Business interruption insurance – what is it for?
3 October
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
The Incredible Benefits of Walking Every Day
3 October
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it offers incredible benefits for your overall health and well-being. Whether strolling through your neighbourhood or taking a brisk walk in nature, walking daily can lead...[Read More]
Renovating your home to increase the property value
3 October
The idea of renovating a home can stir a mix of emotions. The pleasure of envisaging a freshly painted lounge or a revamped kitchen battles against concerns over the costs, time, and effort required. Nonetheless, astute home renovations can not only...[Read More]
Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses
3 October
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures. Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Determining the right business structure (from the start)
3 October
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
2 October
Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]
Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
2 October
Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per cent of people said financial...[Read More]
Australia may miss billions in green Chinese investment
2 October
Australia has the potential to tap into billions of dollars of renewable energy investments from China but only if it changes foreign investment policies and its approach to the superpower nation. Think-tank Climate Energy Finance issued the...[Read More]
Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along
2 October
Retail sales figures should show the Australian economy continues to “muddle along” without setting off too many alarm bells about an imminent recession or inflation kicking off again. Economists expect the Australian Bureau of Statistics on...[Read More]
Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm
2 October
Banning children from social media wouldn’t remove risks to their mental health and could rob them of an important social and emotional lifeline, experts have told a federal inquiry. Representatives from six health organisations including...[Read More]
$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated
2 October
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses have secured $10 billion in commonwealth contracts since 2015 under the government’s Indigenous procurement policy. Daniel Joinbee’s Gunggandji Aerospace is one of 4,100 Indigenous...[Read More]
Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal
2 October
A major airline deal promising better value airfares into Europe and Asia won’t crash prices for passengers but will be difficult for regulators to turn away, an aviation expert says. Qatar Airways has proposed purchasing one-quarter of Virgin...[Read More]
Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?
2 October
Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations you’ve given your existing agent? You’ll need to nominate them in...[Read More]
First test flight takes off from Western Sydney Airport
2 October
The first plane has taken off and landed at what will be Australia’s next international airport. A test pilot hit the milestone in a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche aircraft at Western Sydney International Airport after completing a series of landing...[Read More]