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Top 10 fatal start-up mistakes
This article first appeared June 22, 2012. With warnings of a second global financial crisis and consumers at home who refuse to part with their c... Read More -
Insolvencies rise in October, but Christmas could bring a reprieve
The number of businesses entering insolvency reached a record number in October, but insolvency firms say activity has lessened now they're settl... Read More -
Abbott promises to double small business growth rate
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has promised to double the existing annual rate of small business growth to 1.5% if elected. Read More -
Five businesses soloists can start on the cheap
Getting start-up funding can be tough when you’re a solo operator. Investors are often reluctant to stump up the cash. Read More -
Federal Government spends almost $40,000 on a small business app
The Federal Opposition has slammed a small business iPad app as "more Gillard Labor government waste", after it was revealed the app cost $3... Read More -
Three key tax management rules to follow in the new financial year
Tax represents a large cost for most SMEs and it undoubtedly contributes to the failure of many small businesses. Read More -
Seven essential tax time housekeeping tips
The end of the financial year is now just weeks away. Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: David Jones unveils plan to tap in to rising online sales
David Jones is to invest $160 million in the next two years in a desperate attempt to turn around its fortunes in the face of rising online sales. Read More -
PricingProphets.com
PricingProphets.com is an online service designed to help businesses answer the age-old question: what price should I charge for my product or service... Read More -
Manufacturing, tourism and retail worst hit by jump in collapses
Insolvency experts are urging retailers, manufacturers and tourism operators to downgrade growth targets in light of new insolvency figures revealing ... Read More -
Working on the fringes
The end of March signals the end of the fringe benefits tax year. If you haven’t already thought about this, now is the time to have a look at the imp... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: SMEs have racked up $9.4 billion in ATO debts
Small businesses have racked up $9.4 billion in debts to the Australian Tax Office, new figures show. Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: The ATO set to target 46,000 businesses for under-reporting
The Australian Tax Office is to target 46,000 businesses suspected of under-reporting their case sales. Read More -
ATO crackdown sees rise in garnishee orders
Small businesses with outstanding tax debts are the latest targets of the Australian Taxation Office, which is increasing its use of garnishee orders ... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: CBA will think twice about lifting mortgage rates higher than the RBA
Ralph Norris, chief executive of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has admitted that he will think twice about lifting mortgage rates higher than th... Read More -
Get ready for the February squeeze
The year is just under way and now is the time to start planning your tax matters for 2011. Read More -
Qld floods threaten GDP by 0.3%
The devastation of the Queensland floods has quashed earlier predictions of a minimal economic impact, with economists now fearing the floods could cu... Read More -
Self-employed hit by new super rules
Tough new restrictions on superannuation concessional contributions caps are hurting small business owners, according to super experts. Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Pratt family in ATO dispute
There would be little change to consumers’ online shopping habits if GST was placed on their offshore purchases, economists have said. Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Harvey claims to be the target of “vicious and hateful” media attacks
Gerry Harvey has said that he will back away from the campaign to impose GST on online sales after claiming to be the target of “vicious and hateful” ... Read More
