Preparing your business for the new financial year
Every new financial year comes with a list of must-do tasks, but 2026-27 is bringing a range of fresh challenges for SMEs arising from the start of Payday Super and major changes…
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Protecting family ties in a growing business
Around 70 per cent of small businesses are family enterprises. That is a powerful reminder of how much trust, shared values and long-term commitment drives the small business sector. Family…
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Why data security is everyone’s business
If you run a small business, it is easy to assume cyberattacks are mainly a problem for large organisations. In reality, small businesses are increasingly targeted because attackers know security…
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Small business super and tax tune-up
This year is shaping up as one of the biggest for tax and superannuation reform. Several major changes begin on 1 July, so small businesses that aren’t prepared, face compliance…
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Smart business strategies to prepare for the festive season
The festive season is a unique time for small businesses. It can bring a wave of opportunities such as more customers, increased sales, and chances to strengthen relationships. But it…
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The hidden tax trap: understanding personal services income
With more Australians choosing self-employment and small business ownership, many turn to company structures for tax efficiency and flexibility. The appeal is clear: companies with a turnover under $25 million…
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Simple ways to stay cyber secure
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of digital safety and serves as an annual reminder for all Australians to stay secure online. While…
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Succession planning that honours the business you built
For many small business owners, the company they’ve built is more than a livelihood, it’s a legacy. Building a successful business takes years of hard work and dedication and when…
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Separating business and personal expenses
When you’ve poured your energy into building a business from the ground up – celebrating milestones, weathering challenges, and investing personal time and money – it’s easy to feel like…
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Tax update June 2025
ATO individual and business priorities The Australian Tax Office will be cracking down on work-related expenses in personal tax returns this year after recently revealing some of the claims that…
