Gambling addiction plays big part in workplace theft
Australian businesses are paying the price for society's gambling problem, with workplace theft the costly side effect of an employee's gambling addiction.
To cancel or not cancel a GST registration
There is often a dilemma as to when a business should register for GST.
Late payers: the silent killer of small businesses
Large companies that treat small suppliers "with contempt" by delaying payment times are under the spotlight, with Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell seriously considering an inquiry into the problem.
How to minimise tax when selling your business property
Q. I've been running a restaurant for 17 years, but can't seem to sell it. What should I do?
ACCC warns big end of town to pay subbies
The competition watchdog has put those in the big end of town on notice that it will take them to court if they refuse to pay subcontractors.
How to qualify for the small business CGT concessions
I am 56 and own a real estate agent business. I'd like to retire - but will I be eligible for the small business CGT concessions?
How this small business owner cut costs by $30,000 a year
Linda Taneja shudders when she thinks about the money she forked out on warehouse rent for years on end.
Multiple businesses and tax losses
Thinking about buying a second businesses? Know the rules.
As EOFY nears, retailers wait in vain for small biz cash splurge
Despite government incentives for small business to spend up to $20,000 before the end of the financial year, retailers say they're not hearing 'the same buzz' at the tills this year.
Bending over to meet women halfway
Women entrepreneurs are finding a new market for a stale old service – financial planning..
Beginners' guide to exporting
So, you've heard a lot of talk about the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Where to start?
Tax obligations for new business in 2016
Do you need to pay tax if your business hasn't experienced any activity yet?
Tips for buying or selling your business
With the end of the financial year approaching, some businesses will be looking to sell.
Hug-a-Bub goes belly up
Here's why the maker of a popular brand of baby carriers has collapsed into administration.
Simple tax time trick
Getting the timing right can be your best friend around tax time, depending on your business.
Seek help early
Tax debt is just ust like the small leak in the roof that gets worse and worse the longer it's left unrepaired.
Can you really study entrepreneurship?
Can the real world trials of running a successful business ever be taught at an Australian university?
Cashing in on rising obesity
Suppliers of supersized products and equipment are finding plenty of room to move.
Cafe refuses to be defeated by storm
After this week's storm trashed his seaside café John Svinos is now starting the long process to rebuild his business.
When your business isn’t quite legal yet
Raising seed funding for a medical cannabis start-up is just half the battle.
Finding a good accountant can be hard
Help. My sister and I are in the due diligence phase of a start-up e-commerce business.
NAB to compete with ultra-fast lenders
Online lenders have amped up the pressure on the big banks to move quickly on loans.
FlexiGroup funding Kikka's business loans
FlexiGroup CEO Symon Brewis-Weston said the pace of Kikka's growth would be dictated by the performance of its loan book over the next 18 months.
Retail investors allowed to lend to businesses as RateSetter gets approval
Retail investors will be able to fund business loans for the first time in Australia after the corporate regulator granted a new licence to the peer-to-peer lending platform RateSetter.
The FBT motor vehicle trap
When can you claim the full deduction of a work vehicle even if its rolled out for private use?
What's the most profitable industry?
It's not tech and it's not mining. It's something you'd never dream of.
Can your clients really pay?
If you want to find out whether you'll end up out of pocket you need these (free) tools.
Good news for business owners
Improved CGT provisions for small entities at this year's federal budget.
Budget 2016: the break business needs
COMMENT: The Australian economy needs to move beyond building and digging up dirt. To do that it needs modern, competitive policies.
A super budget that helps small business
Although there was less focus on small businesses in this year's budget there were one or two sweeteners for smaller entities.
Editor's picks
Battle of the burgers
There's a new burger bar on every corner but is there enough business for them all?
Awkward: When biz names go bad
Meet the businesses who found themselves in a world of trouble - through no fault of their own.
What paid parental leave?
Small business owners are getting their claims rejected under the government's paid parental leave scheme.
Millennials start own businesses
Young people are breaking away from traditional forms of employment and taking their chances.
