Guide to small business

Becoming your own boss - it’s the ultimate dream for many working Australians and one that tens of thousands take a chance on each year by starting up their own businesses. In fact, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) there were over 2.3 million actively trading businesses in Australia in 2018, with thousands of new businesses joining the ranks each year.   

Whether you’re running a small business, a big business or a newly started business, there’s a good chance that you’ll need some extra funding at some point along the way.

Taking out a small business loan can be key to getting things off the ground for your business startup or expanding operations at your existing business, whether you're after a $20,000 loan to kit out your new office, or a $100,000 loan to really boost your operations to the next level. And if you’ve already done the hard yards and found the right business loans match, the next step is to nail the application process.

Tedious bank applications are made even more tedious when you don't have the required forms on hand. Fast-track your applications with Mozo's applications checklist.

Choosing a business banking account is about packing all the transaction facilities you need into the smallest possible monthly fee. There's a wide range of options, often varying from bank to bank, but here are some small business finance tips.

It's important for a small business to establish a relationship with a bank, as you may one day want to ask for a business loan or demand a mates rate on fees. 

Whether to get a small business credit card - and which one to apply for - is a matter of balancing features against interest and fees, and securing the best business credit card offer.

The variety of high interest business accounts may spoil you for choice. It's all about the features you need and the best interest rate you can get.

It’s a term you may have come across before, but what exactly is a business overdraft? Essentially it’s a line of credit attached to a business bank account or debit card which allows businesses to draw on money (up to an approved limit) beyond what they actually have in the account.

If you’re a small business owner searching for some extra funding, you don’t want to wind up saddled with a loan and an interest rate that will send your business under instead, do you? Of course not! You want an affordable source of cash and you want it quick.