Running a side business while still employed: What to consider at tax time

11 June

Many Australians start a sole trader business or partnership while still working as an employee. It might begin as a side hustle, a family business, consulting work, a trade, an online store, or a passion project that slowly becomes more serious....[Read More]

Tax changes push biotech and health sectors offside

10 June

Some of Australia’s leading health and life sciences organisations are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to review the changes to research and development taxes proposed in his budget. Sector advocates say while they’re concerned over a number of Dr...[Read More]

Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution

10 June

Australian households are generating nearly four times as much solar energy as retailers, manufacturers and other non-residential buildings, with most commercial rooftops panel-free. Harvesting the vast, untapped generating and storage potential in...[Read More]

Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants

10 June

Australians are paying more for online deliveries, and while faster and more convenient, the rise of global e-commerce giants could spell trouble for local retailers. With labour, fuel and maintenance costs continuing to rise, consumers are forking...[Read More]

7 signs it may be time to start your own business

4 June

Many people dream of starting their own business, but very few wake up one day with absolute certainty that the time is right. More often, the signs build slowly. A frustration at work. A passion that keeps pulling at you. A skill others keep asking...[Read More]

Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears

3 June

Workers on the minimum wage will receive more than $1000 a week for the first time, but businesses and economists warn the pay bump could fuel inflation and more rate rises. Industrial umpire the Fair Work Commission handed a 4.75 per cent pay boost...[Read More]

AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers

3 June

The divide between people who earn income from investments and those who work for a living could be exacerbated by the artificial intelligence revolution, economists at Australia’s largest business lender warn. While the adoption of AI is expected...[Read More]

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

3 June

Start ups and small businesses will be forced to wait longer to find out if they will get special treatment from looming tax changes, as the government looks to enact the measures within weeks. Measures in the federal budget limiting negative...[Read More]

Retailers under attack from weak demand, rising costs

3 June

Australian businesses are under fire from both sides as conflict in the Middle East drives up prices and weakens demand. After first lighting a fire under fuel costs, the impacts of the US-Israeli-led war in the Middle East have begun flowing...[Read More]

Understanding the essence of inspiration and how to harness it

30 October

Self-inspiration is a transformative process, igniting our internal drive and pushing us toward our goals with newfound energy and enthusiasm.  It is the spark that fuels our passion, creativity, and resilience. Inspiration is not a fleeting moment...[Read More]