IPA welcomes minister for small business appointment

IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said the IPA looks forward to working with Mr McCormack to ensure a focus on small business is maintained as small business is a critical sector for Australia’s economic well-being.”We have long advocated for a strong, dedicated...

ATO offers tax tips for small business

In a tax tips guide for small business, the ATO reminded business owners to ensure they declare all cash and online sales in their tax return, including money they have earned from participating in the sharing economy. “If for example, you are renting out a room, a...

Election result highlights opposition to super tax changes

Xpress Super chief executive Olivia Long said the election result has sent a clear message to all political parties that changes to superannuation policy will be at their election peril.“Although it was the Coalition government that felt a backlash from voters in the...

IFAC calls for cooperation amid global uncertainty

IFAC chief executive Fayezul Choudhury said following the result of the UK referendum on Europe many other parts of the world will be operating in a period of considerable uncertainty.Mr Fayezul said companies will need to address the short-term risks and think...
Fit workers, fat profits

Fit workers, fat profits

According to Australian government agency Comcare, there are a number reasons to invest in programs to enhance worker health and wellbeing: “Put simply: healthy workers = healthy organisations = healthy business performance.” Comcare says research on the relationship...