Small business accounting and business advice that actually makes sense

Talking Cents is John’s video series covering the accounting and finance topics that matter most to Australian small business owners. Drawing on M.A.S Partners’ over 60 years of small business experience and his own extensive knowledge, John cuts through the jargon and gives you practical advice you can actually use.

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John Corias is a Senior Partner at M.A.S Partners and has spent his career working exclusively with Australian small businesses.

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27 July 2026

What Information Does the ATO Already Have About Your Business

A lot of small business owners do not realise how much financial information the ATO already receives automatically.

20 July 2026

Common Reasons Small Businesses Get Flagged for ATO Data Matching

Most ATO data matching issues are not about doing anything illegal. John Corias breaks down the small, common mistakes that add up.

13 July 2026

How to Fix Cash Flow Problems in Your Small Business

Following on from why a profitable business can still feel broke, John Corias shares three practical changes that fix most cash flow problems.

06 July 2026

Why Your Business Can Be Profitable and Still Broke

A lot of small business owners look at a profitable set of accounts and still feel like there is no money in the bank.

28 June 2023

Define your target audience to ensure an effective investment in your marketing.

Define your target audience to ensure an effective investment in your marketing

21 June 2023

Whats the difference between an ABN and ACN

The difference between an ABN and ACN

13 June 2023

Routines and to do lists to help you succeed

Routines and to do lists to help you succeed

07 June 2023

Set a budget to help you guide, measure and succeed

Set a budget to help you guide, measure and succeed.

29 May 2023

Maintain a work life balance to achieve a sense of well-being

Maintain a work life balance to achieve a sense of well-being

23 May 2023

Value your offerring and price it accordingly

Value your offerring and price it accordingly

11 May 2023

Separate your personal and business finances

Separate your personal and business finances

08 May 2023

The importance of having a purpose for your small business

The importance of having a purpose for your small business

08 May 2023

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The importance of having a purpose for your small business

08 May 2023

Understanding the importance of a good investment for your small business

Understanding the importance of a good investment for your small business

08 May 2023

The importance of developing a positive focused mindset of success for your small business

The importance of developing a positive focused mindset of success for your small business

20 April 2023

The importance of utilising your accountant as your advisor

The importance of utilising your accountant as your advisor

07 March 2023

Some tips to help take your small business to the next level

Some tips to help take your small business to the next level

03 March 2023

The importance of setting up a separate bank account for your B.A.S

The importance of setting up a separate bank account for your B.A.S

27 February 2023

Always remain objective, flexible and open to the potential evolution of your small business

Always remain objective, flexible and open to the potential evolution of your small business

20 February 2023

Tips to create a soung business model

Tips to create a soung business model

13 February 2023

Ways to delight your customers & provide huge value

Ways to delight your customers & provide huge value

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