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Interest Rates Are Dropping—What It Means for Your Business

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?


How to optimise your business: Nurture your team and employee experience

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 helps you do more with your money

Tax planning is a strategic approach to managing your business’ financial affairs, allowing you to do more with your money.


Business Tips: Using forecasting to help your decision-making

Good-quality forecasting can be just as useful, giving you an informed view of the future of your business and finances.


Deductions for Primary Producers

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.


How to optimise your business: Build on those customer relationships.

Customers are the bedrock of your business, and building better relationships with your customers is a keyway to optimise your business for the future


How to optimise your business; get proactive with your finances

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?


Five big business challenges in 2025

Uncertainty has been a defining phrase within businesses. We’ve highlighted five business challenges for 2025.


The value of cashflow forecasting for your business

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.


Could the surcharge ban on card transactions help your business?

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 small businesses compete with the big chains?

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.


Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners

Inflation may be down, but there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. So how do you get more clarity for your future plans?


Christmas Parties and Gifts that are FBT Free

Christmas is just around the corner, many businesses are planning end of year functions and gifts for employees and valued clients. There are a number of tax implications that need to be considered.


Planning for seasonal dips in income

Seasonal dips in income can be highly challenging when you’re a small business. But there are proactive ways to predict, plan for and overcome these dips in revenue.


When should your business be passed to the next generation?

You’ve spent a lifetime building up your family business, growing the company and creating a lasting legacy for your nearest and dearest. What are the signs that it’s time to step down? And what’s the best time to put your succession plan into action and to pass the reins to your successor?


How to add value and secure your future when selling your business

Thinking of selling your business? It’s vital to plan ahead and to add value to the company, prior to a sale. Here are five key areas of value to focus on as part of your exit strategy.


Key numbers to focus on in your business now

For many businesses, priorities have changed, customer behaviours have mutated, and revenue streams have had to evolve and pivot to maintain a profitable business model.


Keeping your tax and expenses in check when you are self-employed.

Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. 


The ATO's top tips for running a small business

The ATO has set up a new advice portal for small business owners, giving you tips and advice on your finances and business taxes. 


Your employees have the right to disconnect

Did you know your employees now have a legal ‘right to disconnect’ from after hours work calls and emails?


Scams Awareness Week 2024

In honor of Scam Awareness Week, please find five  tips and resources to help you, and your small business stay vigilant against scams and boost your cybersecurity.


6 Powerful Reasons to Watch your Financial Reports

Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. We have 6 reasons why we recommend you should start.


Are you meeting your SMSF Governance Requirements?

Opting for a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) may give you more control over your investment strategy and allow you to be more agile as a fund in the market


Exit - Stage Right

Do you have a plan for where you are heading with your business? It is never too early to think about your exit strategies. See our latest blog for ideas to start your planning.