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Changes to Work From Home Claims Announced

Many Australians who work from home will lose up to $1,300 a year in tax benefits following a review from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Before the pandemic around 2 …

Business Update – 22 February 2023

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. What to do if you can no longer afford …

7 ways your trades business can market its services

When you go into business as a tradie, your focus is often on performing your trade to the best of your ability – as it should be. With time, the …

How to withstand the bite of interest rate rises.

If you have a mortgage you would be well aware of all the recent interest rate increases which are designed to combat inflation. Although it is rather a blunt tool …

5 tips to protect your business from accounts fraud

Accounts fraud could happen to any business, at any time. That’s why it’s essential to have a plan in place to protect your business from potential fraud. In this article, …

Business Update – 15 February 2023

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. RBA governor’s statement met with confusion Philip Lowe will …

What is a balance sheet and how does it help me manage my finances?

You’ve likely heard the phrase “in the black.” Your balance sheet is the tool that shows you whether your business is indeed “in the black.” Your balance sheet includes a …

How to develop a mentally healthy workplace.

Regardless of the industry, employee wellbeing is essential to creating a healthy workplace environment. Staff who feel at their best can perform in their role, are more engaged and will …

Workforce boosted by 35,000 Pacific Island workers

There are now more than 35,000 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility workers in Australia — an increase of 44 per cent in seven months. At the end of May 2022, there …

Strengthening customer onboarding processes can transform any business.

Gone are the days where businesses had to rely upon paper-based applications when assessing new clients that sometimes took weeks to complete. Things are now much quicker but in this …

Business Update – 8 February 2023

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Australian trade minister to meet Chinese counterpart next week …

5 tips to beat inflation and still have fun!

Feeling that inflation crunch? It’s no secret that prices are going up everywhere. And it might make you feel as though you need to hermitize in order to save money. …

5 business trends to watch in 2023

Businesses have had a strange few years, with one unprecedented event after the next spurring significant change across the board — from staff shortages to supply chain stoppages — it …

New pay secrecy and job ad laws now in force

The new laws include giving employees the right to share (or not share) information about their pay, banning pay secrecy terms in employment contracts and other workplace instruments, and prohibiting …

8 ways to protect yourself from personal financial fraud

Unfortunately, fraudsters are out there. They want your money, your identity, or both, and they’re getting more sophisticated all the time. There’s a wealth of opportunity for swindlers to take …

Business Update – 31 January 2023

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Interest rates are expected to keep rising despite softening …

Small Business Ombudsman urges owners to take care of themselves.

Small-business owners are being urged to take time out in the new year to take stock of their mental and financial wellbeing. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman …

Business Update – 25 January 2023

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Some good news for energy prices After recent record-busting …

What is inflation and how does it affect my savings?

You can’t get through the news these days without hearing about inflation and how rapidly it’s increasing. Rates were generally low for quite some time and we all got used …

3 great ways to find new customers

Most business owners don’t start their companies because they enjoy selling; they do it because they love what they do. Unfortunately, if you’re not successful at drawing in new clients, …