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Avoid These Common Accounting Mistakes in Your Business

Starting a business can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing your finances and staying on top of your numbers. So, what are the most common accounting mistakes made by business owners? And what can you do to avoid these pitfalls and keep your finances healthy and in good order?


Using company money and assets for personal use or benefit?

The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder or associate uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues.


How to find Government Grants and Support

Government grants and incentives are a great way to boost your capital. We’ve highlighted some current areas of financial support that your business may be eligible for.


Cash Flow and Cost Control

Regular cash flow forecasts help you keep your focus. If you can't reach your targets for income, reining in your costs may give you a little extra headroom to manage cash flow while you plan your next move.


How to improve your customer experience as a retail business

Did you know that 84% of customers will walk away from a bad online shopping experience? Here’s what you can do to stop those cart abandonments.


Federal Budget 2026–27 Proposed Tax Changes – Early Summary (Subject to Legislation)

The Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday night, announcing a number of significant proposed tax changes affecting capital gains tax (CGT), property investment, trusts, and small business.


ATO Fuel Response Payment Plan

The ATO has shared details of its fuel response payment plan, put in place to assist taxpayers who are affected by high fuel prices. The plan is available by application until 30 June 2026.  


Could junior rates of pay be abolished?

The SDA is pushing for the abolition of junior rates for younger workers. We’ve outlined the details of the campaign and the potential impact on your wage costs


Drought Relief Loan

With ongoing dry conditions continuing to impact many regional areas, the NSW Government has opened applications for a Drought Relief Loan of up to $100,000 to support eligible primary producers across NSW.


Interest rates go up: how could this affect your finances?

The rise in interest rates can be both positive and negative for your small business, so it’s worth understanding the effect that interest rate changes can have. What does this boost in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?


5 things your balance sheet can tell you about your finances

Your balance sheet is a key financial statement to understand.This blog has highlighted five ways your balance sheet can keep you informed about your financial health.


Key Changes under PayDay Super

From 1 July 2026, employers will need to make their superannuation contribution payments at the same time they pay their employees’ salaries and wages.