Many Australian businesses are continuing to feel the pressure of rising operating costs. Fuel, energy, wages, rent, insurance, materials, finance and supplier costs have all placed pressure on business margins. In many cases, these increases do not happen all at once. They creep in gradually, one invoice or supplier notice at a time. That is…
Is Your Business Ready for FY2026–27? The start of the new financial year is a practical time to check the overall health of your business. Rather than waiting until issues appear, a simple review in July can help you identify risks, opportunities and areas that need attention before they affect profitability or cash flow. 1.…
Post-30 June Business Checklist EOFY may be over, but there are still important follow-up tasks that should not be left until later in the year. After 30 June, business owners should take time to review records, finalise payroll obligations, reconcile accounts and prepare for the year ahead. Getting these tasks completed early can help reduce…
A new financial year is the perfect time to step back and review where your business is heading. After a busy EOFY period, it can be tempting to move straight into the next set of deadlines. There are BAS dates to manage, payroll obligations to stay across, tax returns to prepare and new compliance requirements…
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday business systems, including accounting software, reporting tools and data analysis platforms. Used well, AI can create real efficiencies. It can help business owners ask better questions, identify trends more quickly and reduce the time spent pulling information together. For many businesses, this will be valuable. However, there is…
Given the impacts of the Budget, valuations may be worth much more at the moment – and are worth having a look at. A patent can be a valuable asset, but on its own it does not create a successful commercial outcome. Many businesses and inventors focus heavily on protecting the idea, and rightly so.…
From 1 July 2026, Division 296 introduces an additional tax for individuals with total superannuation balances above certain thresholds. This measure is commonly referred to as the “$3 million super tax”. While it will not affect most Australians, it is important for those with larger superannuation balances to understand their position and consider whether any…
As 30 June approaches, it is important to review your financial position and complete any actions required before the end of the financial year. EOFY planning is not simply about meeting deadlines. It is an opportunity to confirm your records are accurate, review your tax position, consider timing opportunities and prepare for the year ahead…
A Special Briefing for Business Owners What the 2026–27 Budget Means for Your Business, Your Structure, and Your Future The new Federal Budget contains some of the most significant tax changes for business owners in a generation. Whether you operate through a company, trust, or as a sole trader — and whether you are in…
The 2026-27 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the evening of 12 May 2026, is one of the most significant overhauls of the Australian tax system in nearly three decades. In a single budget, the Government has made changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, trust distributions, superannuation, electric vehicles, research and development,…
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