Business interruption insurance – what is it for?

3 October

A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions.   But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]

Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence

3 October

Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition.  Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]

The Incredible Benefits of Walking Every Day

3 October

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it offers incredible benefits for your overall health and well-being.  Whether strolling through your neighbourhood or taking a brisk walk in nature, walking daily can lead...[Read More]

Renovating your home to increase the property value

3 October

The idea of renovating a home can stir a mix of emotions. The pleasure of envisaging a freshly painted lounge or a revamped kitchen battles against concerns over the costs, time, and effort required. Nonetheless, astute home renovations can not only...[Read More]

Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses

3 October

Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.    Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]

Determining the right business structure (from the start)

3 October

All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – Shares around record highs as inflation slides – but what are the risks?

2 October

Key points – Recession risks, the escalating Israel conflict, the US election along with still stretched valuations mean a high risk of another share market correction and continued volatility. – The expansion of the war around Israel and Iran...[Read More]

Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 27/9/24

2 October

Global share markets rose again over the last week on expectations for a continuation of a “goldilocks” macro outlook on the back of central bank rate cuts reinforced by news of aggressive Chinese policy stimulus. This saw US and global shares...[Read More]

Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty

2 October

Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

2 October

People with disability could receive higher quality support as the federal government trials a program that pays service providers based on whether they achieve results for participants. Those on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...[Read More]

Footy and music fans hit by fake tickets ‘scam-demic’

2 October

Clever scammers have begun preying on footy fans after finding success selling fake Taylor Swift tickets and running dodgy investment ploys, one of Australia’s big four banks says. The pivot to catch out diehard fanatics ahead of the AFL and NRL...[Read More]

$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated

2 October

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses have secured $10 billion in commonwealth contracts since 2015 under the government’s Indigenous procurement policy. Daniel Joinbee’s Gunggandji Aerospace is one of 4,100 Indigenous...[Read More]

Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

2 October

A major airline deal promising better value airfares into Europe and Asia won’t crash prices for passengers but will be difficult for regulators to turn away, an aviation expert says. Qatar Airways has proposed purchasing one-quarter of Virgin...[Read More]

Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?

2 October

Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations you’ve given your existing agent? You’ll need to nominate them in...[Read More]

First test flight takes off from Western Sydney Airport

2 October

The first plane has taken off and landed at what will be Australia’s next international airport. A test pilot hit the milestone in a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche aircraft at Western Sydney International Airport after completing a series of landing...[Read More]