How to Use an EFTPOS Machine

17.11.2024 Payments

An EFTPOS machine is an essential tool for modern businesses. EFTPOS (which stands for Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale) machines accept..

Debit Cards vs. Eftpos Cards — What’s The Difference?

14.11.2024

In Australia there’s often confusion between debit cards vs. eftpos cards. While the word EFTPOS can be used in multiple ways; in this instance we’re..

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Discover the story behind the regional town of Inglewood, Victoria, and three local businesses whose spirit and resilience in the face of adversity is helping them thrive.

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What's New at Zeller

29.10.2024

Following the release of the new Zeller Terminal 2 and Zeller POS Lite, we’ve been hard at work listening to your feedback to add more new features..

The Secret to One of Sydney’s Best New Restaurants Is Free-flowing Drinks… and Data

23.10.2024

After a 20-year career shaking and stirring behind the bar and in the boardroom of some of Sydney’s most revered venues, Joong Charpentier is today..

How to Start a Food Truck Business in Australia

18.10.2024

The local food industry has seen remarkable growth, with food trucks becoming a vibrant part of the culinary landscape. Over 5,000 food trucks are..

Best Apps for Tradies: Essential Tech for Your Toolbox

15.10.2024

Supercharge your workflow with these must-have apps for tradies to organise projects, track expenses, accept payments, and manage teams. Whether..

Zeller Terminal: Your EFTPOS Payments Solution, and So Much More

10.10.2024

Meet your newest recruit: a sleek, reliable multitasker that takes payments, processes sales, cuts costs, grows tips, splits bills, and boosts your..

What Is Visual Merchandising? 8 Tips for Retail Businesses

8.10.2024

Visual merchandising means creating engaging displays — physically and digitally — to grab customers’ attention and drive sales. It includes..

Community, Comedy, and Not Commbank: The Winning Mix for this Darwin Bar

2.10.2024

When the opportunity came up for husband-and-wife team, Briant and Monica, to take over a bar in Darwin City, they seized it, signing the contracts..

What is a SKU? The Complete Guide to Stock-keeping Units

26.09.2024

A stock-keeping unit (SKU) is a set of alphanumeric digits, usually eight to ten characters, that retailers use for tracking inventory. SKUs enable..

Getting Started with Zeller POS Lite: Your All-In-One Payments and Point-of-Sale Solution

26.09.2024

Processing sales just got even easier with Zeller POS Lite — enabling you to deliver swift, hassle-free checkouts, and a smoother customer..

Meet the Winners of the 2024 Zeller Regional Small Business Grant

2.09.2024

This year, Zeller launched the inaugural Zeller Regional Small Business Grant, offering four regional Australian businesses a share in $10,000 to..

Introducing the Next Generation of Payments and POS: Zeller Terminal 2

26.08.2024

Innovated and engineered in Melbourne, Zeller Terminal 2 features a never-before-seen design, and a built-in point-of-sale. Discover what’s under the..

Digital Marketing: Six Tips from a Small Business Mentor

20.08.2024

When you’re a small business owner running operations, managing accounts, hiring staff, and juggling customer service, it’s understandable that..

3G Shutdown: What Business Owners Need to Know

13.08.2024

Australia’s 3G network is being switched off at the end of October. While this transition ultimately means greater connectivity and efficiency, it..

What is Integrated EFTPOS?

12.08.2024

If you’re shopping around for a payments provider or a point-of-sale system, you may have come across the term ‘integrated EFTPOS’. In this article,..

What's New at Zeller

9.08.2024

This month, we’ve made end-of-day reconciliation easier, added an extra layer of security to online payments, and given even more power to the Zeller..

Best POS Systems 2024: The Ultimate Point of Sale Guide for Retail, Restaurants, and More

6.08.2024

With hundreds of point-of-sale (POS) providers in Australia, selecting the right one can be an overwhelming task. In this article, we outline the key..

Zero Cost EFTPOS: How Does It Work and What’s the Catch?

29.07.2024 Payments

You might have heard about ‘zero-cost’, ‘fee-free’, and ‘no-pay’ EFTPOS: as their names suggest, they offer business owners a way to accept payments..

What is a POS System and How Does It Work?

25.07.2024

Whether you’re running a small market stall or a multi-venue operation, your point of sale will be the hub of your business. To help you choose the..

Shop Small: Six Tips to Boost Your Revenue this August

17.07.2024

American Express’ Shop Small is back encouraging shoppers to support local business. Read on to learn how you can get involved and how you can..

Paying the Way Forward: The Next Trends in Australian Payments

16.07.2024

Zeller’s Head of Product, James Vatiliotis shares his insights on the innovation we can expect to see in payment technology over the next 12 months.

From Salon to Solo: How Tech is Changing the Face of Beauty Businesses

28.06.2024

A new generation of beauty and hair professionals are forging their own paths, choosing to work independently rather than seek traditional..

A Simple Guide to Registering a Business Name in Australia

19.06.2024

What’s in a name? Everything when it comes to business. In this guide, we explain what you need to consider when choosing a trading name and answer..

Oracle and Zeller Team Up to Power Restaurant Payments

19.06.2024

Australia’s favourite payments provider, Zeller, and the global leader in restaurant POS systems, Oracle, have come together to provide restaurateurs..

What's New at Zeller

3.06.2024

From analysing settlement reports to managing budgets and simplifying expense reconciliation: you’ve now got even more visibility and control over..

EOFY Planning: Expert Insights from a Business Tax Accountant

31.05.2024

Love it or hate it, the end of the financial year is just around the corner. So, to help you get prepared and to get the most out of tax time, we..

Zeller for Events: How to Rent an EFTPOS Machine

24.05.2024

No matter how soon, big, or complex your event is, Zeller takes the pain out of processing payments. Whether you're planning a music festival,..

2024–25 Federal Budget: 10 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know

15.05.2024

From immediate tax deductions to energy rebates, and mental wellbeing support, here’s what this year’s budget means for you and your business...

A Business Owner’s Guide to Chargebacks and How to Avoid Them

13.05.2024

At best, chargebacks are frustrating. At worst, they are costly disruptions that can harm your bottom line. Understanding why chargebacks occur –..

Playing Your Cards Right: Business, Corporate, Credit, Debit & Expense Cards Explained

7.05.2024

Issuing payment cards to employees for business-related spending is a great way of simplifying expense management in the workplace. What’s less..

What's New at Zeller this April

12.04.2024

Whether you’re receiving funds, or transferring them, this month, we’ve made it easier for you to see exactly where your money is. Plus hospitality..

On Furnishings & Funding: How to Make a House a Home with Sydney Charity ReLove

8.04.2024

When an architect and a banker met while volunteering at a charity raising money for cancer, it set in motion a friendship and a project that has..

‘It really saved us’: How Zeller Solved Adelaide Festival’s Payment Problems

3.04.2024

A varied cultural programme with multiple venues poses a unique set of challenges for event organisers, but it shouldn’t for payment providers. For..

6 Signs You’re Ready to Grow Your Business

13.03.2024

Thinking of scaling up? Give your business the best chance of success by timing it right. You run a business. You’ve got customers, and your product..

What's New at Zeller

4.03.2024

This month we’ve been busy building enhancements that will give you even more flexibility when it comes to managing your business finances.

Three Ways Businesses Are Using ‘Pay by Link’ to Keep Payments Secure & Simple

28.02.2024

In the service industry, taking payment hasn’t always been as straightforward as tapping a card. Now it is, thanks to Pay by Link, a handy new..

Best Invoicing Software for Australian Businesses in 2024

15.02.2024

Compare all the best invoice software to find the right one for your business. Gone are the days of creating an invoice in Word, converting it to a..

Comparing the Best Business Bank Accounts in Australia for 2024

14.02.2024

Learn how Zeller Transaction Account compares to traditional business banks in Australia. Keeping accurate financial records is essential to running..

2024 Guide to the Australian Minimum Wage for Employers

2.02.2024

If you’re hiring staff, promoting staff, or giving employees different responsibilities this year, you’ll need to know exactly how much you should be..

The Best Expense Management Software for Australian Businesses in 2024

24.01.2024

What is expense management? Expense management refers to any solution that helps your business track and reconcile business-related expenses...

Small Business Security: Five Tips to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

21.12.2023 Security

When you accept payments with Zeller, your business benefits from a dedicated anti-fraud team and 24/7 transaction monitoring. However, there’s even..

What’s New at Zeller this December

14.12.2023

This month, we’ve bolstered the Zeller toolkit with functionality that will allow you to customise your EFTPOS terminal, manage team expenses, keep..

Managing a Mobile Business on an iPhone: All in a Day’s Work for this Gen-Z Entrepreneur

12.12.2023

Starting your own business is a daunting undertaking for anyone, but arguably more so when you’re doing it solo, in a foreign country, at just 24..

5 Reasons a Savings Account Might Be Good for Your Business

8.12.2023

Zeller already helped you grow your business, now we’re helping you grow your account balance. Whether you’re an established business owner or are..

Zeller Corporate Cards: A Winning Hand for Managing Business Expenses

4.12.2023

The petty cash box is empty, you can’t find the business credit card, and you’re up to your knees in receipts. Thankfully there’s an easier way to..

From Analytics to Apples: Meet the Businessman Bearing Fruit at a Mosman Institution

30.11.2023

When Som Banerjee first visited the Sydney Produce Market, he was dressed in his regular business attire. At four o’clock in the morning, he was..

Tapping Into Tech: How the Ascot Vale Hotel Has Raised the Bar on Payments

27.11.2023

From splitting payments to surcharging, tipping and sending digital receipts: the functionality of the modern EFTPOS terminal goes above and beyond..

10 Things Your Small Business Should Be Doing Ahead of the 2023 Christmas Holidays

16.11.2023

Understandably, the first sight of Christmas decorations might send small business owners into a blind panic. Not only does it herald the festive..

Three Ways to Boost Your Brand with Zeller

14.11.2023

From promoting an offer on the screen of Zeller Terminal to adding a QR code onto your receipts, or customising the colour of your invoices: Zeller..

What’s New at Zeller this November

1.11.2023

This month we’ve launched four new tools to give businesses even more flexibility around payments: accepting them, making them and splitting them. We..

Introducing Tap to Pay on iPhone with Zeller App

31.10.2023 Payments

No EFTPOS machine? No problem. All you need is your iPhone and Zeller App. Welcome to the future, where transactions can be made instantly,..

Introducing: Zeller Virtual Terminal

27.10.2023

A simple solution for taking card payments instantly with no hardware required. So you need a way to charge your customers, but you don’t have time..

10 Reasons Why You Should Switch to a Zeller Transaction Account

23.10.2023

Gone are the days when managing your money was synonymous with paperwork, bank tellers, and hidden fees. Enter the new age of business finance with..

Perennial Success: How a Sydney Florist Keeps Flourishing After Two Decades

19.10.2023

Walking along Military Road in the Lower North Shore village of Mosman, you’ll be stopped in your tracks by a sweet smell of freesia and hyacinth, or..

Introducing: Split Payments on Zeller Terminal

16.10.2023

The game-changing way to pay that breaks down bills, not friendships. We've all been there. Smartphone in one hand, bill in the other... frantically..

Surcharging in Australia: is it right for your business?

12.10.2023

Passing on an EFTPOS transaction fee to your customer is increasingly becoming a favoured cost-saving measure for businesses navigating a tough..

The Key to Success Is Minimal Intervention Says Lyndon Kubis

5.10.2023

When Lyndon Kubis isn’t digging for the next best vintage in a cellar somewhere in Europe, he’ll be found travelling the wine roads of Australia or..

Jar Half Full: Tipping is on the Rise in Australia, Zeller Data Reveals

5.10.2023 Payments Security

Despite a cost of living crisis, customers are rewarding great service more than ever before. Whether it’s a conscious effort, or whether it’s a..

Dialling In on Authentic Hospitality With Radio Mexico

8.09.2023

Hailing from Brisbane, via Barcelona, Adele Arkell burst onto the café scene in 2001 and has been shaping our tastes ever since. The founder and..

What’s New at Zeller this August

22.08.2023

What can be sent in a text, scheduled in the future and comes in three new, customisable templates? Zeller Invoices. Plus, new functionality to..

Meet the Retail Royalty of Queen Victoria Market

8.08.2023

Watching Malcolm McCullough behind the counter at his Victoria Market delicatessen, it’s hard to believe that just seven years ago, this same..

5 Steps to Choosing the Right Pricing Strategy for Your Business

31.07.2023 Payments

How to find the right price to maximise your profits and keep customers happy. The importance of appropriately pricing your products cannot be..

The True Cost of EFTPOS Transaction Fees

25.07.2023 Payments

Understanding how much accepting card payments really costs your business. Let's be real: the vast majority of your customers are paying on card..

Forever Young: How A Vintage Institution Keeps Thriving After Forty Years

18.07.2023

If you were wearing a vintage pair of Levi's in the early '80s, there's a strong chance they were sourced by Tina Lowe and Ross Waddington. The..

What’s New at Zeller this July

12.07.2023

Connect Zeller Terminal with over 600 point-of-sale (POS) platforms, download your Transaction Account statement, plus two new features to keep your..

GST for Small Business: All Your Questions Answered

7.07.2023

A simple guide to the Australian goods and services tax. For most Australian business owners and consumers, GST needs no introduction. The 10% ‘goods..

Top 5 Business Apps to Help Build Your Startup

29.06.2023

From design and payments to accounting, email marketing, and project management, these tools empower startups to streamline operations and maximise..

How EFTPOS Transactions Work: Pulling Back the Curtain on Cashless Payments

5.06.2023 Payments Security

Discover how this everyday technology functions and why it’s important to choose the right hardware. You’ve tapped. You’ve swiped. You’ve been..

On Grit & Growth: Lessons in Scaling from an Australian Fashion Retailer

29.05.2023

When a customer in New York placed an order with Australian menswear label Christian Kimber, he wasn’t expecting to receive a call from the designer..

Introducing Pay at Table with Zeller Terminal – New Technology to Boost Your Restaurant Revenue

18.05.2023 Payments

Our latest payments feature is here and it’s revolutionising the hospitality experience. The payment process is often the Achilles’ heel of many..

What’s New at Zeller this May

11.05.2023

A game-changing update for hospitality, plus three new features to help streamline your finances. At Zeller, we’re constantly looking to improve and..

2023–24 Federal Budget: 10 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know

10.05.2023

From energy savings to asset write-offs and cyber security, here’s what this year’s budget means for you. A cost of living crisis and record-high..

Cloud vs. On-Premise POS: Understanding the Differences

20.04.2023 On Premise POS Zeller Integrated Cloud-based POS

Know how to choose the right point-of-sale system for your business. Since James Ritty revolutionised the transaction experience in 1879 with his..

The Future of Payments: Zeller's Take on Emerging Trends

18.04.2023

As the world of payments continues to evolve at a rapid pace, businesses need to stay ahead of the curve to ensure they are providing the best..

How to Start a Business in 10 Steps

17.04.2023

Follow our small business checklist to help get your new idea off the ground. If you’ve decided to start your own business, it’s likely you’re..

Pay on Your Zeller Debit Card With Apple Pay

5.04.2023

Business spending just got simpler. With one in four consumers now using a mobile wallet to make card payments, Australia is fast becoming one of the..

Xero vs. MYOB: How to Choose the Right Accounting Software for Your Business

31.03.2023

Whether you’re scaling up and looking to streamline your payroll and inventory, or need a bit of support managing your business cash flow and tax..

What’s New at Zeller this March

29.03.2023

Discover all the latest updates in your Zeller Account. At Zeller, we’re constantly looking to improve and enhance your experience. Thanks to the..

More Ways to Get your Invoices Paid with Zeller and Xero

19.03.2023

Connecting Zeller online payments with Xero Invoices helps to get your invoices paid faster. No business owner enjoys waiting for invoices to be..

Create the Perfect Invoice in 7 Steps

27.02.2023

Sending the perfect online invoice not only helps you get paid on time and maintain great customer relationships, it also ensures your business looks..

The New Customer Journey: Paving a Path to Purchase

16.02.2023

As a retailer, you’ve probably noticed the customer journey changing over time. Advancements in technology have made it easier and easier to reach..

Track Financial Metrics to Reach your Business Targets

15.02.2023

Which metrics and KPIs should you be monitoring for business growth? To accurately gauge the financial health of your business, it’s essential to..

What’s New: Discover More Financial Solutions From Zeller

7.02.2023

Read on to discover our latest products, newest features, and enhanced capabilities, all designed to help you streamline your business finances. It’s..

Need to Save Your Business Time and Money? Try Online Invoicing

30.01.2023

New online invoicing software can help automate and scale your invoicing functionality For most businesses, invoicing is a day-to-day part of..

Zeller App: Manage All of Your Business Finances From Your Smartphone

30.01.2023

Manage all of your Zeller products from one app. The Zeller App is one app to manage all of your business finances — accounts and cards, EFTPOS and..

Introducing Zeller Invoices – online invoicing software that gets you paid faster

30.01.2023

Smarter invoicing software designed for any business. Online invoicing is an essential part of running any type of business, but it can sometimes be..

Replace your Outdated Business Bank with Zeller

8.12.2022

Everything you'd expect from a business account — and more. As a business owner, you want to focus on growing your business. Whether your goal is to..

Swap your Business Bank for a Zeller Transaction Account

8.12.2022

Discover a better way to store and spend business funds. Zeller Transaction Account is a powerful business transaction account that makes keeping on..

Spend Smarter with the New Zeller Debit Card

8.12.2022

Meet your powerful new business Debit Card. Without fast access to your takings, business cash flow can stagnate. Having the ability to make..

Growth Tips from Kings Domain: “Do It For You”

28.11.2022

Discover what it takes to scale a business in a crowded niche. Kings Domain is a small business success story of epic scale. With an in-house..

Zeller and Xero: Teaming Up for Bank Feeds

2.11.2022

Streamline reconciliation with Zeller's Xero Bank Feeds. No business owner looks forward to manually reconciling their accounts. We’ve partnered with..

Business Activities Checklist: 5 Tasks You Should Do Every Day

20.10.2022

Make daily progress on your goals with Zeller. As a business owner, it can be difficult to complete all of your daily jobs — day in, day out. Yet..

Zeller Tipping Trends: What, Where and When Australians are Tipping

7.10.2022 Payments

New Zeller data reveals tipping is becoming more popular. Although the practice of tipping is far from mandatory in Australia, it’s becoming..

How Park Street Pasta & Wine Increased Tips by 30% with Zeller

5.10.2022 Payments

Growing your staff tips is “a win-win for everyone”. Luca Balbo spent four years on the Park Street Pasta & Wine restaurant floor as venue manager..

A Lesson in Hospitality from Melbourne's Little Italy

30.09.2022

Discover 6 expert tips to run a successful café-bar. Heartattack and Vine is situated at the village end of Lygon Street, where most shops and..

Reduce Your Burn Rate to Grow Your Profits

16.09.2022

How much cash does your business spend per month — and why does this metric matter? To be consistently profitable, a business needs to save money as..

Top Customer Service: The 5 Things Your Business Must Get Right

8.09.2022

Discover what your business should do to ensure positive customer experiences. The way you treat your customers says a lot about your business. No..

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Business Tech Stack

6.09.2022

Are your tech tools holding your business back? Here's how to know for sure. Are you still using the same tech to run your business as when you..

Meet The ‘Little Guys’ Shaking Up Big City Hospitality

1.09.2022

The Coupette Group is playing in a progressive corner of the industry. Opening a new bar in the culture capital of Australia is no easy feat. Known..

Discover Your Favourite Business Tools on Zeller Partner Hub

30.08.2022

Fine-tune your operations by connecting Zeller to your favourite business tools. Payments are at the heart of every business. Zeller Terminal is the..

Power Up Your Business with Zeller’s POS Integrations

24.08.2022

Connect Zeller Terminal to your preferred point-of-sale system. Looking for ways to fine-tune your business systems? Our developers have been hard at..

Your Guide to Changing Business Structures

19.08.2022 Payments

As your business grows, you may need to consider changing its legal structure. It’s important to know when the time is right to change business..

Brand Tips from Aussie Luggage Startup July

16.08.2022

Discover 5 expert tips to grow a successful, memorable brand for your business. July's journey from a nascency to luggage scene domination is nothing..

Customer Reviews: How to Respond to Positive and Negative Feedback

11.08.2022

Your guide to crafting review responses that win over customers and drive more sales. Online reviews are part and parcel of running any business...

From Surviving to Thriving: A Peek Behind 4 Melbourne Businesses

8.08.2022

Meet four Zeller merchants rebuilding their businesses in the new normal. The outbreak of COVID-19 triggered an unprecedented disruption to business...

Native Drops: Showcasing the Weird and Wonderful

3.08.2022

Meet the artisanal merchants helping customers navigate the big world of wine. The Native Drops team believe wine is something to be admired,..

How Retailers Can Adapt to 5 Changed Shopping Habits

28.07.2022

Your customers' spending habits have changed. Here's what to do about it. The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on consumer spending. Countless..

Why Businesses Should Accept American Express

25.07.2022 Payments

The more cards your business accepts, the happier your customers will be. Some merchants make the decision not to accept American Express at their..

Small Business Growing Pains and How to Overcome Them

21.07.2022 Payments

Discover five ways Zeller helps keep business on track during the transition. Thinking about scaling up your business? Having the opportunity to..

7 Ways to Lower Your Merchant Fees

19.07.2022 Payments

Discover some simple ways to reduce your credit card processing fees. Merchant services fees are unavoidable. These days, more and more customers..

Navigating the Post-Lockdown Wedding Boom with White Lily

13.07.2022

It's not quite business as usual for those in the bridal industry. It’s been a tumultuous few years for weddings. After a pandemic-imposed pause,..

6 Cost-Cutting Measures to Stretch Your Event Budget

12.07.2022

Discover six handy tips to reign in spending when planning your next event. Whether you’re organising a small community market or a large-scale music..

Is It Legal to Have a Minimum Card Spend in Australia?

11.07.2022 Payments

Thinking about imposing a minimum card spend? Read this first. One of the biggest issues small business owners continually face is rising business..

Celebrating Growth in the Indigenous Business Sector

7.07.2022

Today, the Indigenous business sector is one of the fastest growing in Australia. Indigenous businesses in Australia generate more than $4.9 billion..

How to Choose Retail POS Software for Your Store

1.07.2022

How to find the right POS software for your retail business Whether you’re planning to open a small shop, looking for ways to expand your retail..

Zero%: How Going Cold Turkey Sparked a Business Idea

1.07.2022

Meet the family diving head first into the booze-free beverage industry. Australians love a pint. Alcohol has been inextricably linked to sport,..

How To Protect Your Business From Rising Costs

27.06.2022

Discover tried-and-tested strategies to reduce costs and improve profitability. Australia’s business landscape has been transformed in recent years...

Add Custom Notes to Transactions via Zeller Terminal

22.06.2022

Add, edit and view critical information for every transaction with ease. Notes are a powerful way to store and access additional information about..

Becoming an Ally in the LGBTQIA+ Community: Harehole.Melbourne

20.06.2022

It's everyone's job to encourage inclusion. Here's how to get started. June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate the impact the queer and..

Key EOFY Dates You Can't Miss

14.06.2022

Use this handy list of important EOFY tasks to keep your business on track.

How to Use Zeller Receipts as a Marketing Tool

10.06.2022

A receipt is the perfect place to further promote your business. Searching for an affordable way to increase sales and encourage repeat business?..

Startup Costs: How Much Does it Cost to Open a Business?

2.06.2022

Thinking of starting a business? Here’s how much it costs to be your own boss. Transforming an idea into a fully-fledged business is a momentous..

Top Tips for Hospitality Operators Preparing for EOFY

27.05.2022

Discover 8 simple tasks you can tackle today to streamline your EOFY processes. The end of the financial year brings with it a long list of..

The Right Way to Manage Multiple Locations on Google My Business

25.05.2022

Own a multi-location business? Here’s how to grow traffic and get more customers. In 2023, 8.5 billion Google searches are made every single day...

What Australian Salon Owners Can (and Can't) Claim at Tax Time

23.05.2022

Here’s how salon and beauty business owners can get more back at tax time. Tax time can feel overwhelming for a lot of business owners. Not only does..

Tax Time Planning for New Business Owners

20.05.2022

Top tips to prepare for EOFY and get your business ready for the next. The first tax season for your business is an important milestone. For new..

5 New Zeller Features and Enhancements to Discover

13.05.2022

Discover the latest Zeller updates, designed to help grow your business. New Zeller features are released almost every fortnight. Sometimes they’re..

Your Guide to Opening a Bar in Australia

10.05.2022

Discover how to navigate bar licenses, choose alcohol suppliers, and more. The Australian bar scene has changed significantly in recent years. Where..

How the Marketing Funnel Works from Top to Bottom

6.05.2022

The key to an effective funnel is understanding your customers. A marketing funnel describes a customer’s journey with your business. It lays out the..

Zeller Contact Directory: Your Path to Better Business Relationships

3.05.2022

Store, manage and view all your contact information in Zeller Dashboard. Relationships play vital roles in every successful business. Regardless of..

5 Ideas to Revive High Street Shopping

29.04.2022

It's time for high street retailers to adapt to the post-pandemic landscape. The high street has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years — not..

8 Small Business Money Management Tips

27.04.2022

Here are a few simple steps to streamline the way you track your daily business expenses. Many merchants struggle to keep finances in order. Small..

How to Make the Most of Bonus Tax Deductions for Businesses

13.04.2022

Now's the time to invest in upgrading your tech tools and training staff. The 2022-23 federal budget announcement delivered several wins for..

Managing Tax on Tips and Gratuities in Australia

7.04.2022 Payments

Here's what you need to know about accepting tips from customers. There is no hard and fast rule about tipping in Australia. Some customers do, some..

How to Write a Successful Beauty Salon Business Plan

4.04.2022

Discover the critical components to include in your salon business plan. A business plan is far more than a simple document. Think of it as your..

Hair & Halo: Cutting Up the Salon Rule Book

1.04.2022

Meet the duo determined to beat the salon stereotype and reclaim balance. Bendigo-based hair stylists Paris and Matilda are first-time entrepreneurs..

2022-23 Federal Budget: 10 Things Merchants Need to Know

29.03.2022

Looking to hire, upskill staff, or purchase new tools? You're in luck. In the weeks leading up to the official announcement, there has been mounting..

Filter Transactions Down To the Minute with Advanced Filtering

28.03.2022

Discover how filtering how can help you understand your business cash flow. Reporting is a critical part of every business operating system...

7 Reasons Your Business Shouldn’t Be Cash-Only

16.03.2022 Payments

Making the decision to run your business cash-only is costly. While it is legal to operate a cash-only business in Australia, it's a poor strategy..

International Women’s Day: 5 Women in Business Share Their Best Advice

8.03.2022

Zeller celebrates the rise and rise of female entrepreneurs. New business applications reached a record high in 2021, and women are leading the..

The Retail Transformation: What Do Shoppers Want?

4.03.2022

Discover how to meet the ever-evolving needs of shoppers. Retailers are no strangers to disruption. Every 50 years or so, the industry goes through a..

4 Ways to Stop Long Lines Forming at Your Next Event

2.03.2022

Reduce wait times to keep attendees happy and spending. Long queues are one of the most visible hiccups onsite. Regardless of how good your lineup..

How to Cure the 6 Major Causes of Poor Cash Flow

28.02.2022 Payments

Learn the main levers you can pull to improve cash flow. Cash flow is a common source of stress in the merchant community. According to ABS figures,..

10 Questions to Compare Salon EFTPOS Systems

23.02.2022 Payments

Here's how to choose the right EFTPOS system for your salon. Whether you’re a hairdresser, nail technician, or beauty therapist — if you're in the..

5 Reasons to Separate Personal From Business Banking

21.02.2022

It pays to open a separate account for your business. When you run a business, keeping accurate financial records is essential. One of the easiest..

Launching a Brand: How to Make a Powerful First Impression

18.02.2022

Take advantage of this golden opportunity to win customers. The success of your new business hinges on a number of key elements, including the..

Should You Charge Call-Out Fees?

16.02.2022 Payments

It's common to charge a call-out fee, especially in an emergency. In Australia, many trade and service providers charge a call-out fee to recoup the..

3 Small Business Shortages and How to Overcome Them

11.02.2022

How to prepare yourself for less stock, staff and time this year. Australian merchants have shown incredible resilience over the last two years. From..

Essential Software Tools for Your Small Business

9.02.2022

Discover tools to save time, simplify admin and grow profits. Running a small business can be time-consuming. Between managing employees, bringing in..

How to Know if Your Business is Successful

7.02.2022 Wellness and Productivity

Discover the four key indicators of small business success. Business is unpredictable and ever-evolving. From shopping trends, to the amount of..

5 Consumer Trends Shaping Valentine’s Day

4.02.2022

Tap into these shopping trends to cash in this Valentine's Day. Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is a not-to-be-missed opportunity in the retail..

Strategies to Increase Donations for Not-for-Profits

3.02.2022

Engage your community and reach more potential donors. Are you trying to get donations for a not-for-profit organisation? It can feel difficult to..

How to Become a Sole Trader

1.02.2022

Want to set up a business you'll run and manage yourself? Registering as a sole trader is a great option for those wanting to start a small business..

Payments Trends: How Will Your Business Be Impacted?

28.01.2022

Use of alternative payment methods is skyrocketing. In the digital world, change is rapid. Payment options and alternatives are frequently evolving —..

3 Accounts Every Business Owner Should Have

24.01.2022

Each account is a financial tool with an important role to play. Money management is a skill that can take time to master. However, no business owner..

7 Types of Not-for-Profit Fundraising

21.01.2022

Discover the different types of funding that fuel nonprofits. Fundraising is the lifeblood of a charitable organisation. Not only does it provide..

Meet The Tripodis: Iconic Melbourne Providores Talk Business Evolution

20.01.2022

Generational family businesses are a special kind of operation. The Tripodi family has been trading at Melbourne’s famous Queen Victoria Markets for..

How to Calculate Your Social Media ROI

17.01.2022

Are you spending your social media marketing budget wisely? Measuring the return on metrics such as engagement rate or customer satisfaction can feel..

5 Home Trade Service Trends For 2022

14.01.2022

Tap into these opportunities to grow your trades business. Australia is a renovation nation. Homeowners’ love for improving their investment predates..

How to Get Your Documents Certified

12.01.2022

Straightforward instructions to get your documents certified. The process of getting a document certified is simple. It’s something that’s usually..

Choosing a Salon POS System: 7 Key Considerations

10.01.2022

Set your spa, hair or nail salon up for success with a POS system. You pour time and energy into providing top-notch services, visually appealing and..

11 Low-Cost Business Opportunities to Explore in 2022

6.01.2022

Want to start a successful business this year? Here's how. The past 18 months have offered somewhat of a professional wake-up call. Merchants have..

2021 in Review: Stories of Business Resilience

16.12.2021

Meet 4 inspiring merchants who adapted to thrive in 2021. It's been a rollercoaster year of devastating lows and inspirational highs, of..

How to Find the Best POS System for Your Restaurant

10.12.2021

Looking for a restaurant POS system? Here's where to start. When point-of-sale systems were first introduced, they were little more than glorified..

What’s New at Zeller this December

9.12.2021

Discover the latest tools and features powering Zeller. We’re always looking for ways to make the financial side of your business simpler, and build..

Music and Consumer Behaviour: How to Increase Spending at Your Store

6.12.2021

Choosing the right music can boost sales. Here's how to do it. Every retailer wants their customers to have the best possible in-store experience...

Smarter Surcharging: Apply a Custom Surcharge

3.12.2021

Discover how to pass on your cost of acceptance with Zeller. In Australia, businesses are legally entitled to charge customers a fee for processing..

7 Creative Ways to Overcome Australia’s Workforce Shortage

3.12.2021

Don’t let labour shortages stifle your business's growth. Does your business have enough staff on the payroll to get through the festive season? If..

How to Accept Apple Pay at Your Business

19.11.2021 Payments

Accepting Apple Pay is faster than dealing with cards or cash. Fast, efficient, and safe service is a priority for every business owner. When it..

Black Friday: How Small Businesses Can Make a Profit

17.11.2021

Discover how to cash in on Australians’ urge to splurge. Whether you run a brick-and-mortar retail store or an online shop, Black Friday presents a..

Transaction Processing and Settlement: Why Do Banks Take so Long?

16.11.2021

The faster funds settle, the quicker you can use them. Waiting for a large settlement to clear is a frustrating experience that can have a roll-on..

6 Tips to Start a Successful Blog for Your Small Business

10.11.2021

Discover the benefits of blogging for small business. Have you ever Googled a business to see what their website content is like? Of course you have...

Christmas 2021: How Your Business Will Be Impacted

9.11.2021

Here are 5 ways COVID-19 will impact the spending season. As the dust settles on another tumultuous year for many Australians, the big question is:..

Are Contactless Payments Safe?

5.11.2021 Security

Every business must implement safe payment solutions. If you’re a business owner in Australia, you know that times have changed for brick-and-mortar..

How to Open a Merchant Account

3.11.2021

How do you get approved for a merchant account? The approval process for opening a merchant account has been significantly streamlined in recent..

Selling a Product vs Selling a Service

1.11.2021

Is there a difference between selling products and services? Your first major decision as a future business owner is to determine what you’re going..

Tips for Protecting Your Business’s Cash Flow

25.10.2021

Here are 4 tips to help you keep your cash flow under control. No matter how many sales are made, if your takings aren’t settled and at your disposal..

Casual Conversion: How the New Employment Rules Affect Your Business

22.10.2021

New arrangements for casual employees could impact you. There have been some significant changes to casual employment rules in recent months;..

How to Write a Simple Coffee Shop Business Plan

20.10.2021

A strong business plan is the first step in turning your café dreams into a reality. There’s nothing better in the morning than the aroma of freshly..

Insights at Your Fingertips: Harnessing the Power of Zeller Dashboard

19.10.2021

Empower your business with real-time visibility over the financial health of your business. As a merchant, visibility of your business’s incomings..

How to Find an Accountant For Your Small Business

18.10.2021

An accountant is an invaluable asset for your small business. As a business owner, maximising your tax offsets (and paying the right amount of tax)..

Preparing Your Staff to Return to Work

15.10.2021

Manage the transition back to work, seamlessly and safely. As doors swing open after many months of closure, every business owner has an obligation..

Tipping in Australia: How to Prompt for Maximum Tips

12.10.2021 Payments

Diners are more willing to tip than ever, but only if prompted. Whether it’s a tip jar on the coffee shop counter, a line for a gratuity inclusion on..

Finding the Right EFTPOS Solution For Your Business Needs

12.10.2021 Payments

No matter your industry, an EFTPOS solution is critical. Choosing an EFTPOS (electronic funds transfer at point of sale) payment solution for your..

3 Steps to Get the Price Right

6.10.2021

Price affects everything in your business, starting with cash flow. Launching a business is an exciting venture with many moving parts. As you set up..

6 Ways to Keep Your Salon COVID-safe

1.10.2021

Keep safe while strengthening customer relationships. Life without lockdown is on the horizon, yet exposure sites and community transmissions are..

Accepting Bookings: How To Do It The Easy Way

30.09.2021

Maximise seating capacity and grow your restaurant's revenue. No restauranter wants empty tables at peak hour. Equally, ask any diner if they enjoy..

5 Local SEO Tips for Small Businesses

28.09.2021

Here’s how to make sure your business shows up in the right search results. The digital revolution of the last decade has made finding a solution to..

4 Ways to Shorten Wait Times at Your Restaurant

23.09.2021

Decreasing wait times is one of your biggest challenges. Every restaurateur, bar, and café owner wants the hype that can be associated with wait..

From À La Carte to Takeaway: Transforming Your Menu

20.09.2021

Learn how to successfully pivot your menu to takeaway. The introduction of social distancing and caps on the number of in-restaurant diners has..

6 Stress Management Tips for Small Business Owners

17.09.2021 Wellness and Productivity

The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt right across the small business community. Owning and running a small business is a fulfilling role, yet it..

How to Open a Cafe: 5 Key Decisions

15.09.2021

Before opening your doors, you need to make five important decisions. Australian hospitality is a fantastic industry to be a part of. Not only will..

8 Free Apps to Help Your Restaurant Succeed

13.09.2021 Wellness and Productivity

Attract customers and manage your venue with a swipe of your finger. A reality of the modern age is that everyone has a mobile phone, and more often..

What’s New at Zeller This August

9.09.2021

Discover the latest features and tools we've delivered. We’re always on the lookout for ways to build even more power into the Zeller platform, and..

What is a Payment Gateway?

9.09.2021 Security

Understand what a payment gateway is and how it applies to your business. Any business that accepts cashless transactions needs a payment gateway. A..

How to Make TikTok Work for Your Business

6.09.2021

When it comes to mastering a new social media platform, there’s no time like the present. TikTok isn’t merely an infinite source of entertaining..

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