Managing your cash flow
2 May 2025
Blog
We’ve all heard the saying that ‘cash is king’, but despite the popularity of this phrase cash flow is an area of business that is often neglected. Being able to effectively manage your cash flow is key to the long term survival of your business. It will also allow you to maintain enough working capital to operate through quiet periods. Your cash...
Anything is paw-sible with community support
20 October 2025
Blog
As a former school principal for more than 10 years, Orlando dos Santos always encouraged staff and students to achieve their dreams. When he identified a need within the community after witnessing a lot of pet stress, he knew it was time for him to achieve his own dreams. With more than 50 years of experience in dog training under his belt...
Kick off the New Year with your best foot forward
13 January 2025
Blog
As you dive into the new year in small business, it’s important to take stock of your achievements during the past 12 months and to set your business goals for 2025. We have put together a few tips to help ensure smooth sailing in the year ahead. Get on top of your finances Take some time to put your finances in order by reviewing your financial...
The side hustle formed from metal
12 January 2024
Blog
Turning a hobby into a side hustle business can be a labour of love, but one business owner warns others to be careful of the ‘fine print’ of regulations if you are working from home. Empire Copper is owned and operated by husband and wife team Cam and Beth Hayes as a side hustle, while they still work full time in the sheet-metal industry and...
Self-employment opens the door to a second chance
22 March 2018
Blog
Self-employment is becoming an increasingly popular option in today’s tough job market, but have you considered the problems faced by those leaving prison when it comes to gaining employment? Finding a job is difficult for former inmates, and a lack of income and employment opportunities are major obstacles to re-assimilating back into society. To...
Managing your Marketing Budget
Workshop

How much should you spend on marketing? Learn how to set a marketing budget, track your spending and understand typical advertising costs for both digital and traditional channels.

Xero for Beginners
Workshop

Streamline your bookkeeping procedures with Xero, a cloud based accounting software system.

Digital Tools to Boost Productivity
Workshop

Discover how you can use low-cost digital applications to improve business productivity and efficiency.

Pricing to Make a Profit
Workshop

This workshop will help you calculate your product pricing and explore strategies to maximise profitability.

Managing your Cash Flow
Workshop

Actively monitoring and managing your cash flow is vital to tracking the financial health of your business. This practical and interactive workshop explains the process of cash flow planning, including methods and software available to help you.

Building Entrepreneurial Resilience
Workshop

There has never been a time when your resilience as a small business owner has been more critical. This workshop explores some of the tools you can use to build your resilience and maintain a healthy, positive mindset.

Are you using the right tax or BAS agent?
4 April 2025
Blog
Using an unregistered agent to lodge your tax return or business activity statement (BAS) can put you and your business at risk. An unregistered tax or BAS agent may not have the appropriate qualifications or skills needed to handle your BAS or tax requirements. If the agent is negligent with your return, you will not be protected by the safe...