Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia
The impact of fintechs is spreading in the Australian market.
Which business structure is best to protect against being sued?
Protecting business assets can come at a cost.
'This is not a charity': Women back female-led businesses
Push for women to fund women to help overcome the financing gap for female-led businesses.
How much can I claim on the car I use for Uber driving?
Tax expert Max Newnham answers your tax questions.
Ombudsman launches inquiry into small business funding gap
The small business ombudsman is concerned about the lack of access to capital for small business.
How do I claim a deduction for my business start-up costs?
Small business entities with a turnover of less than $10 million can claim a deduction for start-up costs.
Heat on big four as new bank launches with SME focus
SME focused bank Judo is launching in Melbourne on Tuesday offering an alternative to the big four.
Claiming solar panels on a rented property
Where a payment is made for something that is a mixture of business and private use, the tax deduction is limited to the business portion.
Shop gives away coffees as CBA's payment terminals fail
Small businesses across Australia have been hit by an outage in the Commonwealth Bank's card payment terminals.
It's not a great idea to use your mate's ABN
There are stiff penalties for using someone else's Australian Business Number.
'Compliance with the law is somehow voluntary': Banks slammed on unfair contracts
ASIC's release of guidance on unfair small business contracts has put lack of compliance by lenders in the spotlight.
Pay is stagnant but perks may soften the blow
Additional holidays or flexible work can help soften the blow of sluggish wage growth.
Paying tax on worldwide income a question of your residency
How income is taxed depends on where a person earns it, and whether that person is regarded as a resident for Australian income tax purposes.
Fintechs move to provide an alternative to banks
The small business and family enterprise ombudsman has released her report into the fintech sector.
Claiming business tax losses from a family trust
When a business is commenced one of the most important decisions that must be made is the type of legal structure to use.
PAYG instalments tax does not have to cripple a business
One of the things that can create major cash flow problems is when owners do not properly plan for tax payable on the net income their business is making.
ATO targets cash-only hair and beauty businesses
This year, driven by a push from government to bring in extra tax dollars, the ATO has set its sights on the cash economy.
Anticipating payments helps cash flow
Business owners can run into trouble where they forget, or do not plan for, income tax payable on profits.
Axsesstoday rides the alternative finance boom
Small business lender Axsesstoday increased its profit after tax to $3.2 million as the alternative lending market grows in popularity.
Claiming tax deductions for your car is a tricky business
No tax magic wand is waved for business owners to turn private or non-deductible expenses into tax deductions.
The tax effect of having a business rather than a hobby
Having an office or bedroom you use for a business can have tax implications.
Outlook rosy for small business
Survey shows small business confidence hitting three-year high.
Super discrimination against small business ends
Changes to superannuation legislation passed during the 2017 financial year have ended discrimination against small business.
Small business at the mercy of party politics
Since the Turnbull government has been in place there have been a number of small business tax incentives introduced. One, in particular, being the change in the definition of a small business for most income tax concessions, has been welcome but may prove to be short-lived when and if the Labor Party returns to government.
New Year's resolutions and actions
When it comes to small business owners, the start of each calendar year is not only a time for reflection, but also should be a wake-up call.
The tax and GST consequences of selling a car
There is a depreciation cost limit for motor vehicles.
SMEs struggle as insolvent trading rises
The regulator's annual report into corporate insolvencies shows 63 per cent include alleged insolvent trading.
How financing a car affects claiming GST
The amount of GST that can be claimed by a business when purchasing an asset can also be affected when finance is used to fund all or some of the purchase.
How businesses can survive the Christmas 'blackout period'
​Is the period around Christmas the most dangerous time of year in the cash flow cycle of SMEs?
Changing business structure horses midstream
If the wrong structure is used from the start, it can be difficult and costly to correct the mistake.
Editor's picks
Eleven business fads that need to die in 2018
These silly management trends all deserve a quick death.
How Kat used Instagram to become the queen of cakes
Bold Businesses podcast: Kat Logan took Buttercream Bakery from her parents garage to a $500,000 business.
The problem with the entrepreneurial dream
The vision of many millions of dollars, long holidays and freedom to choose your own hours might just be wishful thinking.
Secrets from Australia's top innovators
Find out how they get that special sauce in the business DNA.
Millennials start own businesses
Young people are breaking away from traditional forms of employment and taking their chances.
