Debt concerns: treasurer’s era of cheap-money ending

30 September

Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.That’s the issue facing governments forced to pay investors more for borrowing cash in the form of bonds.The eye-watering sums being raised by artificial intelligence...[Read More]

Labour pains: jobs market too hot for inflation fight

23 September

Australia’s unemployment rate probably needs to edge a little higher to help get inflation back under control, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says.Prefacing her remarks by saying the RBA does not want to see high unemployment, Ms Bullock...[Read More]

Closing, selling or passing it on: Choosing the right exit for your business

17 September

For many business owners, years — sometimes decades — of hard work go into building a business. Yet while considerable thought is often given to starting and growing a business, far less attention can be given to how that business will...[Read More]

$20,000 instant asset write-off (IAWO) here to stay

9 September

Eligible small businesses can continue to claim an immediate deduction for assets costing less than $20,000. From 1 July 2026, the $20,000 instant asset write-off is permanent, giving eligible small businesses greater certainty when...[Read More]

Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners

13 August

Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]