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7 things you could be missing without an accountant by your side
10 September
For many people, an accountant is someone they speak to once a year, hand over a collection of documents to, and hopefully receive a tax refund from shortly afterwards.But good accounting advice can offer much more than completing an annual tax...[Read More]
AI boom forecast as Australia’s biggest bonanza yet
10 September
The adoption of artificial intelligence is rocketing in Australia, creating massive demand for infrastructure that will deliver jobs and economic benefits.The nation was at the “cusp of a data centre boom”, Oxford Economics head of economics...[Read More]
$20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO) here to stay
10 September
Eligible small businesses can continue to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000.From 1 July 2026, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is permanent, giving eligible small businesses greater certainty when...[Read More]
Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans
9 September
More than four in five Australian business still run their systems on residential internet plans, despite rapidly evolving technology offering faster options.Reliable, fast system access is essential for Project Epic, which provides disability...[Read More]
Starting a business: The legal foundations you need to get right
3 September
Starting a business is exciting, but the legal decisions made at the beginning can have long-term consequences. From choosing the right structure to employing staff, signing contracts and protecting your brand, there is much more involved than...[Read More]
Small-business owners, women worried about golden years
3 September
Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence. Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]
Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
3 September
Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high-skilled jobs, according to Treasury advice.In a brief handed to the treasurer, AI has been characterised as a tool which could...[Read More]
Taxation, cash flow and the value of good accounting advice
27 August
For many business owners, profit is the headline number. But in day-to-day business, cash flow is often what keeps the doors open.A business can be profitable on paper and still experience financial pressure if customers are slow to pay, tax...[Read More]
The top 5 tax mistakes small business owners make
20 August
Tax is an unavoidable part of running a small business, but it is also one of the areas that can create the most confusion.For many business owners, tax sits somewhere between administration, compliance and financial planning. It is often pushed...[Read More]
Small businesses under pressure from soaring costs
5 August
Australia’s 2.7 million small businesses are being squeezed, with their costs up by almost a quarter since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by a business-focused bank.AMP Bank Go on Tuesday released its inaugural Small...[Read More]
Workers ‘forced’ to accept AI systems or leave jobs
23 July
Australians are at risk of losing jobs or being trapped in unethical situations as artificial intelligence use soars, despite the hopes of the federal government, an expert has warned.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a speech in mid-July to warn...[Read More]
Cyber awareness in everyday life: Five ways to avoid being scammed
16 July
Our everyday lives are increasingly managed online. We receive bills by email, banking alerts by text, delivery updates and payment requests through apps and websites. These services are convenient, but they also give scammers more opportunities to...[Read More]
The top 10 things small business owners often forget when getting started
16 July
Starting a small business is exciting. You may have a great idea, industry experience and the motivation to build something of your own. However, enthusiasm alone does not create a sustainable business.Many new business owners focus heavily on...[Read More]
Tax time tips for small business success
9 July
Assistant Commissioner, Angela Allen, shares practical tips to help your small business stay on track this tax time.Tax time can come around quickly when you’re busy running a growing business, but a little preparation now can make a big...[Read More]
AI on the sly: more Aussies are using chatbots for work
9 July
One in three Australian workers are using artificial intelligence to get ahead without telling their employer, and even more say using the technology makes them feel like they are cheating.But their guilty secret is increasing productivity in the...[Read More]