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Small businesses aren’t going under because of one big expense anymore, it’s the slow bleed of subscriptions.
In this episode, Sam unpacks how $10, $30, and $99 monthly tools quietly stack up and eat into profit, often without businesses even realising it.
From design software to SEO tools, scheduling platforms to AI subscriptions — it all adds up.
The good news? Most businesses don’t need more tools… they need better decisions.
What You’ll Learn
- Why subscription creep is one of the biggest hidden costs in small business
- The shift from owning software to renting everything
- How to decide whether to build, buy, or borrow tools
- Real examples of cutting costs without losing capability
- Practical swaps to reduce your monthly spend immediately
- A simple 10-minute ...
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small business toolssmall businessAussie small businessVictorian small businesssubscriptions
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