LK Resources Library

Resources for Australian SMEs

A growing library of plain-English guides, frameworks, downloadable toolkits, and calculators. Built for Australian owners who want to make better decisions, not be sold something.

Resource library

PILLAR 1 / STRUCTURE

Business structures explained

Sole trader vs partnership vs company vs trust. Tax brackets, set-up costs, liability, and when to switch. Companion PDF: a fillable Business Structures Toolkit with the decision checklist and worked examples.

PILLAR 2 / TAX

SME tax handbook 2025-26

BAS, GST, PAYG, fringe benefits, and the 2025-26 ATO compliance landscape. Comes with an EOFY toolkit PDF: lodgement calendar, deduction checklist, and BAS worksheet.

PILLAR 3 / TRADIES

The tradie tax and business guide

Vehicle, tools, home office, and PPE deductions, sub-contractor rules, super, and TPAR. Companion PDF: Quote / Invoice / Get-Paid Pack with templates and the chase script.

PILLAR 4 / CASH FLOW

Cash flow for Australian SMEs

The 13-week cash flow runway every owner needs, the seven warning signs, and what to do in week one. Comes with a printable Cash Flow Pack PDF and a working Excel forecast model.

PILLAR 5 / TECH

Australian SME tech and software

Choose the right stack: accounting, payroll, CRM, point-of-sale, and security. Comes with the Cyber Baseline plus SaaS Audit Pack PDF: the 7-control baseline and a SaaS spend trimmer.

INTERACTIVE TOOL

Sole trader vs Pty Ltd calculator

Enter your turnover, see the side-by-side tax outcome with 2025-26 brackets. No email required.

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INTERACTIVE TOOL

Business Health Score

12 questions across 6 dimensions. Get your score in 4 minutes plus 3 tailored next-steps.

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