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31/05/2026

Resilience checklist

Stressed businesses in survival mode often struggle with cash flow, making it difficult to continue trading. The priority is financial stability. Improve liquidity and forecast cash flow Free up cash by managing inventory efficiently, as holding too much increases costs. Sell unused assets, lease equipment instead of buying, and negotiate longer supplier payment terms. Selling excess inventory at a discount is better than letting it sit idle....

Stressed businesses in survival mode often struggle with cash flow, making it difficult to continue trading. The priority is financial stability. Improve liquidity and forecast cash flow Free up c…

16/04/2026

Competing and pricing confidently in a cost-pressured market

Rising costs, tighter budgets, and more price-sensitive customers are challenging every business. When material, people and supply chain expenses keep climbing, and customers hesitate to pay more, the solution isn’t to slash prices. It’s to compete on value, not cost. The goal is to protect profit while strengthening customer trust. Start by understanding your true costs You can’t defend or set prices confidently without knowing what it really costs to operate....

08/03/2026

Understanding balance sheets, profit and loss, and cash flow

Running a business is much easier when you know what your financial reports are telling you. Three of the most important documents are the balance sheet, the profit and loss account (sometimes called an income statement) and cash flow statement. Think of these as your business’s health check-ups. What is a profit and loss account? A profit and loss account (P&L) measures how much money your business made and spent over a period of time (usually a year)....

Running a business is much easier when you know what your financial reports are telling you. Three of the most important documents are the balance sheet, the profit and loss account (sometimes cal…

02/03/2026

Save time with technology

Technology is changing the way businesses operate, from automating routine tasks to enabling smarter decision-making. Digital tools can save you time, reduce costs, and position your business for …

02/11/2025

Dealing with a sudden cash flow crisis, even if you’re working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable customer might take much longer to pay than anticipated or a large consignment might fail to show up, leaving you out of pocket. If you’re starting a business, it could simply be taking longer than expected to turn a profit....

Dealing with a sudden cash flow crisis, even if you’re working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable customer might take much longer to pay than anticipated or a lar…

08/09/2025

On 26th August, all Australian businesses are subject to the Right to Disconnect law, which gives employees the right to decline monitoring, reading, and responding to work-related contact outside of working hours, unless it is considered unreasonable. Here is what you need to know.

The Right to Disconnect law will take effect for small businesses on 26th August 2025. Discover what it means and how to remain compliant.

07/09/2025

Raising prices can feel risky. You may worry about losing loyal customers or damaging your reputation. But if your costs are rising, your services are expanding, or your margins are too tight, a price increase isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential for long-term sustainability. Recognise the right time to raise prices There are clear signs that it might be time to review and increase your pricing, such as rising supplier costs, consistently high demand, improved offerings, or declining margins....

Raising prices can feel risky. You may worry about losing loyal customers or damaging your reputation. But if your costs are rising, your services are expanding, or your margins are too tight, a p…

03/08/2025

Whether you handle online payments, store customer data, operate remote teams, or rely on SaaS platforms to run your company, you’re exposed. From stolen credentials to ransomware, cybercrime can disrupt your business, cost you real money, and damage your reputation. It’s important to pay attention to anything the seems out of the ordinary, such as: Unusually large transactions from new or unverified customers....

Whether you handle online payments, store customer data, operate remote teams, or rely on SaaS platforms to run your company, you’re exposed. From stolen credentials to ransomware, cybercrime can …

07/07/2025

Many businesses encounter cash flow difficulties every year, particularly during growth phases when expenses often rise faster than revenue. There’s a need for effective cash flow management and securing additional funding during challenging times. Start with a cash flow forecast A detailed cash flow forecast can help you pinpoint when you might run out of cash and identify the funding you’ll need to bridge the gap....

Many businesses encounter cash flow difficulties every year, particularly during growth phases when expenses often rise faster than revenue. There’s a need for effective cash flow management and s…

04/06/2025

Running a small business is exciting – but let’s be honest, managing the admin side of things can feel overwhelming. Between keeping financial records, looking after daily operations, and ensuring compliance with tax laws, it’s easy to feel buried under endless to-do lists. But here’s the good news: with the right strategies, small business administration doesn’t have to be a headache....

Running a small business is exciting – but let’s be honest, managing the admin side of things can feel overwhelming. Between keeping financial records, looking after daily operations, and ensuring…