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Why "Sparse" Beats "Wrong": Getting Software Right the First Time

It's tempting to build software that does everything from day one — but the systems that last are usually the ones that start small and get the essentials right first. In this piece, we look at how ConNote and Bookings both grew from a single, correctly-solved problem, and share a costly lesson from a project where we tried to fix too much at once.

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Feature Focus: Address Auto-complete

Say hello to address auto-complete! One of the latest features we’ve built into our software, address auto-complete compares your data entry with an up-to-date database of nearly 16 million unique addresses Australia-wide. This is entirely opt-in, so if you’re an existing user, get in touch and we’ll enable auto-complete and walk you through the new feature.

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ConNote Integrations: QuickBooks

Using an accounting package such as QuickBooks Online for your transport business? ConNote, our customisable transport management solution, features seamless integration with QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, and more! Eliminate errors, increase productivity, and keep using the software you already know.

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Why Fuel Levies Are One of the Hardest Things to Track in Australian Freight — And How ConNote Fixes It

Fuel levies are part of every quote, every consignment, every invoice — but for transport operators without the right system, keeping them accurate is a weekly headache. In this article we break down how fuel levies work in Australian freight, why manual tracking is costing carriers time and money, and how ConNote handles it all automatically from the pricelist level down.

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ATO Fuel Tax Relief for Transport Businesses

If fuel costs are eating into your transport margins, the ATO's National Fuel Security Plan has put real, legislated relief on the table from 1 April 2026. Here's what it means for your business and how to access it.

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Australian Trucking News: Diesel Crisis and the Fight for Survival

Despite government measures, Australian transport companies are bearing the brunt of the soaring cost of diesel. Discover what measures have been put in place, how to ease the strain of fuel costs as much as possible, and how transport management software can help with cutting costs.

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