Guides
Guides on the OneBookPlus blog: step-by-step guides for running your business. 23 posts in this category.
What to Charge Per Hour
A qualified plumber on the award costs $31.63 an hour. Once leave, super, workers comp and the hours you cannot invoice are counted, one billable hour costs about $67 before a dollar of overhead. The full build-up, with 2026-27 figures.
Learner Logbook Hours by State in Australia (2026): How Many You Need
Logbook hours in every Australian state and territory for 2026, including night hours, L-hold periods, over-25 exemptions and hazard perception.
How to Start a Driving School in Australia (2026)
Becoming a driving instructor in Australia in 2026: eligibility, checks, the Cert IV, your state licence, a dual-control car, insurance and bookings.
How Much Do Driving Lessons Cost in Australia? (2026)
Driving lessons average about $80 an hour in Australia, but a licence runs from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. The 2026 breakdown.
From Quote to Paid in One App: The Australian Job Workflow
One landscaping job followed from quote to money in the bank, with the customer, quote, job, invoice, payment and BAS all staying linked.
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.
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.
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.
Why I Built an All-in-One Business App for Australian Tradies: and What 200 Conversations Taught Me
The Melbourne-cafe origin story, what 200 conversations with Australian small businesses revealed, and an honest checklist for choosing software.
How to Chase Late Invoices Without Being the Bad Guy
Automate your payment reminders: email first, SMS if that is ignored. How to set the sequence up and get paid without the awkward follow-up call.
AI Receptionist for Australian Small Business: Never Miss a Call (or a Job) Again
An AI receptionist answers your calls, qualifies the caller and books the job. How it compares to voicemail and answering services, and what it costs.
EOFY Checklist 2026: Complete End of Financial Year Guide for Australian Small Business
The end of financial year checklist for Australian small business: super, STP finalisation, stocktake, asset write-off, bad debts and the ATO dates.
10 Invoicing Tips Every Australian Freelancer Should Know
Invoicing advice for Australian freelancers: setting payment terms, putting your ABN on the invoice, and chasing what is overdue without the awkwardness.
How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Small Business
Getting more Google reviews: why they matter for local search, how to ask legally, when to ask, how to automate it, and how to answer a bad one.
ABN, Sole Trader or Company? Choosing the Right Business Structure in Australia
Sole trader, partnership, company or trust: what each structure means for your tax, your liability and your GST, and when it is worth switching.
The Complete Small Business Invoicing Guide: Get Paid Faster in 2026
What to put on an invoice, how to set payment terms, how to chase a late payment, and how to choose invoicing software. Works in any country.
Starting a Small Business in India or Nepal: Registration, GST & Invoicing Essentials
Starting a business in India or Nepal: registration, GST and VAT compliance, what an invoice must carry, and the tools to run it from day one.
How to Pay Employees in Australia: Wages, Super & Tax Withholding Explained
Paying employees in Australia: award rates, PAYG withholding, superannuation, what a payslip must carry, and Single Touch Payroll.
How to Set Up an Online Booking System for Your Business
Choosing and setting up an online booking system: why it matters, the features to look for, and how to connect bookings to invoicing and your CRM.
How to Calculate GST in Australia (2026): Formula, Examples & Common Mistakes
Calculating GST in Australia: the formulas for adding and removing 10 per cent, worked examples for invoices and expenses, and the common mistakes.
Email Marketing for Australian Small Businesses: Beginner Guide
Email marketing for Australian small business: building a list legally, what the Spam Act 2003 requires, campaign ideas, and realistic benchmarks.
How to Register an ABN as a Sole Trader in Australia (2026)
How to register an ABN as a sole trader: who needs one, how to apply online, the common mistakes, and what to do once the number arrives.
Tax Invoice Requirements Australia: ATO Rules, Checklist & Free Template (2026)
What the ATO requires on a valid Australian tax invoice: the seven-element checklist, the $82.50 and $1,000 thresholds, sole trader rules and RCTIs.