Australian small business owners often hear federal budget announcements framed around households, housing, and economic growth, but the real question is what those announcements mean for the people running businesses. This budget includes several tax, compliance, and cash flow measures that may affect business owners both professionally and personally. While some initiatives provide opportunities, others may increase complexity, change investment decisions, or influence long

Is it a silly question to ask. If Kristy asked me who our target audience is, I say someone that is running their own small business. The term is used everywhere— in government policy, in media headlines, and in the conversations we have with other business owners. But have you ever stopped to ask: what actually makes a business “small”? Depending on who you ask, the definition changes — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. But understanding which version applies to you can m

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From 1 July, the national minimum wage in Australia is increasing by 3.5%. For small business owners, this annual adjustment isn’t just...