Business
Top 5 tax issues small business owners face â and why professional advice matters
25 September
Running a small business is rewarding, but it comes with plenty of challengesâparticularly when it comes to tax. Many owners underestimate how complex the tax landscape can be, and mistakes can prove costly. Seeking advice from both an...[Read More]
What is the difference between good and great leaders? Lessons for career advancement
25 September
Leadership is one of the most defining factors in the success of any business or team, whether in a small start-up or a large corporation. While many individuals are capable of being âgoodâ leaders, far fewer make the leap to becoming truly...[Read More]
Top 10 legal issues facing Australian business owners in 2025
25 September
Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]
How to manage rising business insurance costs and why itâs increasing
21 August
As a business owner, managing rising costs is a pressing challenge, and increasing business insurance premiums may be part of the equation. Understanding the factors driving these increases and seeking advice from your insurance adviser can help...[Read More]
New Workplace Reforms: Balancing Flexibility, Fairness and Work-Life Boundaries
27 August
Workplace rights and obligations continue to evolve, with new measures aimed at improving the balance between work and personal life, and clarifying pathways from casual to permanent employment. Two major changes recently came into effect for small...[Read More]
The way to happiness and success in both life and work
21 August
Happiness and success are deeply intertwined but arenât always the result of material gains or high-status positions. Instead, a fulfilling life and career stem from aligning your values, passions, and actions in ways that promote well-being and...[Read More]
Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA
21 August
Workers have enjoyed the strongest annual growth in real wages in more than five years, but the Reserve Bank will be on alert in case labour costs cause inflation to fire up again. Wages grew by 3.4 per cent in the year to June, slightly above...[Read More]
National economy still stuck in âproductivity malaiseâ
25 September
Australiaâs productivity performance improved in the June quarter, but weak capital investment is still holding back growth in living standards, the Productivity Commission says. Growth in labour productivity â or doing more with less â...[Read More]
Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI
24 September
One in three Australian businesses are using free artificial intelligence tools to boost their productivity, a report has found, and most are sharing confidential company data with the software despite the risks. HP and Microsoft revealed the trend...[Read More]
How industries will slash emissions under climate plan
24 September
All parts of the economy will need to slash their carbon pollution under the governmentâs plan to curb emissions by between 62 and 70 per cent by 2035. * The electricity sector is expected to play the biggest role over the next five years as...[Read More]
How great leaders earn the respect of their staff
18 September
Respect in leadership is not given by title or position; it is earned through actions, character, and consistency. Great leaders understand that their ability to inspire others rests on the foundation of trust and respect. Without it, their...[Read More]
Top 5 tax minimisation strategies for business owners
11 September
Running a business involves more than just generating revenueâit also means managing your tax obligations effectively. For many business owners, tax is one of the largest ongoing expenses, and without a considered approach, you could be paying far...[Read More]
Handy tax time tips for sole traders. Avoid these common mistakes and get it right this tax time.
11 September
We know small businesses work hard to get their tax and super right, however we understand mistakes can still happen. If youâre a sole trader, you can get ahead this tax time by avoiding these common errors: Not reporting all income â this...[Read More]
Future Fund eclipses $250b after bumper return
11 September
Australiaâs Future Fund has smashed its investment target, delivering a 12.2 per cent return to send the nationâs sovereign wealth fund above $250 billion for the first time. The bumper result for 2024/25 exceeded the fundâs mandate of 6.9 per...[Read More]
Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots
3 September
Australian drivers have jumped behind the wheels of more than 103,000 new vehicles in the span of a month as the nationâs automotive sector continues to roar back to life. SUVs dominated new vehicle sales during August, according to figures...[Read More]