How easy is it to start a small business in Australia?
Are you considering throwing in your day job to start your own business? Got a great idea to supplement your regular income and fuel your passions? Whether you’re going all in or thinking about a side hustle, if you’re toying with the idea of small…
How to get your business ready for a busy Christmas season
It’s here! The holiday season is breathing its merry breath down our necks and every business owner should be prepping now, before its too late. Some businesses may be in shutdown mode over the holidays, and many more will be in a peak sales period….
7 reasons why you need to continually train and educate your employees
Recently, I sat down with Sam Allert (CEO of Reckon) to pitch some upcoming blog stories, and our conversation took a turn to one of his passions: staff training and education. We ended up deep diving into the topic with small business owners in mind….
Why is a CRM so crucial for business growth? We chat to the expert
A CRM, or customer relationship management tool, is a crucial piece of software for businesses of all sizes. Capturing and actioning your customer data, a CRM allows you to manage your business relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers. It can be used for…
Ways your small business can deal with inflation
In 2022, we find ourselves facing sharply rising inflation, higher cost of living and elevating interest rates. If you’re a small business operator, there’s every chance you’re feeling that pinch in a variety of ways. While nobody can change the circumstances we find ourselves in,…
How does registering for GST work in the real world? 3 common scenarios…
Registering for GST is a ‘must do’ for a variety of Australia businesses. This is mostly due to passing the GST turnover threshold, but there are also several scenarios where you will have to register regardless of your turnover. Let’s have a look at three…
How to do BAS in the real world?
If you’re registered for GST, lodging your BAS (business activity statement) is a fundamental reality of doing business in Australia. Lodging your BAS is a cornerstone of remaining compliant with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). So, how does this work in reality? Should you do…
Small business bookkeeping for dummies
Ok, so you’ve finally got your small business idea off the page and into the real world. You did it! Nice job. But now that you’re consumed with providing your goods, building a brand and turning over some cash, you might have forgotten the lurking…