What is key person insurance — and why small business owners should care
Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats. But behind every successful operation, there are usually one or two people whose knowledge, relationships, or leadership are absolutely crit …
Leadership is often associated with confidence, decisiveness, and vision. While these qualities matter, what people tend to value most in a leader is consistency. In times of change, pressure, or unce …
Running a hospitality business: Getting tax and staff management right
Running a small business in hospitality is fast-paced, people-focused and often unpredictable. Between managing rosters, customer expectations, suppliers and cash flow, tax and compliance can easily s …
Trademarking your business name: When is the right time?
For many small business owners, choosing a business name is one of the most exciting early milestones. But protecting that name with a trademark often gets pushed down the priority list — usually beca …
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business.Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in mainta …
Warning of ‘supercharged harm’ from unregulated AI
Australia must urgently ramp up its spending on AI and research and development to avoid a generation of young people being “sacrificed for the profits of big tech”.In an address to the National Press …
Copyright and Trademarks: 7 things every small business should think about
When you’re running a small business, legal considerations can feel like background noise—important, but easy to push aside while you focus on customers, cash flow, and growth. However, copyright and …
Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers
Analysts are warning mortgage holders an interest rate rise could be just weeks away, after surprisingly strong jobs figures heightened the Reserve Bank of Australia’s concerns about inflation.Forecas …
Using your accountant or adviser as a mentor for your new business
Starting a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As an entrepreneur, you need to navigate various systems and processes while minimising errors and maximising success. To gain a competitiv …
Financial security: four key strategies to safeguard your financial future
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.Protecti …
As the year winds down and the festive season approaches, I find myself looking back on 2025, a year of change, connection, challenge and clarity.At IAS, we speak often about life cycles – the stages …
Top five fears of small business owners and how an accountant can provide solutions
Starting and running a small business is both rewarding and challenging. While the independence and potential for growth are appealing, small business owners often face numerous fears that can keep th …
