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How to Sell More Raffle Tickets Online (Without Breaking the Rules)
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How to Sell More Raffle Tickets Online (Without Breaking the Rules)

Checkout speed, launch and countdown planning, a consent-based supporter list, honest prize marketing and a draw people trust. Practical ways…

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“Our Bank Details Have Changed”: How to Stop Invoice Scams and Business Email Compromise
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“Our Bank Details Have Changed”: How to Stop Invoice Scams and Business Email Compromise

Banks warn AI is making invoice redirection scams harder to spot. How business email compromise works, five controls that stop…

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Does Your Business Need a Customer Portal? Signs, Features and Options
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Does Your Business Need a Customer Portal? Signs, Features and Options

When email and spreadsheets stop working, a secure customer portal can remove hours of admin. Signs you need one, what…

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Trust Tax Changes Explained: What the 30% Minimum Tax Means for Small Businesses
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Trust Tax Changes Explained: What the 30% Minimum Tax Means for Small Businesses

Legislation for a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts was introduced on 14 October 2026, to start from July 2028.…

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The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Is Now Permanent: What It Means for Laptops, Websites and Software
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The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Is Now Permanent: What It Means for Laptops, Websites and Software

The $20,000 instant asset write-off is permanent from 1 July 2026. How it applies to laptops, subscriptions, websites and custom…

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Taking Over a Software Project From Another Developer: A Safe Handover Checklist
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Taking Over a Software Project From Another Developer: A Safe Handover Checklist

Developer gone quiet? How to take control of accounts, back up, audit and stabilise an inherited software project before deciding…

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SaaS MVP: What to Build First (and What to Leave Out)
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SaaS MVP: What to Build First (and What to Leave Out)

How to decide what goes into the first version of a SaaS product: test your riskiest assumption, keep the foundations…

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How to Run a Fair Prize Draw: A Draw-Day Checklist for Raffles and Competitions
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How to Run a Fair Prize Draw: A Draw-Day Checklist for Raffles and Competitions

Lock the entry pool, reconcile payments, use a secure random draw, livestream safely and keep the records. A draw-day checklist…

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Is There an AI Law in Australia? What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2026
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Is There an AI Law in Australia? What Small Businesses Need to Know in 2026

Australia chose not to introduce a standalone AI Act. What the six essential practices in the national AI guidance mean…

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Written by our own developers, designers and digital marketers

Our blog is where the Unified Computing team shares practical, real-world knowledge from the software projects we deliver, drawing on hands-on experience with web development, mobile apps, UI/UX design, AI and SEO.

Whether you're a business owner researching a new website, a practice manager comparing software platforms, or a developer curious about our approach, you'll find guides on choosing practice management software, improving website performance, running Google Ads and getting the most out of platforms like HubSpot, Twilio, Halaxy and Xero.

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