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Here are the common cybersecurity issues facing small businesses according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, plus how to stay safe.

So, you’ve made it through 2020. Whether you did it tough or you were fortunate enough to see growth, you got through it. For many businesses, things...

How to recognise when someone is trying to trick you into giving them remote access to your device.

Imagine you’re driving to work and you get a notification on your phone saying that someone is trying to log into one of your Square or PayPal accounts. If...

Check your devices for spyware and increase cybersecurity in your small business.

Every day, Victorians just like you receive millions of emails, and a lot of those emails are spam. This probably isn’t news to you. What may be news...

It has the power to change your day with a single notification – for better or worse. It might be an acceptance email from University or a client...

Ross Cameron from Cameron Research discusses the sentiment and priorities of small business owners going into 2022 and how to navigate potential challenges.

Imagine for a moment that you want to buy yourself a car. What things would you consider when making an investment of that size? What make and model do...

Whether you’re interested in true crime, history, technology, movies, music, business or really any other topic you can think of, there is a podcast...

Imagine a customer receives an email from one of your business’s email accounts requesting payment of an invoice. Your customer opens the invoice...

From setting goals to managing your wellbeing, here are 6 resolutions you can make this financial year to set your small business up for success in 2022–23.

These 10 tips will help you understand what’s involved in a website build, and make sure your website can achieve your goals.

Melbourne and Victoria are growing and with that come a few challenges. One of those challenges is creating a public transport network that can get everyone...

With over 82% of Australians using social media, it’s crucial for your small business to have a strong social media presence. It allows you to connect...

The key to successful business networking is to choose the right networking opportunity for you.  As business owners we all have different needs, different...

Let’s be honest; running a business is pretty damn hard. From meeting prospective clients to maintaining relationships with old ones, from providing...

How to avoid small business burnout according to Organisational Psychologist Sarah Cotton.

Working from home is arguably one of the largest cultural shifts as a result of coronavirus. Just about anyone who can run their business from home, is...

Bushfire risk is imminent and while most preparation is focused on getting your household ready, it’s just as important to prepare your business for...

You’ve probably heard the statistic that small businesses get around 80% of all business through networking generated referrals. It’s a pretty impressive...

An expert panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders draw on their experiences in building mentally healthy workplaces.

Business owners can easily go from CEO to receptionist to salesperson to bookkeeper in the space of a day. However, nothing will have a bigger impact on...

Here are 5 tips to build good client practices that will help you attract, onboard and create memorable first encounters with clients and customers.

Great sales success and conversion sits at the website stage of the sales funnel process. Here's how to optimise your small business website to turn visitors into customers.

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is the new way to report your employee’s tax and super information to the ATO. The ATO is pleased to announce that over 485,000...

No one is a stranger to marketing automation. It is employed by every industry and we all encounter it every day. Chances are you’ve received an automated...

Now is a critical time to address cybersecurity. Australia saw reported losses of over $100m in 2018 alone, and that’s only accounting for scams that...

Are you having trouble with your customers paying on time? You wouldn’t be the only business with this problem. One of the biggest issues for small businesses...

Our cheap and easy tips to get your small business involved in online sale events.

One of the greatest causes of business failure is the amazingly high number of businesses that open without a well-executed business plan. And when it...

Did you know your business needs to start reporting pay, tax and super information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) anytime between now and 30 September...

Despite its importance, business owners and managers routinely make easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to their intellectual property and the laws that protect it.

Stuck for Christmas gift ideas this year and keen to support local businesses? Check out our top list of unique gifts from Melbourne and regional Victorian businesses.

Coming up with fresh content for social media posts doesn’t have to feel like you drew the short straw and get to be the one to clean out the communal...

Tired of the term ‘work–life balance’? We hear you. First coined during the mid-1980s, ‘work–life balance’ is a notion many of us are still...

Once seen as a perk, flexible work became an overnight necessity for almost every workplace in 2020. This pivot was particularly challenging for small...

In a post‑lockdown world, the term flexibility is more than just another buzzword. It is a valuable, and arguably inevitable, part of modern business...

1. Remember your passion The reason many of us embark on self-employment is that we have passion for our profession. That can get lost in the rush to meet...

We all know that many businesses and communities are being heavily affected by the challenging economic conditions created by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Firstly, I understand many small businesses in Victoria have been impacted by the devastating bushfires which continue to impact large parts of Australia....

China’s trade mark laws work differently from most other places – here’s how! You can lose your trade mark rights in China if you’re slow to...

When the ATO works with small business we are often asked questions about what can be claimed, what concessions are available and what’s new for small...

Want more PR? Here’s how to pitch for it. PR specialist Mel Jansen asked the pros at four major media outlets for their tips to make your PR pitch stand...

Split your paragraphs Consider splitting any paragraph on your website homepage that’s more than three sentences. Anything longer than that becomes difficult...

Are you one of the many Australians who earn income through the sharing economy? If so, you may have tax obligations. What activities make up the sharing...

The last couple of years have provided some unprecedented challenges, particularly for business owners. Victorian small businesses have responded by adopting...

In a world that pushes mindfulness, gratitude and resilience, David Burroughs explores the notion of facing into discomfort, rather than away from it.

Maintaining a seasonal small business during the off-season can be stressful. Here are our quick and easy tips to help you manage year-round.

If you or your business imports or exports goods and services, then you will want to know the ins and outs of how Australian tax applies. Stay in the know...