Business Finance

Headwinds a plenty You might be feeling exhausted from the challenges of COVID-19, but there’s no rest in sight for Australian small businesses as a host of new headwinds appear on the horizon. One of them you may not have had to deal with before: the fastest rate of growth in inflation in 20 years. […]

Modernising the PAYG Instalment System Take control of your cash flow by Zilla Efrat It’s often said that “cash is king” and if you have been running your business in recent turbulent times, you are likely to understand why. Managing your cash flow is crucial to your business’s long-term survival and to keep it running

The new Labor government’s plans for small business By Zilla Efrat In its election campaign, the Labor Party made a range of promises to small business. Here’s a summary of the key ones that may benefit your business. Noting that small businesses across the country had suffered from COVID-19 lockdowns, fires and floods, Labor promised

Sustainable Products and Services By Josh Alston Sustainability has become a priority for many consumers, who are seeking out sustainable products and services in their daily lives. This shift is being driven by a number of factors, including an increased awareness of the environmental impact of our daily choices, as well as a desire to

New Employment Benefit Platforms By Josh Alston Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) often have to operate on a tight budget, which can make it difficult to offer employee benefits. However, there are a number of ways that SMEs can use employee benefit platforms and apps to provide benefits that will help keep staff happy on

Gender Diversity and the Workplace By Josh Alston Most businesses today recognise the importance of diversity in the workplace. Not only does it help new employees choose whether or not they want to work for the business, there are advantages for business if they make gender diversity a priority. Diversity of race, ethnicity, and culture

What inflation means for your business By Zilla Eftrat After many years of absence, inflation and higher interest rates are about to start keeping many small businesses owners up at night again. As the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Governor Philip Lowe noted in his comments about the April monetary policy decision, inflation has increased sharply

Three budget changes to take small businesses into the future By Zilla Eftrat If you are looking to go digital, upskill your employees or attract great talent, there was good news for you in March’s federal budget. Here are three great announcements that you, as a small business, can take advantage of: Technology Investment Boost

Balancing Work and Mental Health By Josh Alston All work and no play does more than just make Jack or Jill a dull person. It can have a serious impact on your mental health. Everything has changed in recent years as well, with the COVID pandemic accelerating flexible and work-from-home arrangements, job insecurity and a

SME staffing – After the ‘great resignation’ By Josh Alston When key staff resign, it hurts small businesses much more than larger corporations. Not only are you left short-staffed if the announcement was sudden, but finding a qualified replacement can be challenging. Competing with the big fish means the best candidates are often gobbled up