Business
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]
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]
Plastic cup ban in force in WA
5 October
The sale or supply of single-use plastic cups for cold drinks has been banned in Western Australia. The ban, in force from Saturday, follows a similar move against other single-use plastics, including plates, cutlery, and straws earlier this...[Read More]
Are you covered for problems with your business renovations?
28 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]
Farmers ‘big winners’ in UK trade deal
21 September
Australia’s agricultural sector would be the big winner in a new free trade deal with the UK, the chief negotiator says. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Elisabeth Bowes has told a parliamentary inquiry ratifying the...[Read More]
Consumer spending slowdown starts to show
14 September
Rate hikes and the soaring cost of living are finally starting to weigh on household spending. Non-essential outgoings decreased in August, according to CommBank’s household spending intentions index, with sectors such as travel,...[Read More]
Lift in growth but economy faces hurdles
7 September
The economy grew 0.9 per cent in the June quarter but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the encouraging headline figure “doesn’t tell the whole story”. “Our economy is growing relatively solidly, but some of the challenges in the...[Read More]
Vehicle sales surge as Aussies go electric
7 September
The Australian vehicle market has posted its best August result for five years, with a 17 per cent surge in demand as sales of electric cars hit record levels. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says 95,256 new vehicles were retailed last...[Read More]
Minerals sector to drive clean energy: PM
7 September
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging to work collaboratively with the minerals industry as Australia transitions to a clean energy future. Citing the lessons of last week’s jobs and skills summit where unions, businesses and government...[Read More]
Key considerations before getting a commercial loan for business expansion
31 August
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]