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Budget 2020: What’s in it for freelancers and sole traders?

Three days ago, the federal government delivered their once-in-a-century budget in response to our once-in-a-century health pandemic and follow-on economic recession. Rounded CEO Nicholas Beames takes a look at how it will impact freelancers and sole traders.

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How to start a business in Australia | Rounded

Thinking about opening a small business of your own? Get started on the right foot with this overview of what you need to do.

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Freelance and Sole Trader Insurance: An Overview | Rounded

As a sole trader operating under your own name, there’s a chance you could be held liable for damages or other unexpected expenses. Fortunately, you can protect yourself and your assets with freelancer insurance. Here’s what you need to know.

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Tax for sole traders

As a sole trader, it’s important to make sure you understand how to handle your taxes. This can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to freelancing.

Accounting for personal trainers - Tips for managing your fitness business

We speak directly with a wide variety of sole traders and business owners, including many personal trainers and fitness experts. It's clear that building a personal training business presents some unique challenges.

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Inside a startup during the early days of COVID-19

Over the past 10 weeks, we’ve seen broad-scale and often tragic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia has dealt with containing the spread of the virus better than any country in the world but it’s still touched all of us in some way and life has undoubtedly changed forever.

Large companies will soon display how long they take to pay small businesses

The Australian government has finally wised up to the fact that companies with the deepest pockets are nearly always the slowest to pay. A new bill introduced to parliament would require large companies to publish their payment times.

May 2020 news and recurring invoices update

Like most, we’ve had to adjust a little here at Rounded, but

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What can you claim on tax? A guide for freelancers

One of the perks of being a sole trader or freelancer is the ability to reduce your tax bill by claiming business expenses as a tax deduction.

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Essential home office ideas for freelancers

To be a productive at-home freelancer, you need a comfortable place to work. How you fit out your space will make a big impact on your physical and mental health—and your bottom line.

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Budget 2020: What’s in it for freelancers and sole traders?

How to start a business in Australia | Rounded

Freelance and Sole Trader Insurance: An Overview | Rounded

Tax for sole traders

Accounting for personal trainers - Tips for managing your fitness business

Inside a startup during the early days of COVID-19

Large companies will soon display how long they take to pay small businesses

May 2020 news and recurring invoices update

What can you claim on tax? A guide for freelancers

Essential home office ideas for freelancers