Business

80 years of discretionary trust use undermined by trust tax changes: CPA

Citing individual restructuring costs of up to $23,000 and a national burden of nearly $2.5 billion per annum, the...

04 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Tax

ATO audit recommends SME debt collection targets

Risk of small business tax debt “rising to unacceptable levels is out of tolerance”, according to an external audit of...

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Tax changes ‘damaging the future Australian economy’: Tim Wilson

At a recent gathering of small business owners, entrepreneurs, and researchers, shadow treasurer Tim Wilson railed...

25 June 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

SMEs embrace AI and growth despite economic pressures

Australian SMEs continued to push ahead amid tough economic conditions, as hiring momentum picked up again in May.

23 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Many SMEs not ready for Payday Super

Nearly four in 10 small and medium businesses reported being unprepared for payday super, despite it being just weeks...

12 June 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Super

Australian SMEs remain underprepared for Payday Super, research shows

Two in five Australian businesses have not yet reviewed their cash flow impact or are unsure ahead of Payday Super...

09 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

SMEs to be hit hardest by new trust tax reforms

Australia’s proposed discretionary trust tax reforms could put a significant financial burden on small and family-run...

27 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SME disputes remain elevated: ASBFEO

Payment disputes in the construction, transport, postal, and warehousing industries, as well as franchise disputes,...

26 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

What SMEs must know before posting Albo business partner memes

Although recreating an Australian politician’s likeness is not ‘automatically illegal’, take-down orders, penalties...

26 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Budget 2026 a mixed bag for SMEs

Numerous measures unveiled for small businesses in this week’s federal budget have been welcomed, whereas others are...

14 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

‘The practical reform we’ve been advocating for’: CA ANZ, CPA welcome IAWO...

Industry bodies have welcomed the decision to make permanent instant asset write-offs for small businesses, which was...

12 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

SME owners keeping a keen eye on budget measures, MYOB finds

Tomorrow’s budget will directly influence the medium-term investment decisions of many small businesses, a recent...

11 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Make the instant asset write-off permanent, says HIA

As the federal budget release day looms, unions and industry groups are doubling down on demands.

06 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

NAB report reveals AI adoption highest for SMEs in property and finance sectors

AI uptake varies across the workplace, with the property services and finance and insurance sectors being the highest...

22 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Accountants well placed to help SMEs weather fuel volatility, COSBOA says

Accountants have a key support role to play as small businesses grapple with fuel price hikes and economic volatility,...

27 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds

Inflation remains a top worry for SME owners, a recent survey by Banjo Loans has found.

25 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

SBR regime a lifeline for SMEs in face of solvency woes

If a client is looking to action an SBR, there are a few important factors to be considered, writes Adrian Hunter.

23 March 2026 • By Adrian Hunter

Business

Avoiding cash flow issues once Payday Super kicks in

Replacing quarterly superannuation contributions, upcoming legislation requiring aligned super and wage payments will...

13 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara