'I'm gobsmacked': Banks fail to comply with unfair contract legislation
Review by ASIC and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman finds big four banks fail to comply with unfair contracts legislation for small business.
How do I split my business?
The simpler a business structure is, the less tax effective it is.
The rise of the iTradie
Cash used to be king but now there's an app for everything and tradies are going mobile.
From running a successful business to living in a garage
The Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman gets "emotional" facing a Senate estimates committee on Thursday.
Can I still run my business and get the age pension?
Centrelink rules are changing.
Penalty rates cut 'evens up the playing field' for small business
Small business owners have backed the Fair Work Commission's decision announced on Thursday morning to slash Sunday penalty rates.
How a financial detox saved my business
An online store selling mountain bike accessories was experiencing financial trouble. But a financial detox turned the business's finances around within six months. Here's how.
Is our Thai boxing fight stable a business or a hobby?
The tax and other obligations if you are a pursuing hobby are very different if your running a business.
What's the best way to pay company directors?
Treat your company directors like an employee (in some ways).
Veda freezes business' credit due to typo
Credit agency Veda has come under fire after it mistakenly recorded a court judgment on a business owner's file.Â
How much should I spend buying a business?
I've got a redundancy payout and I'm thinking of spending it on a business or franchise.
A super change that helps small business
Small business owners are disadvantaged when it comes to superannuation tax deduction rules and the Centrelink income test.
Help: will I be able to contribute my capital gains to super?
One of the biggest tax benefits for small business owners was the Capital Gains Tax concessions introduced by the Howard government.
Help: Which bank account should I be using?
It's tax effective and flexible business structures. It's called a discretionary family trust.
Future in giving your banks a direct feed
Xero's model for small business customers and banks sharing data could be applied in consumer banking, the software company says.
MP urges Morrison to extend $20,000 instant asset writeoff
A popular Abbott government initiative could be given more time if the Small Business Minister gets his way.
Training grants to businesses end
Small business won't be able to get grants to help their workers build skills.
Four things the banks were forced to concede to Kate Carnell
1) Small business contracts are way too complicated for the average person to understand.
Why do small business loans only go up to $1 million?
Ombudsman Kate Carnell is suggesting changes to the banking code based on contracts and transparency.
Choosing the wrong business entity can cost you
There is only one only time that using a company can reduce the tax paid by individuals.
Best way to minimise the income tax payable on your sale
I am 49 years old and I've had an unexpected offer on my business.
Your turn to name and shame
There will be a government inquiry into late payment of small businesses.
Help, will the ATO catch my husband out?
The ATO is cracking down on family members posting at associates rather than employees.
Why are so many start-ups failing?
The maths isn't adding up.
Can you write your home office off on tax?
Don't make this common mistake.
Can your SMSF buy your business?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is more complex.
When to borrow money and when to pay cash
Success in business is all about finding small wins.
Fair to become the new standard for small business contracts
Tens of thousands of contracts could potentially be affected when a significant – but relatively little known - law comes into place.
Why women are more likely to turn to non-banks
Women small business owners tend to turn to non-bank institutions, a new study finds.
Help. How do I draw up this employee contract?
Discretionary family trusts have become a very popular business entity to own and operate.
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