Blog

A collection of articles, stories, tips & tools designed
to keep your small business moving.

Federal Budget 2022: 9 key take-outs for small businesses

31 March 2022 | 4 min read

From tax breaks to wage subsidies to disaster funding, here are nine of the top take-outs for small businesses from the 2022-2023 Federal Budget.

Finance Hospitality Professional services Retail Text

“I wish someone had told me that”: Steve Timmis, Fossey’s Gin

22 March 2022 | 7 min read

Steve Timmis of Fossey’s Gin is an experienced business owner, but a pandemic presented new challenges. Here’s how he tackled them and achieved 40% YOY growth.

Growing Hospitality Text

5 things to consider before dipping into your personal savings

14 March 2022 | 6 min read

A business owner who borrowed from her personal finances on what she learnt, and an accountant on what to consider when deciding whether to dip into savings.

Finance Finance and insurance Professional services Retail Text

How this bike company survived the pandemic by adding new revenue streams

08 March 2022 | 4 min read

A bike hire company quickly changed its business model and found more opportunities for growth.

Cash flow Success stories Retail Text

Business lessons from film and television

07 March 2022 | 4 min read

The Breakfast Club, Moneyball, and Squid Game may not seem the most obvious sources of business inspiration – but if you look deep enough they’re jam-packed with lessons to help your business deliver Oscar-winning performances each and every day.

Resources Building and trade Hospitality Professional services Text

How three tourism businesses are gearing up for 2022

01 March 2022 | 4 min read

Three tourism businesses share how they’ve adapted to restrictions, uncertainty and supply chain challenges, and what they’re doing to buoy consumer confidence.

Growing Hospitality Text

Lessons from lockdown: How two Melbourne businesses thrived

21 February 2022 | 4 min read

Find out how two Melbourne businesses changed direction and invested in digital marketing to ensure lockdown was not a setback.

Growing Hospitality Text

The end of the EFTPOS machine? Going cashless and cardless

14 February 2022 | 4 min read

Cash withdrawals have decreased, cashless businesses have ballooned, cardless payments have increased. New payment technology is on the horizon.

Innovation Arts and lifestyle Hospitality Retail Text

Inside a social enterprise: MOA Coffee Co

07 February 2022 | 5 min read

Coffee subscription brand MOA Coffee Co is fuelled by a genuine desire to do good. Here’s founder Lyndell Fogarty’s tips for social enterprise success.

Growing Hospitality Retail Text

Supply chain solutions: How Storm in a D Cup is balancing stock, staff and service

31 January 2022 | 5 min read

Supply chain disruption isn’t going anywhere quickly. We asked Storm in a D Cup CEO Esther Labi how she keeps bricks & mortar and international ecommerce going.

Cash flow Retail Transport Text

6 podcasts business owners are listening to now (+2 they should be)

24 January 2022 | 6 min read

Business owners share their favourite podcasts for marketing tips, pricing strategies, wellbeing and more.

Growing Hospitality Professional services Retail Text

The essential small business event calendar 2022

21 January 2022 | 9 min read

Prepare for every occasion and sales opportunity in 2022 – hit ‘add to calendar’ on these key dates.

Growing Resources Hospitality Retail Text

Subscribe to the Prospa Blog

Be inspired! Sign up to Prospa’s newsletter to receive tips, tools and small business success stories straight to your inbox.

Resources

Business lessons from film and television

07 March 2022 | 4 min read

Resources Building and trade Hospitality Professional services Text

The essential small business event calendar 2022

21 January 2022 | 9 min read

Prepare for every occasion and sales opportunity in 2022 – hit ‘add to calendar’ on these key dates.

Growing Resources Hospitality Retail Text

Small business government support: a state-by-state guide

27 July 2021 | 10 min read

We have summarised some helpful information on the Government small business support packages designed to help businesses impacted by the recent lockdowns.