Top Resources for Small Business

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Curated by your friendly accountants, because smart businesses use smart tools.

Running a small business can be a lot — from juggling clients to keeping your books balanced and marketing humming.
Here are some of our favourite (and often free!) resources that make the journey a little easier:

Xero Webinars Central

Free training, tips, and updates direct from Xero — perfect for staying confident with your bookkeeping and automation tools.

Website - https://central.xero.com/s/webinars-events

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The Digital Picnic — @thedigitalpicnic

Fantastic social media and digital marketing training that’s approachable, fun, and built for small business owners. Lots of great freebies on their site as well!

Local Council Business Meetups

Friendly, in-person groups for local entrepreneurs — ideal for brick-and-mortar businesses wanting to build community and referral networks.

(We attend @merri_bekcitycouncil events when we can!)

YouTube, TikTok & Podcasts

A goldmine for how-to content on everything from Xero tutorials to marketing strategies, leadership, and productivity hacks.

Just make sure you're getting information relevant to Australian businesses.

Xero App Store

A curated marketplace of apps that integrate directly with Xero — from inventory and payroll to CRM and scheduling.

Your Local Library

Most libraries now offer free business workshops, e-learning subscriptions (like LinkedIn Learning), and even co-working spaces.

Spark Business — @sparkbusiness.global

A community-driven learning hub offering workshops, mentoring, and networking for small business owners.

Join a Spark cohort or event — it’s especially valuable for early-stage growth. Lots of great free resources on their site too!