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Guides on the OneBookPlus blog: step-by-step guides for running your business. 22 posts in this category.

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Learner Logbook Hours by State in Australia (2026): How Many You Need

Guides🇦🇺 Australia10 min read

Learner Logbook Hours by State in Australia (2026): How Many You Need

A learner-and-parent guide to logbook hours in every Australian state and territory for 2026, including night hours, L-hold periods, over-25 exemptions and the Hazard Perception Test.

Bishal Shrestha22 July 2026

How to Start a Driving School in Australia (2026)

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How to Start a Driving School in Australia (2026)

A practical 2026 guide to becoming a driving instructor in Australia: eligibility, checks, the Cert IV TLI41225, your state instructor licence, a dual-control car, insurance and taking bookings.

Bishal Shrestha22 July 2026

How Much Do Driving Lessons Cost in Australia? (2026)

Guides🇦🇺 Australia10 min read

How Much Do Driving Lessons Cost in Australia? (2026)

Driving lessons average about $80 an hour in Australia, but the total cost of a licence ranges from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Here's the 2026 breakdown.

Bishal Shrestha22 July 2026

From Quote to Paid in One App: The Australian Job Workflow

Guides🇦🇺 Australia24 min read

From Quote to Paid in One App: The Australian Job Workflow

Follow a real landscaping job from a $4,675 quote to money in the bank through a single connected app. See how the customer record, quote, job, invoice, payment and BAS stay linked, so you enter details once and never re-type a customer, price or GST figure.

Bishal Shrestha6 July 2026

How to Quote a Job: A Tradie's Guide

Guides🇦🇺 Australia12 min read

How to Quote a Job: A Tradie's Guide

How to quote a job as a tradie: the labour + materials + markup + travel + GST formula, setting a charge-out rate, deposits and terms, and winning more quotes.

Bishal Shrestha22 June 2026

How to Start a Cleaning Business in Australia (2026)

Guides🇦🇺 Australia12 min read

How to Start a Cleaning Business in Australia (2026)

How to start a cleaning business in Australia: ABN and GST registration, public liability insurance, pricing, finding first clients, and staying compliant.

Bishal Shrestha22 June 2026

Tax Deductions for Tradies in Australia: What You Can Claim

Guides🇦🇺 Australia12 min read

Tax Deductions for Tradies in Australia: What You Can Claim

What tradies can claim at tax time in Australia: tools, vehicle (cents per km), phone, protective clothing, licences and training, plus how to keep records.

Bishal Shrestha22 June 2026

Why I Built an All-in-One Business App for Australian Tradies: and What 200 Conversations Taught Me

Guides🇦🇺 Australia3 min read

Why I Built an All-in-One Business App for Australian Tradies: and What 200 Conversations Taught Me

The founder of OneBookPlus on the Melbourne-cafe origin story, what 200 conversations with Australian SMBs revealed about juggling 5–10 disconnected tools, and an honest checklist for choosing business software in Australia.

Bishal Shrestha9 June 2026

How to Chase Late Invoices Without Being the Bad Guy

Guides🇦🇺 Australia9 min read

How to Chase Late Invoices Without Being the Bad Guy

Late invoices kill small-business cash flow, and chasing them is the admin nobody wants. Here is how to automate payment reminders, email first, SMS if ignored, get paid around five days faster, and free yourself from the awkward follow-ups, with practical tips for getting paid faster in Australia.

Bishal Shrestha6 June 2026

AI Receptionist for Australian Small Business: Never Miss a Call (or a Job) Again

Guides🇦🇺 Australia9 min read

AI Receptionist for Australian Small Business: Never Miss a Call (or a Job) Again

An AI receptionist answers your business calls 24/7, qualifies the caller, books the job and texts a confirmation, so you never lose work to a missed call or voicemail. Here is how it works, how it compares to voicemail and human answering services, what it costs in Australia, and how to set one up.

Bishal Shrestha6 June 2026

EOFY Checklist 2026: Complete End of Financial Year Guide for Australian Small Business

Guides🇦🇺 Australia14 min read

EOFY Checklist 2026: Complete End of Financial Year Guide for Australian Small Business

The definitive end of financial year checklist for Australian small businesses. Every action item, superannuation, STP finalisation, stocktake, asset write-off, bad debts, record-keeping, with key dates and ATO deadlines for 30 June 2026.

Bishal Shrestha6 May 2026

10 Invoicing Tips Every Australian Freelancer Should Know

Guides🇦🇺 Australia8 min read

10 Invoicing Tips Every Australian Freelancer Should Know

Practical invoicing advice for Australian freelancers, from setting payment terms and including your ABN to chasing overdue invoices and choosing the right accounting software.

Bishal Shrestha7 Apr 2026

How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Small Business

Guides🇦🇺 Australia8 min read

How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Small Business

A practical guide to getting more Google reviews, why they matter for local SEO, how to ask legally, timing your requests, automating the process, and handling negative reviews professionally.

Bishal Shrestha26 Mar 2026

Starting a Small Business in India or Nepal: Registration, GST & Invoicing Essentials

Guides🇮🇳 India11 min read

Starting a Small Business in India or Nepal: Registration, GST & Invoicing Essentials

A practical guide for entrepreneurs in India and Nepal, covering business registration, GST/VAT compliance, invoicing requirements, and digital tools to manage your business from day one.

Bishal Shrestha22 Mar 2026

The Complete Small Business Invoicing Guide: Get Paid Faster in 2026

Guides🇦🇺 Australia9 min read

The Complete Small Business Invoicing Guide: Get Paid Faster in 2026

Everything you need to know about professional invoicing, from what to include on an invoice, payment terms, chasing late payments, to choosing the right invoicing software. Works for any country.

Bishal Shrestha22 Mar 2026

How to Pay Employees in Australia: Wages, Super & Tax Withholding Explained

Guides🇦🇺 Australia12 min read

How to Pay Employees in Australia: Wages, Super & Tax Withholding Explained

A complete guide to paying employees in Australia, covering award rates, PAYG withholding, superannuation, payslip requirements, and Single Touch Payroll. Everything you need to stay compliant as a small business employer.

Bishal Shrestha22 Mar 2026

ABN, Sole Trader or Company? Choosing the Right Business Structure in Australia

Guides🇦🇺 Australia10 min read

ABN, Sole Trader or Company? Choosing the Right Business Structure in Australia

A practical guide to choosing between sole trader, partnership, company, and trust structures in Australia, covering ABN registration, tax implications, liability, GST obligations, and when to switch structures as you grow.

Bishal Shrestha22 Mar 2026

How to Set Up an Online Booking System for Your Business

Guides🇦🇺 Australia9 min read

How to Set Up an Online Booking System for Your Business

A practical guide to choosing and setting up an online booking system, why it matters, key features to look for, industry-specific needs, and how to integrate bookings with your invoicing and CRM.

Bishal Shrestha22 Mar 2026

How to Calculate GST in Australia (2026): Formula, Examples & Common Mistakes

Guides🇦🇺 Australia10 min read

How to Calculate GST in Australia (2026): Formula, Examples & Common Mistakes

A step-by-step guide to calculating GST in Australia: the formulas for adding and removing 10% GST, worked examples for invoices and expenses, and the common mistakes that trip up small businesses.

Bishal Shrestha18 Mar 2026

Email Marketing for Australian Small Businesses: Beginner Guide

Guides🇦🇺 Australia8 min read

Email Marketing for Australian Small Businesses: Beginner Guide

A practical introduction to email marketing for Australian SMBs, how to build your list legally, what the Spam Act 2003 requires, campaign ideas that work, and realistic benchmarks.

Bishal Shrestha18 Mar 2026

How to Register an ABN as a Sole Trader in Australia (2026)

Guides🇦🇺 Australia8 min read

How to Register an ABN as a Sole Trader in Australia (2026)

Step-by-step guide to registering an Australian Business Number as a sole trader, who needs one, how to apply online, common mistakes, and what to do after you get your ABN.

Bishal Shrestha6 Mar 2026

Tax Invoice Requirements Australia: ATO Rules, Checklist & Free Template (2026)

Guides🇦🇺 Australia11 min read

Tax Invoice Requirements Australia: ATO Rules, Checklist & Free Template (2026)

What the ATO requires on a valid Australian tax invoice: the 7-element checklist, the $82.50 and $1,000 thresholds, sole trader rules when you are not registered for GST, RCTIs, and how to create a compliant invoice in minutes.

Bishal Shrestha2 Mar 2026

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