The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
Australian businesses are spending too much on artificial intelligence and not enough on the humans in charge of it, costing them investment returns, according to one tech giant.Companies are also fai …
June 30 is upon us: Starting the new financial year on the right foot
June 30 marks more than the end of another financial year. It is an opportunity to review the past 12 months and put better financial habits in place for the year ahead.Tax planning should not be limi …
Labor identifies businesses to be exempt from new tax
A budget backlash has prompted Labor to announce new carve-outs for innovative firms from the capital gains tax, as well as a backdown on a minimum tax on testamentary trusts.WHAT DID LABOR ANNOUNCE I …
From 1 July 2026, Australian employers will face one of the most important superannuation compliance changes in many years. Under the Australian Government’s Payday Super reform, employers will need t …
Key person insurance: Protecting the people who keep your business moving
In many small businesses, success is not just built on products, systems or premises. It is often built around people. A founder who holds the client relationships. A senior technician who understands …
Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows
Artificial intelligence has yet to negatively impact hiring of graduates, although some occupations are starting to show signs of softening, says Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth.In a keynote addr …
Payroll: The quiet engine room of a small business
For many small business owners, payroll can feel like one of those back-office jobs that simply needs to “get done.” Wages are paid, payslips are issued, and everyone moves on. But in reality, payroll …
Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza
Australia’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of robotics innovation, but the nation is still failing to translate that into scalable solutions to drive economic activity.Add …
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 …
