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Finance

Cash Flow Forecast Template

A 12-month rolling cash flow forecast template for Australian SMEs.

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Finance

BAS Preparation Checklist

Everything you need ready before your next BAS lodgement.

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People

Employee Onboarding Checklist

Complete checklist for onboarding new employees in Australia.

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People

Award Compliance Audit Template

Self-audit template to check your Modern Award compliance.

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Operations

Cyber Security Checklist

Essential Eight self-assessment for small businesses.

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Growth

Strategic Business Review Agenda

Template for running effective strategic business reviews.

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Calculator

Payroll Tax Calculator by State | Valont

payroll tax calculator australia

Payroll Tax Calculator by State. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Superannuation Calculator | Valont

superannuation calculator employer

Superannuation Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Employee vs Contractor Cost Calculator | Valont

employee vs contractor cost calculator

Employee vs Contractor Cost Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Penalty Rate Calculator | Valont

penalty rate calculator australia

Penalty Rate Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Annual Leave Loading Calculator | Valont

annual leave loading calculator

Annual Leave Loading Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Redundancy Pay Calculator | Valont

redundancy pay calculator australia

Redundancy Pay Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Back-Office Cost Calculator | Valont

back office cost calculator

Back-Office Cost Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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FBT Calculator for Company Vehicles | Valont

fbt calculator company vehicle

FBT Calculator for Company Vehicles. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Long Service Leave Calculator by State | Valont

long service leave calculator state

Long Service Leave Calculator by State. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Casual Conversion Cost Calculator | Valont

casual conversion cost calculator

Casual Conversion Cost Calculator. Free tool for Australian businesses with current rates and thresholds.

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Calendar

Australian Business Compliance Calendar FY2026 | Valont

business compliance calendar 2026

Australian Business Compliance Calendar FY2026 for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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NSW Compliance Calendar | Valont

nsw compliance calendar

NSW Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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VIC Compliance Calendar | Valont

vic compliance calendar

VIC Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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QLD Compliance Calendar | Valont

qld compliance calendar

QLD Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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WA Compliance Calendar | Valont

wa compliance calendar

WA Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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SA Compliance Calendar | Valont

sa compliance calendar

SA Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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BAS and Tax Lodgement Calendar | Valont

bas lodgement dates calendar

BAS and Tax Lodgement Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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Payroll Compliance Calendar | Valont

payroll compliance calendar

Payroll Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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Superannuation Deadline Calendar | Valont

superannuation deadline calendar

Superannuation Deadline Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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Small Business Monthly Compliance Calendar | Valont

monthly compliance calendar small business

Small Business Monthly Compliance Calendar for Australian businesses. Every deadline and key date in one place.

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Checklist

New Employee Onboarding Checklist | Valont

onboarding checklist australia

New Employee Onboarding Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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EOFY Checklist for Small Business | Valont

end financial year checklist

EOFY Checklist for Small Business for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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BAS Lodgement Preparation Checklist | Valont

bas lodgement checklist

BAS Lodgement Preparation Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Payroll Compliance Audit Checklist | Valont

payroll audit checklist

Payroll Compliance Audit Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Employee Termination Checklist | Valont

termination checklist australia

Employee Termination Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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New Business Setup Checklist | Valont

new business compliance checklist

New Business Setup Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Essential Eight Cybersecurity Checklist | Valont

essential eight checklist

Essential Eight Cybersecurity Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Quarterly Compliance Checklist | Valont

quarterly compliance checklist

Quarterly Compliance Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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WHS Compliance Checklist | Valont

workplace health safety checklist

WHS Compliance Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Annual Insurance Review Checklist | Valont

annual insurance review checklist

Annual Insurance Review Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Cloud Migration Checklist | Valont

cloud migration checklist

Cloud Migration Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Employee Classification Review Checklist | Valont

employee classification review

Employee Classification Review Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Contractor Engagement Checklist | Valont

contractor compliance checklist

Contractor Engagement Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Monthly Financial Review Checklist | Valont

monthly financial review checklist

Monthly Financial Review Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Data Backup and Recovery Checklist | Valont

data backup recovery checklist

Data Backup and Recovery Checklist for Australian businesses. Step-by-step process with regulatory requirements.

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Comparison

Xero vs MYOB: Which Is Better? | Valont

xero vs myob comparison

Objective xero vs myob: which is better? for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Xero vs QuickBooks Online | Valont

xero vs quickbooks australia

Objective xero vs quickbooks online for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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KeyPay vs Employment Hero | Valont

keypay vs employment hero

Objective keypay vs employment hero for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Deputy vs Tanda Rostering | Valont

deputy vs tanda comparison

Objective deputy vs tanda rostering for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Dext vs Hubdoc Receipt Capture | Valont

dext vs hubdoc comparison

Objective dext vs hubdoc receipt capture for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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In-House vs Outsourced Bookkeeper | Valont

inhouse vs outsourced bookkeeper

Objective in-house vs outsourced bookkeeper for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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BAS Agent vs Accountant | Valont

bas agent vs accountant

Objective bas agent vs accountant for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Employee vs Contractor: Cost Analysis | Valont

employee vs contractor cost

Objective employee vs contractor: cost analysis for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace | Valont

microsoft 365 vs google workspace

Objective microsoft 365 vs google workspace for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Office Manager vs Outsourced Back-Office | Valont

office manager vs outsourcing

Objective office manager vs outsourced back-office for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Cash vs Accrual Accounting | Valont

cash vs accrual accounting

Objective cash vs accrual accounting for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Company vs Trust vs Sole Trader | Valont

company vs trust vs sole trader

Objective company vs trust vs sole trader for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Casual vs Part-Time Employment | Valont

casual vs part time comparison

Objective casual vs part-time employment for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Cyber Insurance: What SMEs Need | Valont

cyber insurance comparison

Objective cyber insurance: what smes need for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Cloud vs Desktop Accounting | Valont

cloud vs desktop accounting

Objective cloud vs desktop accounting for Australian businesses. Features, cost, and recommendations.

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Guide

The Complete Small Business Payroll Guide | Valont

small business payroll guide australia

Everything Australian SMEs need to know about payroll compliance.

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BAS Preparation Guide | Valont

bas preparation guide

Complete guide to BAS for Australian businesses.

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Small Business Bookkeeping Guide | Valont

small business bookkeeping guide

How to set up and maintain bookkeeping for your Australian business.

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Understanding Modern Awards | Valont

modern awards guide employers

How Modern Awards work in Australia for employers.

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Essential Eight Cybersecurity Guide | Valont

essential eight cybersecurity guide

ACSC Essential Eight framework for Australian SMEs.

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Hiring Your First Employee Guide | Valont

hiring first employee australia

Step-by-step guide to hiring your first employee in Australia.

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Cash Flow Management Guide | Valont

cash flow management small business

How to manage cash flow in your Australian small business.

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Workers Compensation Guide | Valont

workers compensation guide australia

How workers compensation works for Australian employers.

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Guide to TPAR | Valont

tpar guide taxable payments

Who needs to lodge TPAR and how to comply.

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Superannuation Guide for Employers | Valont

superannuation guide employers

Complete guide to employer super obligations.

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HR Compliance Guide | Valont

hr compliance guide small business

Essential HR compliance for Australian SMEs.

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Tax Planning Guide | Valont

small business tax planning guide

Tax planning strategies for Australian small businesses.

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GST Guide for Business | Valont

gst guide australian businesses

Everything about GST for Australian businesses.

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Starting a Business Setup Guide | Valont

starting business australia guide

Setting up back-office for a new Australian business.

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Franchise Financial Guide | Valont

franchise australia financial guide

Financial guide for Australian franchisees.

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Contractor vs Employee Guide | Valont

contractor vs employee australia

Determining contractor or employee status.

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Award-Compliant Rostering Guide | Valont

award compliant rostering guide

Building rosters that comply with Modern Awards.

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Business Succession Planning Guide | Valont

business succession planning guide

Planning for business succession.

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FBT Guide for Employers | Valont

fbt guide employers australia

Fringe Benefits Tax explained.

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Business Insurance Guide | Valont

business insurance guide australia

Essential insurance for Australian businesses.

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Reference

NSW Payroll Tax Guide | Valont

nsw payroll tax guide

Complete guide to NSW payroll tax. Threshold $1.2M, rate 5.45%, monthly lodgement requirements, grouping provisions, and exemptions.

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VIC Payroll Tax Guide | Valont

vic payroll tax guide

Victoria payroll tax guide. Threshold $900K, rate 4.85%, mental health surcharge, monthly lodgement, and regional considerations.

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QLD Payroll Tax Guide | Valont

qld payroll tax guide

Queensland payroll tax guide. Threshold $1.3M, rates 4.75%/4.95%, regional discount, monthly or annual lodgement.

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WA Payroll Tax Guide | Valont

wa payroll tax guide

Western Australia payroll tax guide. Threshold $1M, rate 5.5%, monthly lodgement, and mental health levy.

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SA Payroll Tax Guide | Valont

sa payroll tax guide

South Australia payroll tax guide. Highest threshold ($1.5M), graduated rate to 4.95%, monthly lodgement.

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Hospitality Award Quick Reference | Valont

hospitality award 2020 guide

Quick reference for the Hospitality Industry (General) Award 2020. Classifications, penalty rates, allowances, and minimum engagement.

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Retail Award Quick Reference | Valont

general retail industry award guide

Quick reference for the General Retail Industry Award 2020. Classifications, penalty rates, 3-hour minimum, and allowances.

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Building and Construction Award Reference | Valont

building construction award guide

Quick reference for the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020. 36-hour week, RDOs, allowances, and classifications.

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Clerks Award Quick Reference | Valont

clerks private sector award guide

Quick reference for the Clerks Private Sector Award 2020. Classifications Level 1-5, overtime, and allowances.

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Children's Services Award Reference | Valont

childrens services award guide

Quick reference for the Children's Services Award 2010. Educator classifications, ratios, and compliance.

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Health Professionals Award Reference | Valont

health professionals award guide

Quick reference for Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020. Level 1-4 classifications and penalties.

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Manufacturing Award Quick Reference | Valont

manufacturing award guide

Quick reference for the Manufacturing and Associated Industries Award 2020. C14-C1 classifications, shifts, and allowances.

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SCHCADS Award Quick Reference | Valont

schcads award guide

Quick reference for SCHCADS Award 2010. Broken shifts, sleepover, on-call, and Level 1-8 classifications.

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Road Transport Award Reference | Valont

road transport award guide

Quick reference for Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020. Driver classifications, fatigue provisions, and penalties.

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Fitness Industry Award Reference | Valont

fitness industry award guide

Quick reference for the Fitness Industry Award 2020. 1-hour minimum, instructor classifications, and penalties.

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Template

Employment Contract Template (Full-Time) | Valont

employment contract template australia

Employment Contract Template (Full-Time). Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Employment Contract Template (Part-Time) | Valont

part time employment contract template

Employment Contract Template (Part-Time). Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Employment Contract Template (Casual) | Valont

casual employment contract template

Employment Contract Template (Casual). Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Contractor Agreement Template | Valont

contractor agreement template australia

Contractor Agreement Template. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Employee Onboarding Pack Template | Valont

employee onboarding pack template

Employee Onboarding Pack Template. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Workplace Policy Template Bundle | Valont

workplace policy template bundle

Workplace Policy Template Bundle. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Performance Improvement Plan Template | Valont

performance improvement plan template

Performance Improvement Plan Template. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Termination Letter Templates | Valont

termination letter template australia

Termination Letter Templates. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Monthly Financial Report Template | Valont

monthly financial report template

Monthly Financial Report Template. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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Business Continuity Plan Template | Valont

business continuity plan template

Business Continuity Plan Template. Free downloadable template for Australian businesses.

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