https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au Business Startup, Marketing, Sales, Operations & Finance Courses Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:01:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cropped-ASBC-LOGO-cropped-32x32.png https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au 32 32 noCopyright (c) Steve SlisarBusiness Startup, Marketing, Sales, Operations & Finance Courses https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/when-ai-comes-for-the-spreadsheet-people/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:48:58 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12174 How the mass redundancies at Block are reshaping the future of Finance and Administration roles — and what tools are already filling the gap When Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block Inc., announced in early 2026 that approximately 4,000 employees — nearly half the company’s total workforce — would be made redundant, the business world took […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/what-most-people-ask-about-how-to-use-xero/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:38:01 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12165 Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the questions people are asking, categorized by user stage and topic: 1. Getting Started & Setup 2. Daily Operations & Core Functions Invoicing & Sales: Bills & Purchases: Bank Reconciliation (The heart of Xero): 3. Reporting & Understanding Finances 4. Specific Scenarios & Troubleshooting 5. Integrations & Add-Ons 6. Advanced […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/microsoft-misled-australian-consumers-regarding-copilot-and-ai-plans/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:01:28 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12154 If you look at what happened with this latest legal issue for Microsoft you might also think that this tactic is used by many other smaller software companies. All Microsoft did was to OMIT the option to maintain your Microsoft Office 365 Subscription without paying any extra costs. Microsoft’s “Copilot” Pitch Backfires: ACCC Finds Tech […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/mark-zuckerberg-identifies-social-media-as-a-great-place-to-advertise/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:39:22 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12125 He didn’t use those words exactly but what he did say was that social media websites are where influencers connect with their audiences and individuals prefer to use private communications networks to stay in touch and share information about what they’re doing. Mark Zuckerberg declared that social media, as the world once knew it, is […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/why-new-workers-need-far-more-than-just-xero-or-myob-in-2026-and-beyond/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:32:20 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12120 MYOB or Xero knowledge and skills is not enough now For decades, the entry ticket into bookkeeping and office administration roles was simple: learn MYOB or Xero, understand debits and credits, and you were employable. While those technical bookkeeping skills remain essential, the reality of today’s workplace has dramatically shifted. Employers now expect new workers—whether […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/business-or-bricks-starting-up-vs-buying-property-in-newcastle-nsw/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:32:53 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12115 Newcastle, NSW – 160 km north of Sydney – has shed its BHP steel skin and emerged as Australia’s fastest-growing regional city in 2025. Population 580,000 and rising, median house price $820,000, rental yields 4.8–6.2 %, and a start-up scene that just raised $180 m in FY24. Two classic wealth paths now sit side-by-side: launch […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/the-startup-spark-why-starting-your-own-business-ignites-the-soul/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:58:36 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12111 Starting a business is more than a career choice—it’s a transformative journey toward self-realization and fulfilment. Beyond practical motivations like profit, entrepreneurship taps into deep-seated desires for autonomy, purpose, and legacy. Here’s why launching your own venture is an exhilarating path to a life of meaning. Make a DifferenceStarting a business lets you tackle a […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/myob-training-will-make-your-business-more-efficient/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:23:42 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12100 With MYOB courses, students are taken through the correct procedures for data entry and handling financial transactions and this knowledge can be transferred to the workplace. If you have employed someone who hasn’t gone through this training you might find that they are not using best practice with your accounting. Daily transactions make up the […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/is-square-a-better-alternative-to-xero/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:31:47 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12093 Xero is getting all sorts of bad publicity in recent years for its relentless annual increase in subscription fees. Comments are appearing on their Facebook ads and in online forums about the pain it is causing small businesses so we wanted to delve into an alternative software program that might suit some businesses, Square. Square […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/why-small-businesses-should-do-an-online-xero-course/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:31:57 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12087 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/payroll-in-2025-key-changes-and-events-every-australian-small-business-should-know/ Tue, 27 May 2025 03:47:11 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12061 As we approach the end of the 2024–25 financial year, Australian small businesses face a dynamic payroll landscape. From legislative reforms to industry events, staying updated is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency. Here’s a concise overview of the most significant payroll developments and upcoming events in 2025. Major Payroll Changes in 2025 1. Superannuation […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/reckon-lures-new-users-amidst-xero-price-hikes/ Wed, 14 May 2025 19:59:03 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12055 As the cost of living and doing business continues to rise, small businesses and accountants are feeling the pressure to find affordable solutions—especially when it comes to essential tools like accounting software. Recently, popular cloud accounting provider Xero announced another round of price increases, leaving many users re-evaluating their software expenses. In the wake of […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/jerry-doesnt-want-his-son-to-have-to-work-at-maccas-kfc-or-coles-to-earn-money/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:06:14 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12051 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/barrys-boring-website-needs-help-what-digital-marketing-skills-does-he-need/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:16:11 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12036 I was speaking with Barry about his online business as an Amazon Affiliate. He is a young man who wants to find a way of earning money online and he wants to focus on a niche that he can relate to. Barry would rather NOT have to earn money by working at Maccas, KFC or […]]]> https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/what-does-putt-putt-golf-have-to-do-with-10-pin-bowling/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:29:30 +0000 https://www.australiansmallbusiness.com.au/?p=12030 Tourist destinations all the way up the NSW Coast from Foster to Byron Bay rely on travellers for many jobs and their local economy. These tourists come from all over Australia and overseas and some are In our recent exploration of this area we came across the Ballina Ten Pin Bowling Alley and they seem […]]]>