Business
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
29 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
Australian workers to trial four-day week
2 November
It’s every worker’s dream: getting paid for more hours than they actually work. And for Australian staff at Unilever ANZ, it’s about to become a reality. The maker of Dove, Rexona, Continental and Streets products announced on Wednesday that...[Read More]
Seven tax planning strategies for small business
19 October
Tried-and-Tested Tax Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Every dollar counts in business, especially for small enterprises. Therefore, you need to find ways to minimise your tax liability in addition to optimising income or profit. With a small...[Read More]
Workers need right to switch off: report
19 October
Employees should have the right to “disconnect” from work and not be contacted by bosses after knock-off time, a parliamentary committee recommends. The Senate committee on work and care released its interim report on Tuesday, which...[Read More]
Energy users face more ‘extreme events’
12 October
Electricity blackouts and crippling price spikes won’t be solved by new solar and wind farms alone, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warns. AEMO CEO Daniel Westerman has used a business summit to argue for the so-called capacity...[Read More]
5 tips for dealing with meeting overload [TED Talk Video]
5 October
Could this meeting have been an email? The phenomenon of “calendar creep,” where meetings completely take over your work days, is wasting time, energy and productivity — but you can take back control. Leadership expert...[Read More]
Are you covered for problems with your business renovations?
29 September
You’re in the middle of renovating your business premises when you discover the waterproofing in the bathroom is faulty. You can only fix it by removing the tiles, which means breaking them, so you need to find, and pay for, replacements – but...[Read More]
Critical considerations before setting up a board of directors
28 September
There are a couple of reasons you’d find it necessary to set up a board of directors in Australia. If yours is a publicly held company, regulators would require you to have a board of directors. Also, if you’re seeking funding from a venture...[Read More]
The importance of Single-Touch Payroll
15 September
Do you know what single-touch payroll (STP) is? Most likely, you’ve encountered the term, especially if you own a small business in Australia where STP is mandatory. This requirement applies even to companies employing just a single staff member...[Read More]
Key considerations before getting a commercial loan for business expansion
1 September
Commercial loans in Australia can be used for a variety of purposes, including buying commercial property or additional equipment, renovating your space, and hiring more employees. If your company is performing well, you might be considering...[Read More]
4 key keadership skills for workplace success
11 August
Developing leadership abilities is not always simple, which is why only a select few are successful in their quest to become effective leaders. Those who succeed, however, can take their teams and organisation to new heights. To become a successful...[Read More]