Business interruption insurance – what is it for?
3 October
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
The Incredible Benefits of Walking Every Day
3 October
Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it offers incredible benefits for your overall health and well-being. Whether strolling through your neighbourhood or taking a brisk walk in nature, walking daily can lead...[Read More]
Renovating your home to increase the property value
3 October
The idea of renovating a home can stir a mix of emotions. The pleasure of envisaging a freshly painted lounge or a revamped kitchen battles against concerns over the costs, time, and effort required. Nonetheless, astute home renovations can not only...[Read More]
Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses
3 October
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures. Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Determining the right business structure (from the start)
3 October
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
2 October
Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]
Retail trade springs back after warmer weather
2 October
Warmer-than average weather and Father’s Day sales spurred on an early spring blitz to the shops in a boost to retail figures. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showed retail spending grew 0.7 per cent in August and increased 3.1 per cent in...[Read More]
Australia may miss billions in green Chinese investment
2 October
Australia has the potential to tap into billions of dollars of renewable energy investments from China but only if it changes foreign investment policies and its approach to the superpower nation. Think-tank Climate Energy Finance issued the...[Read More]
New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care
2 October
People with disability could receive higher quality support as the federal government trials a program that pays service providers based on whether they achieve results for participants. Those on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...[Read More]
Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm
2 October
Banning children from social media wouldn’t remove risks to their mental health and could rob them of an important social and emotional lifeline, experts have told a federal inquiry. Representatives from six health organisations including...[Read More]
$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated
2 October
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses have secured $10 billion in commonwealth contracts since 2015 under the government’s Indigenous procurement policy. Daniel Joinbee’s Gunggandji Aerospace is one of 4,100 Indigenous...[Read More]