In today’s world, customers expect you to have some sort of online offering. Using the internet to shop around, read reviews and compare prices is natural to the modern-day consumer.  Small business owners need to know how to sell online. If you don’t have some form of presence, then you won’t be an option and you’ll miss out on a great opportunity. According to the Auspost eCommerce report, in 2018 online purchases in Australia grew by more 13% with 73% of households shopping online, spending over $27.5bn.  How to sell online in 4 steps Setting yourself up doesn’t have to be a difficult task. To get started, [...]

This month, Cashflow Manager CEO Tim Millar and National Manager of Commercial Business, Melanie Miller received a warm, hearty reception from Mount Gambier’s business community. With beautiful landscapes, great food, and thriving business culture, we experienced what makes Mount Gambier unique: a dedicated, supportive people that care for one another – both in business and community. Boasting the Blue Lake, Umpherston Sinkhole, and Cave Garden, the region has fantastic must-see attractions. But Mount Gambier is more than that. Its heart is [...]

There are over 2.1 million small businesses in Australia, accounting for 33% of Australia’s GDP, employing over 40% of Australia’s workforce, and paying around 12% of total company tax revenue. They are the lifeblood of the Australian economy. As the number of COVID-19 cases increases daily in Australia and now non-essential businesses forced to close across the country, small business owners are being hit hard. Social distancing, cancelled events, self-quarantine and working from home all contribute to the challenges small [...]

Collaboration is key to achieving sustainable growth and longevity for many businesses. Connecting with co-workers is easier than ever thanks to modern collaboration tools for small businesses. Who would have thought you could communicate with your team through a video call, group chat and share documents all at once with the click of a button. The best part? You don’t have to be in the same room or even country. There are hundreds of options in the market today, so it [...]