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Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes
14 October
Unemployment data will give the Reserve Bank an idea of how its interest rate hikes are affecting Australia’s economy, as a readout of its last meeting informs economists of its thinking.The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the cash rate to 4.6...[Read More]
Professional indemnity insurance: The business protection you shouldn’t overlook – Part 1
7 October
When you run a small business, there are plenty of obvious things to protect — your premises, equipment, vehicles, stock and employees. But one of the greatest risks facing many professional and service-based businesses can be much harder to...[Read More]
Card surcharge ban will take time to work through: bank
7 October
Australian businesses will need time to adjust to the new ban on card surcharges as the major banks prepare for a potential merchant fees war.The change, driven by the central bank to give consumers transparency at the till, only came into effect on...[Read More]
Small business delivers e-safety wishlist as risks grow
7 October
Small business owners need help – not regulation – to battle growing cyber threats, industry groups say.Business representatives addressed a cybersecurity inquiry at small and medium-sized enterprises in Canberra on Tuesday, as threats from...[Read More]
Four strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 October
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]
Could a shorter working week be better for your health?
17 September
For many of us, work has a habit of expanding to fill almost every available space in our lives. Emails creep into evenings, weekends become recovery time, and personal appointments are squeezed around meetings and deadlines. Most of the time, we...[Read More]
Closing, selling or passing it on: Choosing the right exit for your business
17 September
For many business owners, years — sometimes decades — of hard work go into building a business. Yet while considerable thought is often given to starting and growing a business, far less attention can be given to how that business will...[Read More]
AI boom forecast as Australia’s biggest bonanza yet
9 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
9 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]
Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
2 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]
Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners
13 August
Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]