[ { "post_id": "359", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Could junior rates of pay be abolished?", "post_content_short": "The SDA is pushing for the abolition of junior rates for younger workers. We’ve outlined the details of the campaign and the potential\n\timpact on your wage costs\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/359\/Blog-Photo-Website-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/could-junior-rates-of-pay-be-abolished\/", "post_date": "2026-04-10 01:02:00" }, { "post_id": "358", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Drought Relief Loan", "post_content_short": "With ongoing dry conditions continuing to impact many regional areas, the NSW Government has opened applications for a Drought\n\tRelief Loan<\/strong><\/a>\n\tof up to $100,000<\/strong>\n\tto support eligible primary producers across NSW.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/358\/Blog-Photo-Website-.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/drought-relief-loan\/", "post_date": "2026-03-26 23:18:00" }, { "post_id": "360", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Interest rates go up: how could this affect your finances?", "post_content_short": "The rise in interest rates can be both positive and negative for your small business, so it’s worth understanding the effect that interest\nrate changes can have. What does this boost in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/360\/Blog-pic-interest-rates.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/interest-rates-go-up-how-could-this-affect-your-finances\/", "post_date": "2026-03-20 03:28:00" }, { "post_id": "356", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "5 things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances", "post_content_short": "Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand.This blog has highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed\n\tabout your financial health.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/356\/Blog-Photo-Website-(1).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/5-things-your-balance-sheet-can-tell-you-about-your-finances\/", "post_date": "2026-03-06 02:22:00" }, { "post_id": "357", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Key Changes under PayDay Super", "post_content_short": "From 1 July 2026, employers will need to make their superannuation contribution payments at the same time they pay their employees’ salaries\nand wages.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/357\/Blog-Photo-Website-(2).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/key-changes-under-payday-super\/", "post_date": "2026-02-27 04:10:56" }, { "post_id": "355", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Managing change in your business", "post_content_short": "Managing change in your business requires employee engagement.  Whether it is a small change to one or two processes, or a\n\tbusiness-wide change, it's common for staff to feel intimidated by it.So what can you do for successful implementation of change?\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/355\/Blog-Photo-Website-.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/managing-change-in-your-business\/", "post_date": "2026-02-19 22:27:55" }, { "post_id": "354", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "5 steps for getting the best from your digital tools", "post_content_short": "Making your business more efficient, productive and automated is central to running an effective small business in the digital age.Let’s\n\tlook at the practical steps for getting the best from your digital tools.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/354\/Blog-Photo-Website-.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/5-steps-for-getting-the-best-from-your-digital-tools\/", "post_date": "2026-02-12 00:54:17" }, { "post_id": "353", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "6 Secrets to getting prompt payment", "post_content_short": "If you’re struggling with late payments, and around half small businesses are, here are some simple strategies to use.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/353\/Blog-Photo-Website-.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/6-secrets-to-getting-prompt-payment\/", "post_date": "2026-01-30 02:39:07" }, { "post_id": "352", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Getting late payments under control", "post_content_short": "63% of Australian businesses say they are losing money to late payments. Here’s what you can do to get your late payment issues under\ncontrol.", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/352\/6w8NkKfOpZy5DdUrispbeK-person-holding-calendar-at-january-BRBjShcA8D4.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/late-payments-under-control\/", "post_date": "2026-01-16 02:28:00" }, { "post_id": "351", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Learning to make good business decisions", "post_content_short": "Financial reports show where your business has been; KPIs and expert guidance help decide where it’s going. Combine solid data with\n\tstrategic thinking to make every decision count.<\/em>\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/351\/Website-Photo-Business-Decisions.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/learning-to-make-good-business-decisions\/", "post_date": "2025-12-12 02:18:26" }, { "post_id": "349", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Why it's smart to accept payments online", "post_content_short": "Online shopping shines because payments are fast, simple and effortless. Learn why accepting payments online is a smart move that lets your\n\tcustomers enjoy the same instant, smooth checkout experience.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/349\/Blog-Photo-05.12.25.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/why-its-smart-to-accept-payments-online\/", "post_date": "2025-12-05 05:29:53" }, { "post_id": "348", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "10 Ways to improve business performance", "post_content_short": "Running a business effectively requires focus, planning, and smart decision-making. In this blog, we outline 10 ways to improve your\n\tbusiness, from streamlining operations to leveraging technology and enhancing client engagement.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/348\/Blog-Photo-Website-28112025.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/10-ways-to-improve-business-performance\/", "post_date": "2025-11-28 04:35:57" }, { "post_id": "347", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Your 101 guide to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)", "post_content_short": "Every business leaves a footprint — on the planet and in the community.
\n\tStrong ESG practices help you make that footprint a positive one. Lead with purpose. Grow sustainably.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/347\/Blog-Photo-Website-ESG.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/101-guide-to-environmental-social-and-governance\/", "post_date": "2025-11-14 04:44:18" }, { "post_id": "346", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "5 challenges for small business - and how to beat them!", "post_content_short": "Want to know how to beat the most common business challenges? We’ve highlighted five common challenges and the simple ways to overcome them.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/346\/Blog-Photo-Krista.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/5-challenges-for-small-business-and-how-to-beat-them\/", "post_date": "2025-11-07 04:57:10" }, { "post_id": "345", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Making data meaningful in your small business", "post_content_short": "Data is only powerful with context. It needs to be accurate and organised and you need to be clear on the necessities vs the niceties. We\n\tcan accumulate, analyse, report and advise on your data or the tools to help get the clarity you need.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/345\/Blog-Photo-Website-Making-data-meaningful-in-your-business.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/making-data-meaningful-in-your-small-business\/", "post_date": "2025-10-31 01:30:00" }, { "post_id": "344", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Does your business have a succession plan?", "post_content_short": "Research from MYOB shows nearly half of Baby Boomer business owners are planning to exit in the next 1 to 5 years. But do you have a\n\tsuccession plan in place to guide this exit?\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/344\/Blog-Photo-Website-24.10.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/does-your-business-have-a-succession-plan\/", "post_date": "2025-10-24 01:15:00" }, { "post_id": "343", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "3 Cloud accounting tips to save your business time and money", "post_content_short": "Accounting tasks don’t have to eat into your business time. With the right cloud accounting software, you can save time and money – while\n\talso getting tighter control over your finances\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/343\/Blog-Photo-17.10.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/3-cloud-accounting-tips-to-save-time-and-money\/", "post_date": "2025-10-17 01:30:00" }, { "post_id": "342", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Cyber Security Awareness Month: Top Tips to Protect Your Business", "post_content_short": "With cyber threats on the rise, especially targeting small businesses, taking proactive steps is essential. In this post, we’ll share\n\tpractical tips to help you safeguard your systems, data and people from common cyber risks.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/342\/Blog-Photo-Website-10.10.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/cyber-security-awareness-month-top-tips-to-protect-your-business\/", "post_date": "2025-10-10 02:15:00" }, { "post_id": "341", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Should you lease or buy your business assets?", "post_content_short": "Should you buy or lease your new equipment? Here are some pros and cons of each. We can also review your financial position, cashflow and\n\tcost base to decide whether buying or leasing is the right option for your business.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/341\/Blog-Photo-Website-SOC.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/should-you-lease-or-buy-business-assets\/", "post_date": "2025-10-03 00:14:59" }, { "post_id": "340", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Gen Z in a Boomer workplace?", "post_content_short": "7 in 10 managers liken supervising Gen Z to babysitting or parenting. But is your people management style what’s at fault? We explain how to\n\tget the best from your Gen Z employees.<\/strong>\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/340\/Blog-Photo-Website-22.08.25-MP.jpg", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/gen-z-in-a-boomer-workplace\/", "post_date": "2025-09-26 02:15:00" }, { "post_id": "339", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Could your business survive without you?", "post_content_short": "Would your business fall apart without you? What’s your Plan B in case of accident, illness, or just so you can take an occasional holiday?\n\tIf you were thinking of selling it, what’s your exit strategy?\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/339\/Blog-Photo-19.09.25.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/could-your-business-survive-without-you\/", "post_date": "2025-09-19 01:35:12" }, { "post_id": "338", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed", "post_content_short": "Self-employment comes with freedom and financial responsibilities. This blog shares tips to help you track expenses, prepare for tax time\n\tand keep your business finances in check.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/338\/Keep-tax-and-expenses-in-check-when-self-employed-Sep-Blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/keeping-your-tax-and-expenses-in-check-when-self-employed\/", "post_date": "2025-09-12 02:00:00" }, { "post_id": "337", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "5 Signs you are undercharging", "post_content_short": "Are you undercharging for your services? It can be hard to tell, particularly if you’re in a niche industry or you’re a contractor. Costs\n\thave been rising, so it may be time to rethink your own pricing.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/337\/Blog-Photo-Website-JC-(2).png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/5-signs-you-are-undercharging\/", "post_date": "2025-09-05 02:00:00" }, { "post_id": "336", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "Right to Disconnect and Employee Choice Pathway", "post_content_short": "From 26 August 2025, all businesses including small ones must follow new Fair Work laws on the Right to Disconnect and the Employee Choice\n\tPathway. Read our blog to understand what these changes mean and how to stay compliant.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/336\/Right-to-disconnect-Aug-Blog.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/right-to-disconnect-and-employee-choice-pathway\/", "post_date": "2025-08-28 17:45:00" }, { "post_id": "335", "post_category_id": "6", "post_title": "How to claim tax deductible expenses as an individual", "post_content_short": "If you’re incurring expenses as part of your job or self-employment, you can claim some of these expenses back and lower your overall income\n\ttax bill. Here’s what you need to know to avoid missing out.\n", "post_icon": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/media\/website_posts\/335\/Blog-Photo-Website-HH-1.png", "post_content_type": "page", "post_content_url": "https:\/\/www.wdf.com.au\/resources\/business-blog\/tax-deductible-expenses-as-an-individual\/", "post_date": "2025-08-22 02:00:00" } ]