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Small business masterclasses

Learn how to run your small business with our masterclass series.

Last updated 18 May 2026

About our small business masterclasses

Build confidence in managing your small business obligations with our interactive masterclasses. Designed to complement our free online courses, these sessions give you direct access to experienced ATO staff who can help clarify your responsibilities, walk through real‑world scenarios, and provide practical guidance.

Masterclasses cover topics such as:

  • registration
  • invoicing
  • record‑keeping
  • reporting requirements
  • strategies for maintaining healthy cash flow.

They're a practical way to strengthen your understanding of day‑to‑day business operations, helping you build good habits early and avoid common pitfalls that can affect your small business.

Whether you're starting out or already running an established business, these sessions are designed to help you build confidence and stay on track throughout the year – not just at tax time.

Register for our upcoming masterclasses

How to register for our one-hour masterclasses

Topic

Registration link for date and time (AEST)

Starting a small business

Record keeping

Cash flow for small business success

Claiming home-based business tax deductions

Claiming small business tax deductions

Tax time essentials: How to successfully report, pay & lodge correctly

Can't join – explore your options

If you're unable to attend the masterclass sessions, 'Essentials to strengthen your small businessExternal Link' is the perfect way to keep building your skills and confidence. It’s a free, self‑paced learning resource that helps you strengthen the foundations of your business, with short, practical courses you can access anytime.

Essentials lets you explore topics that matter most to you – whether that’s understanding your day‑to‑day obligations, improving how you manage money, or setting up good systems and habits that make running your business easier.

You can start with a single course, browse by business stage or industry, or simply pick the areas you want to feel more confident in. With flexible, bite-sized learning, you can dip in between busy periods, return to your progress at any time, and build knowledge at your own pace while you wait for your next live learning opportunity.

Explore Essentials today at https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.auExternal Link.

 

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