what can you do during the down times to set you up for peak success?

Making the most of the seasonal ups and downs

How best to spend your small business’s time – and money – over the summer period

Whether your business is slowing down or gearing up as this year comes to a close, it’s smart to get those loose ends tied up and some plans in place, so you’re entering the new year ready to go. Here are six things you can do pre-2020 that could help you reap dividends next year.

How best to spend your small business’s time – and money – over the summer period

The benefits of decoupling personal and business finance

Access to funding is critical for many small businesses. And, the reality is that traditional lenders don’t typically lend to businesses who don’t have an extensive trading history. As a consequence, many businesses have resorted to using their personal mortgage, a personal loan or credit card to fund their business, with the belief that doing so is a viable and cost effective alternative

The benefits of decoupling personal and business finance

When timely access to funding makes a difference

At this time of year, many small businesses are starting to think about gearing up in readiness for the next few months as we head towards one of the busiest times of the year – the Summer holiday period. Yet many plans require an injection of funds which may not be readily available at this time of year.

When timely access to funding makes a difference

How small businesses can benefit from the $30K instant asset write-off

This year’s Federal Budget raised the instant asset write-off level for businesses to $30K. So, what differ-ence does it make and how can small businesses maximise its impact? We explain.

How small businesses can benefit from the $30K instant asset write-off

Single Touch Payroll: What is it and what changes will it bring?

The arrival of Single Touch Payroll is being described as the biggest revolution in tax since the GST was introduced in July 2000. But wrapping your head around how it all works can seem challenging from the outside. We spoke to the experts from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) about what small businesses need to know. In principle, it’s simple. From 1 July 2019, all businesses with fewer than 20 employees will be required to report their employees' payroll information to the ATO every time they pay them.

Single Touch Payroll: What is it and what changes will it bring?

Beyond the basics: Advanced implications of Single Touch Payroll for SMBs

With Single Touch Payroll (STP) on the horizon for all Australian businesses, it will have different implications for different owners. We spoke to the experts from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) about some of the advanced elements of STP.For some, it will mean little more than hitting an extra key each pay run. For others, it will usher in a new chapter in managing outstanding debt with the ATO.So beyond the basics of Single Touch Payroll, what can Australian small businesses expect for the new financial year?

Beyond the basics: Advanced implications of Single Touch Payroll for SMBs

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