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Tax for sole traders

As an Australian sole trader there are two types of taxes you need to be familiar with: Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST). If you’re newly self-employed or just need to brush up, here's a simple guide to help you understand both and how they apply to you as a sole trader.

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How e-Residency programs are driving the next wave of freelancing

For many running a solo business is career freedom. No daily commute, more time with family and the ability to pick and choose work can be a perfect balance. Increasingly, freelancers are taking things to a whole new level, being “location independent”, travelling the globe running a business.

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How to prepare your freelance business for PAYG - Part 1

With end of financial year approaching we’ve noticed a big increase in direct queries and online conversations about Pay As You Go tax instalments (PAYG). What is it? Will it affect me? What’s the best way to manage it?

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Single Touch Payroll - Everything you need to know as a freelancer

There is a lot of information about Single Touch Payroll (STP) online. Very little of it is written for the benefit of solo business owners. This makes getting a clear picture of obligations and responsibilities harder than it should be.

Improve your invoicing in 6 easy steps

Working for yourself is incredibly freeing: you get to choose your own hours and make all the important decisions without having anyone to answer to. But your solo business may be competing with a large corporate beast that offers similar services and invests big dollars in marketing.

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Capture expenses to maximise your profit

Every contractor, freelancer and tradie should know the importance of tracking business expenses. Whether you work in an office, or you’re on the go, it’s the easiest way to reduce your taxable income and boost business profitability.

Interview with Aimie Whiting – Personal Trainer and Metal Artist

One of the best things about being involved with Rounded is meeting and getting to know our customers. Daily we talk to some of the most hard working, inspiring and creative freelancers in the country. Earlier this week we caught up with Aimie Whiting - personal trainer and metal artist.

Mobile bank feeds! December 2018 Product Update.

We're not quite done with 2018! Rounded on Android and iOS now connects to over 100 financial institutions so you can zip through your expenses and income with a tap or two!

How you can stop work interrupting your summer break

If you are lucky enough to be able to take a break over summer it can be great time to relax and recharge. If you’re self-employed however relaxing and recharging is not always as easy as it sounds.

Is your micro business suffering from leakage?

Long time Rounded user Birgit Schönafinger founded Fishbowl PR, a communications agency in

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Fresh ideas, stories and tips on solo business

Tax for sole traders

How e-Residency programs are driving the next wave of freelancing

How to prepare your freelance business for PAYG - Part 1

Single Touch Payroll - Everything you need to know as a freelancer

Improve your invoicing in 6 easy steps

Capture expenses to maximise your profit

Interview with Aimie Whiting – Personal Trainer and Metal Artist

Mobile bank feeds! December 2018 Product Update.

How you can stop work interrupting your summer break

Is your micro business suffering from leakage?