The Gild Group

19/08/2026

Revive Live Round 3 (Office for the Arts) is now open for 2026–27. Venues and smaller festivals can apply for up to $150k. Festivals drawing more than 10,000 people can apply for up to $250k.

The part worth being clear about: this round funds venues and festival organisers, not artists. Individual musicians can’t apply, so if you play the room rather than run it, the useful move is sending this to the person who does.

To be eligible you need to be majority Australian owned, have hosting live original music as your primary purpose, and show three years of track record. Applications close 11.30pm AEST on Friday 28 August, and funded projects start from 1 December.

Three weeks isn’t long to evidence three years. If you’re weighing it up, the eligibility test is worth resolving first, before you spend a weekend on a budget you may not need.

If you are weighing up whether this is a fit, reach out to our Gild R&D Incentives and Grants team.

05/08/2026

Our teams recently celebrated another successful financial year, reflecting on key achievements, shared milestones, and the incredible people who made it all possible. A fantastic opportunity to recognise our collective efforts and look ahead to an exciting year ahead.

22/07/2026

Inconsistent leads are not bad luck. They're the result of not having a system that feeds into itself.

The difference between a B2B business that grows predictably and one that relies on referrals and hope is usually a well-built lead generation engine — paid acquisition, content, nurture sequences, CRM, lead scoring, and revenue operations working together. The biggest outcomes we see come from a close relationship between sales and marketing working together.

The sooner we can get information on lead quality the more dynamic the input is into the marketing channel. Be quick to qualify and create a feedback loop.

Read the full guide: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H0178Hy0

20/07/2026

If your brand name is not registered as a trademark, someone else can legally use it. In some cases, they can file a trademark first and prevent you from using the name you built.

Trademark registration in Australia is not as complicated as most business owners assume. The application is filed with IP Australia, costs $330 per class online, and once registered, gives you exclusive rights to use that mark in Australia for 10 years.

The process takes time — typically 7 to 13 months from application to registration — which is exactly why early action matters. The earlier you file, the earlier your priority date is established.

Full guide : https://ap1.hubs.ly/H016y5S0

15/07/2026

The most expensive legal mistake Australian business owners make is choosing their structure by default, not by design.

Sole trader because it was easy to set up. Company because someone said it sounded more professional. Trust because the accountant set it up years ago and no one has reviewed it since.

Your business structure affects your tax position, your personal asset exposure, your ability to bring in investors, and how you exit. Getting it right from the start, or restructuring before a major event, is one of the highest-return decisions a business can make.

Full article: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H015Rw-0

14/07/2026

Hiring a full-time CMO costs between $220,000 and $350,000 a year once you include salary, super, benefits, and the cost of a 3-6 month recruitment process.

A virtual CMO engagement gives you the same level of senior marketing strategy, for a fraction of the commitment. Neither model is universally right. It depends on your growth stage, your team, your runway, and what you actually need from marketing leadership right now.

We've put together a decision guide for Australian founders working through exactly this question. You do you, we grow your brand.

Full article link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H015FwH0

13/07/2026

A full-time CFO costs between $200,000 and $350,000 a year once you include salary, super, and benefits and that's before the 3-6 months it takes to hire one.

A virtual CFO gives you the same level of financial strategy and reporting for a fraction of that commitment. But neither is automatically the right answer. The decision depends on your revenue, your complexity, your runway, and what your finance function actually needs right now.

We work with businesses across music, hospitality, construction, and tech to help founders make this call clearly.

Full article link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H015l9Z0

08/07/2026

Outsourced marketing is one of the most frequently misunderstood investments an Australian business can make. Businesses come to us after spending months chasing proposals that never included a price. So here's what an outsourced marketing engagement actually looks like in Australia, broken down by scope, structure, and realistic cost. If you're evaluating whether an external marketing team is the right move for your business, this is the starting point.

Full article link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H014NV30

07/07/2026

Tax time in Australia doesn’t have to feel confusing. Those are a few simple points to keep in mind. If your situation is simple, myTax is usually enough. If you have investments, a side business or complex claims, a registered tax agent can help.

What part of the Australian tax system feels most unclear to you right now?

Full article link: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H014zvx0

01/07/2026