It is a stock-standard response and yet so very true and especially for owner-operators of small and medium businesses. Interestingly, research indicates that many businesses are operating with up ...
The ‘ace in the hole’ of the 2023-24 Federal Budget was the $4.2bn surplus; the first in 15 years. The surplus was driven by a surge in the corporate and individual tax take. High commodity prices,...
Key Facts To support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency. Grants from $10,000 to $25,000 to cover up to 100% of eligible project expenditure. S...
Following on from our recent article around data security and how safe is your business, we’ve collected some facts from the experts at a recent Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce event on cyber security w...
What drives your business? Business drivers are the factors that have a significant impact on the success and growth of an organisation. They can be internal or external, and can include factors such...
Data security is becoming a pressing concern for businesses of all sizes. With the recent wave of large companies experiencing significant data security breaches, it's time to examine how prepared you...
Australia has had a long, exciting, and at times tumultuous relationship with motor vehicles. Many brands have come to try and conquer this sunburnt country with a new, exciting vehicle and many have ...
Some are billing 2023 as the year of the optimist, with a general sense that those of us who see "the opportunity in every difficulty" (Winston Churchill) will prevail. Our colleagues at Mindshop hav...
As a business owner or leader, you might receive your management reports monthly or quarterly. You may be managing your own accounting software and reviewing the Profit & Loss Statement and/or Balance...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, data privacy, and cyber security are all critical issues that organizations must address in today's digital landscape. They are interlinked ...
What trends do companies need to be aware of in 2023? I asked this question of ChatGPT and received this answer: "Companies need to be aware of several trends in 2023, some of which include: Remote...
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority has recently announced the opening of Round 5 of the Rural Economic Development Grants. Expressions of Interest are open until 11.59pm 30 January 20...
This year seemed to flow by, and it was one where a lot of businesses adapted to the “new normal” and living with the pandemic. No doubt 2023 will be challenging as we contend with economic uncertain...
Expressions of Interest open on 24 November 2022 for the Queensland Government Business Basics Grant Program. The program will provide $5,000 excluding GST for activities including: Training and coa...
Too often business owners and managers get caught up working in the business rather than on it. The truth is, that managing your accounts, staying in control of your finances, and making sure your bu...
If you spent time working from home since COVID-19 entered our lives you may have utilised the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shortcut method to claim a deduction in your tax return. This shortcut m...
As a business owner you know that there are so many things that you need to know and be responsible for. Who do you turn to? Who do you talk to? You might have different people for different things...
Why did you start your own business? Most people have done it for flexibility (which can be argued) and to make money. Have you ever been asked “simple” questions about your business that you have ...
I’m sure that we ask ourselves every day at the moment. Is it getting harder or is that just me?! Business is hard, there is a lot going on in the world, lots of moving pieces and I think it feels ...
Does ESG matter? ESG has been a term since 2005 however in recent times it has gained some traction! ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) has been receiving more Google searches and more r...
