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Online Stores and E-commerce

The Hidden Costs of Starting an Online Store (Nobody Mentions These)

The platform subscription is the cost everyone knows. Here are the nine nobody mentions — apps, processing, shipping, and the meter that runs while you build.

Online Stores and E-commerce

Card Surcharges Are Ending: What Australian Small Businesses Need to Do Before 1 October

From 1 October 2026, adding a surcharge to eftpos, Visa and Mastercard payments is banned. What's changing, who's affected, and what to fix before the deadline.