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Why you need to raise your prices loudly before EOFY

Announcing a public price increase can boost sales, build trust, and position your small business as in-demand before EO...
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What SME owners worry about the most: New NAB survey reveals the list

The survey also found that 50 per cent of small business owners were cutting costs and seeking better terms with supplie...
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Five things I wish all small-business owners knew as a bookkeeper

"I can confidently tell you: your Xero file is not the worst I’ve seen. "

South Australia opens grants for women entrepreneurs

SA has opened round two of the Fearless Innovator Grant to boost early-stage capital access for female-led start-ups.
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Small-business directors reminded of their legal responsibilities with company money and assets

Company directors have legal obligations to ensure they act in good faith in the company's best interests, says Asic.
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Amex reopens grant program for small restaurants

Amex's 2025 "Backing Small" grant program for small restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne offers $23,000 each to help them...
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Late payments and unpaid invoices: How small businesses can protect themselves

Here's how to get paid promptly – and what to do if you're ghosted.

Digital payments may be rising, but survey shows most consumers back cash

14 per cent want essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies to continue offering the option. 
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Why ATO debt should become your top financial priority in 2025

With ATO tax debt no longer deductible from 1 July 2025, here's how SMEs can manage and refinance tax debt now to avoid ...
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Passing the ‘pub’ test: ATO reveals the craziest work-related expenses claims it nixed

The ATO reminds taxpayers not to try to claim personal items as ‘work-related expenses'.