The top 7 ways small business owners can earn points

As a small business owner, you might think that earning substantial rewards points is only for large corporations or frequent travellers. However, even with modest operations, your business can unlock significant points-earning potential by making a few simple changes. Here are 7 smart ways small business owners can earn points, often without even trying!

1. Fuel up and earn with BP

Take advantage of the BP-Qantas partnership:

• Earn 2 Qantas Points per litre of BP Ultimate Unleaded.
• Get 1 Qantas Point per litre for other fuel types.
• Earn 1 point per $1 spent on other eligible in-store purchases.

This partnership opens up new ways for small business owners to earn points on necessary expenses.

2. Book business travel through Qantas

When arranging business trips:

• Book through Qantas Hotels & Holidays to earn 3 points for every $1 spent.
• Consider using Airbnb for business travel, earning 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent.
• New Airbnb users receive a bonus 500 points on their first booking.

3. Streamline business dining and earn

For business lunches or client entertainment:

• Dine at restaurants in the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, including The Meat & Wine Co, 6HEAD, and Ribs & Burgers.
• Earn Qantas Points on your dining experiences at these establishments.

4. Maximise office supplies and equipment purchases

When upgrading your office:

• Shop through Qantas Shopping, which includes over 450 partner sites.
• Earn points per $1 spent at retailers like Myer, Apple, and more.
• Look out for bonus point offers to maximise your earnings.
• Use the Qantas Points-Prompter browser extension to ensure you never miss an earning opportunity.

5. Optimise tour energy bills

Make your utility payments work harder:

• Switch your business electricity and gas to Red Energy on a Qantas Red Saver plan.
• New customers can earn up to 15,000 bonus Qantas Points.
• Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on energy bills, paid on time.

6. Leverage business credit cards

Maximise your everyday business spending:

• Use a Qantas Points earning credit card for all eligible purchases.
• Earn up to 2 points per $1, depending on your card.
• Look for cards offering bonus points for new sign-ups, with some offering up to 120,000 points.

7. Streamline payments with pay.com.au

For businesses struggling with multiple invoices, pay.com.au offers a solution that’s both convenient and rewarding:

• Settle all invoices and bills using your chosen credit card.
• Process payments to the ATO, employee superannuation, and even payroll.
• Earn points on transactions that typically don’t accrue rewards.
• Save time with a secure, centralised online portal.
• Paid subscribers can access a concierge service for booking hard-to-get Business and First Class seats.

Conclusion

By implementing these strategies, your small business could be earning a substantial number of Qantas Points on expenses you’re already incurring. From fuelling company vehicles to hosting client dinners and streamlining your payment processes with pay.com.au, almost every aspect of your business operations can contribute to your points balance.

Remember, while some methods might require a bit more effort, the rewards can be substantial. Start maximising your Qantas Points today, and you could soon be using those points for business travel upgrades, team rewards, or even your next well-deserved vacation!

Written by Dan Withinshaw

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Dan is a content marketing specialist at staging.content.varklin.com who transforms complex rewards programs into compelling stories. Drawing from his Kiwi roots and global adventures, he brings a unique perspective to finding value in points redemptions. With experience in startups and scale-ups, he helps readers unlock the potential of their rewards. Outside of work, you'll find Dan producing music, mixing on the decks, and immersing himself in Melbourne's sports and music culture.