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    • Getting startedIf you’re starting a new business in Australia, you’ll find stacks of resources to help ensure you get off on the right foot. Find out if you’re well suited to running your own show with our nifty quiz.
        • Seven ways to get the best tax return possible for your business

          Seven ways to get the best tax return possible for your business

          June 15, 2022
        • Why the five foundations of financial security are especially important for women

          Why the five foundations of financial security are especially important for women

          June 9, 2022
        • Six handy tax tips to help with your small business EOFY

          Six handy tax tips to help with your small business EOFY

          June 8, 2022
    • MarketingGetting to grips with small business marketing is an essential element of solo success. Find the support you need here. Need more help? Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • 6 things you need to know when working with a graphic designer

          6 things you need to know when working with a graphic designer

          June 30, 2022
        • How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          June 27, 2022
        • What is a Virtual CMO and why you might need to hire one

          What is a Virtual CMO and why you might need to hire one

          June 23, 2022
    • Sales
        • How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          June 27, 2022
        • Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          April 6, 2022
        • Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          March 31, 2022
    • ProductivityKnowing what’s involved in setting up and running a small business in Australia, this section will help your productivity. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • How knowing the four types of persuasion will help you nail the perfect pitch

          How knowing the four types of persuasion will help you nail the perfect pitch

          June 29, 2022
        • The five foundations that create a lasting business

          The five foundations that create a lasting business

          June 29, 2022
        • Five ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves to succeed

          Five ways entrepreneurs can invest in themselves to succeed

          June 17, 2022
    • Business technologyWith business technology changing so rapidly it can be hard to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. In this section, we provide straightforward, easy to understand articles about online business tools and other business technology. From choosing a customer relationship management system or an inventory management system to app development, computer and software security and data backups, you are sure to find something useful for your small business in this section. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Can’t afford developer costs? Try a no-code website builder!

          Can’t afford developer costs? Try a no-code website builder!

          June 16, 2022
        • eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          eCommerce is for every business: Why you should bring your biz online

          June 1, 2022
        • How traditional businesses can take advantage of Web3

          How traditional businesses can take advantage of Web3

          May 26, 2022
    • Health + wellbeingYour health and wellbeing is as important as mastering the challenges of small business management and development. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Desperate for some quiet and clarity in this busy world? Mindfulness is the key

          Desperate for some quiet and clarity in this busy world? Mindfulness is the key

          June 6, 2022
        • What a sudden life pivot taught me about putting my own happiness first

          What a sudden life pivot taught me about putting my own happiness first

          June 2, 2022
        • The key to setting yourself up to thrive as a working mum

          The key to setting yourself up to thrive as a working mum

          June 1, 2022
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        • EOFY update from the Small Business Ombudsman: changes to super plus tax help available

          EOFY update from the Small Business Ombudsman: changes to super plus tax help available

          June 14, 2022
        • What are the major parties doing about the small business issues that matter?

          What are the major parties doing about the small business issues that matter?

          May 20, 2022
        • Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates by 0.25%, warning more rises to come

          Reserve Bank of Australia hikes rates by 0.25%, warning more rises to come

          May 3, 2022
    • SpotlightBusiness Class Members showcase their profiles and the services they offer to small business customers in Australia.
        • “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          February 23, 2022
        • In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          January 17, 2022
        • Soloist spotlight: Wendy MacManus, Wendy & Holly Shoes

          Soloist spotlight: Wendy MacManus, Wendy & Holly Shoes

          November 18, 2021
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