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Real Estate Professionals – Are you Ready for 2026 AUSTRAC Reforms?

December 10th, 2025

AUSTRAC Real Estate Reforms - The Next Wave of Financial Regulation From 1 July 2026, Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime is expanding, and real estate professionals are in the spotlight. Under the AUSTRAC real estate reforms, property professionals will join around 80,000 additional businesses required to enrol and report to AUSTRAC, Australia’sread more

Unlocking Growth: How Australian Businesses Can Maximise R&D Tax Incentives

December 3rd, 2025

Innovation is a key driver of growth in Australia’s business landscape, yet many organisations underestimate just how much of their work may qualify for R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI). While some assume it applies only to high-tech labs or cutting-edge inventions, the R&DTI is intentionally broad, designed to reward businesses undertaking genuine experimentation and problem-solving toread more

Forecasting for Business Growth

November 19th, 2025

In the business world, knowledge is a powerful asset, particularly when it comes to understanding your financial future. While we can’t rely on a crystal ball for predictions, it is undeniably important to forecast the financial performance of your business. In fact, forecasting should be an integral part of your operational strategy, not something doneread more

SBSCH Is Closing: What Employers Must Do Now

October 23rd, 2025

If you currently use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), change is coming. As part of Australia’s proposed Payday Super reforms, the SBSCH has closed to new registrations as of 1 October 2025, then closing fully and will stop accepting contributions from 1 July 2026 (existing users can keep using it up toread more

Building Your 5-Step Marketing Operating Rhythm

October 15th, 2025

Bringing Discipline to Marketing with a Robust Operating Rhythm High-performing businesses run like clockwork when it comes to finances, operations, or HR —monthly reports, quarterly strategy meetings, annual reviews and so on. But when it comes to marketing, things often slip into “when we have time” mode. Campaigns launch sporadically, results get reviewed inconsistently, andread more

Director Penalty Notice (DPN) – Another ATO Compliance Crackdown

September 22nd, 2025

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is turning up the heat on directors, with the number of Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) surging as small business debt surpasses $100 billion as of March 2025. Enforcement through DPNs is occurring at an unprecedented rate – jumping from 26,702 in FY23–24 to more than 84,000 in FY24–25. For companyread more

How the Latest RBA Cash Rate Cut Shapes Business Growth Strategy

September 10th, 2025

On 12 August 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut its official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.60%, its third reduction in six months — bringing much-needed relief to individual and business borrowers [1]. For businesses, however, the story runs deeper. While cheaper finance can unlock new opportunities, persistently weak productivity — forecast atread more

Four Days, Full Pay – Can Your Business Really Make a 4 Day Week Work?

September 3rd, 2025

The Australian Council of Trade Unions’ (ACTU) renewed push for a 4-day work week with no pay reduction has reignited debate across boardrooms, break rooms, and political circles. Backed by international trials showing improved productivity and employee well-being, the proposal has its advocates. But for Australian business owners, the reality is complex. Let’s unpack theread more

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