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Many business owners are reviewing their priorities and their work-life balance. How can you reclaim time and balance in your business?
Understanding and meeting ATO benchmarks can mean the difference between business success and unexpected audits.
With the Australian Labour Party forming the government for a second consecutive term there are certain tax measures being proposed that you should be aware of.
Tracking time helps any business owner work smart and avoid productivity black holes. Even if you’re a one -person business, tracking your time can be the key to working smarter not harder.
A dedicated team can be the point of difference that propels your business from good to great.
Your business could be at a serious risk of making costly errors if you aren’t managing your leave correctly.
The ATO can apply a general interest charge (GIC) if an amount of tax or some other liability remains unpaid after the due date.
Analysing your cashflow statements, profit and loss reports and quarterly management accounts gives you an indication of where you’ve been as a business by using forecasting and scenario-planning, you make it easier to manage your finances and reduce some of the financial uncertainty.
Did you know it is now a criminal offence to intentionally underpay your employees? Paying your employees the correct amount is an important part of being an employer.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered interest rates to 4.1%, down from 4.35%. What does a drop in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?
Is your business helping you deliver on your personal goals? Our new series looks at ways to make your business work for you, with handy hints on setting and tracking your goals.
Household living costs have skyrocketed and seem set to keep rising this year.
Being a caring and supportive employer is a great way to improve your employee experience. Are you providing a caring, supportive workplace that also drives the success of your business?
Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, allowing you to do more with your money.
Good-quality forecasting can be just as useful, giving you an informed view of the future of your business and finances.
If you're a primary producer in Australia, you probably know that most capital expenses—like farm buildings, equipment, and infrastructure—are depreciated over multiple years.
Customers are the bedrock of your business, and building better relationships with your customers is a keyway to optimise your business for the future
Keeping on top of your finances is a critical part of keeping your business on track. But are you doing everything you can to optimise your financial management?
Uncertainty has been a defining phrase within businesses. We’ve highlighted five business challenges for 2025.
Remaining in control of the cash coming into (and going out of) the business is the real focus, so you can accurately predict your financial position and can resolve any issues.
Paying the required surcharges on debit card transactions made by your customers is an operational cost that many business owners would love to see disappear. The Government is proposing banning these surcharges from January 2026.
How can your small business compete with the big multinationals? Here’s how to maximise your boutique appeal to retain existing customers and draw in new ones.