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How a cleaning business is cutting costs and saving substantial time with e-invoicing
How a cleaning business is cutting costs and saving substantial time with e-invoicing
My VIP Cleaning Company was a busy and...
Economy expected to grow 4% next year, IMF commends Australia’s strong recovery
Economy expected to grow 4% next year, IMF commends Australia’s strong recovery
The Morrison Government welcomes the International Monetary...
Half of Australians see crypto being accepted in ‘near future’; where does your SME stand?
Half of Australians see crypto being accepted in ‘near future’; where does your SME stand?
Crypto adoption and the use of cryptocurrency in Australia...
SMEs pay attention; Bitcoin now processing more money than PayPal
SMEs pay attention; Bitcoin now processing more money than PayPal
Just 12 years into its existence, the...
COVID rent relief for small business available until mid January
COVID rent relief for small business available until mid January
Small businesses affected by the COVID lockdown...
Why SMEs are often paying the price of increased contactless payments
Why SMEs are often paying the price of increased contactless payments
From contactless debit card payments to mobile...

BUSINESS

Speedy recovery: 5 steps for small businesses after a natural disaster
Unfortunately, many retail and small businesses never recover from these extreme weather events. Those who do, often struggle under the...
9/10 small businesses open and trading despite lockdown set-backs
9/10 small businesses open and trading despite lockdown set-backs
Almost 9 in 10 or 89% of NSW small businesses...
SME Queensland reopening borders; COVID compliance check-list
SME Queensland reopening borders; COVID compliance check-list
From this date, there will be no capacity restrictions on...
Top 10 new mobile business ideas for 2022
Top 10 new mobile business ideas for 2022
Looking for some extra income or more freedom in your...
Pros and cons of starting your own small business
Pros and cons of starting your own small business
Many people dream of starting their own business, and while...

TECHNOLOGY

To stem rising tide of cyber attacks we must change mindsets and empower business leaders, says experts 
The breathtaking pace of cyber attacks in a constantly evolving threat landscape needs an even faster shift in thinking for...
Directors and boards now held responsible for cybersecurity breaches, says financial watchdog APRA
Directors and boards now held responsible for cybersecurity breaches, says financial watchdog APRA
Financial watchdog APRA has put company directors and boards on...
Top 6 software for small business organisation and operations
Top 6 software for small business organisation and operations
When running a small business, technology is at the centre of...
Ransomware consequences reaching C-Suite executives 
Ransomware consequences reaching C-Suite executives 
Mimecast Limited, leading email security and cyber resilience company, today announced...
16 Tips: How to prevent small business cybercrime and fraud
16 Tips: How to prevent small business cybercrime and fraud
It’s no secret that every business should be wary of...
Program supporting businesses seeking digitally-skilled workers
Program supporting businesses seeking digitally-skilled workers
More than 70 leading organisations across Victoria have welcomed new...
Only 7% considered ‘digital natives’; Small business digital transformation lagging
Only 7% considered ‘digital natives’; Small business digital transformation lagging
Digital transformation has already altered the landscape of every industry....

Tax & Superannuation

Small business tax resources guidebook

Small business tax resources guidebook

The ATO offers a range of tools and services to make it easier for you to get your tax and…
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ATO resources to help you round out 2021

ATO resources to help you round out 2021

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses to…
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Starting Nov superannuation requirements change for SMB employers

Starting Nov superannuation requirements change for SMB employers

Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund they…
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E-invoicing could save SMBs over $40,000 a year, study finds

E-invoicing could save SMBs over $40,000 a year, study finds

According to SAP’s new report, “The connected SMB: Embracing digital strategies to fuel growth,” Australian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could save tens of thousands of dollars a…
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This new policy makes it easier to access government support and assistance

This new policy makes it easier to access government support...

ABN change to reduce red tape and delays for business; businesses will be able to choose up to four industry…
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Latest News

How a cleaning business is cutting costs and saving substantial time with e-invoicing

How a cleaning business is cutting costs and saving substantial...

My VIP Cleaning Company was a busy and successful cleaning business. But owner, Ariel, felt she was spending too much time chasing…
Read More
Speedy recovery: 5 steps for small businesses after a natural disaster

Speedy recovery: 5 steps for small businesses after a natural...

Unfortunately, many retail and small businesses never recover from these extreme weather events. Those who do, often struggle under the…
Read More
Economy expected to grow 4% next year, IMF commends Australia's strong recovery

Economy expected to grow 4% next year, IMF commends Australia's...

The Morrison Government welcomes the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest assessment of the Australian economy, which highlights that Australia’s “strong…
Read More
Half of Australians see crypto being accepted in 'near future'; where does your SME stand?

Half of Australians see crypto being accepted in 'near future';...

Crypto adoption and the use of cryptocurrency in Australia is a hot topic, and it has many people divided. While buying and…
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9/10 small businesses open and trading despite lockdown set-backs

9/10 small businesses open and trading despite lockdown set-backs

Almost 9 in 10 or 89% of NSW small businesses are open and trading, the Commission’s latest Small Business Survey…
Read More
SME Queensland reopening borders; COVID compliance check-list

SME Queensland reopening borders; COVID compliance check-list

From this date, there will be no capacity restrictions on businesses permitted to only allow fully vaccinated people to attend…
Read More

STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Pros and cons of starting your own small business
Building a funding pipeline of young female entrepreneurs
70 Terms every entrepreneur and small business owner needs to...
Need help scaling? Connecting high-growth startups with investors

MARKETING

The best way to advertise...
How to increase sales on your e-commerce site
How to increase sales on your e-commerce site
Are you interested in turning your eCommerce site into a converting powerhouse?...
Word of mouth skyrocketing as traditional marketing at all-time low
Word of mouth skyrocketing as traditional marketing at all-time low
According to a recent survey by SavvySME, word of mouth...
#1 Marketing email customers click on the most
#1 Marketing email customers click on the most
Given that the average person receives 121 emails a day, it...

ECONOMY

Economy expected to grow 4%...
Skilled workers, backpackers and international students to rescue Australia’s SME labour market
Skilled workers, backpackers and international students to rescue Australia’s SME labour market
Eligible visa holders include international students, skilled workers, and working...
Queensland small businesses divided on business conditions returning
Queensland small businesses divided on business conditions returning
CCIQ Policy and Advocacy General Manager Amanda Rohan said businesses...
Pandemic population shifts transforming rural small business opportunities
Pandemic population shifts transforming rural small business opportunities
As the country emerges from its various lockdowns, Australians are...

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How a cleaning business is...
What is cohort marketing, and how does it impact small businesses?
What is cohort marketing, and how does it impact small businesses?
A fantastic product, along with an effective marketing and communications...
The big crypto rush – how much to invest?
The big crypto rush – how much to invest?
In our previous article, The big crypto rush – a few...
The big crypto rush – a few words about risk
The big crypto rush – a few words about risk
In our previous article, The big crypto rush – where...

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