Common myths on contractors costing SMEs dearly

Common myths on contractors costing SMEs dearly

The issue was flagged recently by Aaron Smith of fitness company KX Pilates, who spent tens of thousands of dollars converting all the trainers across his 37 studios to PAYG employees in order to avoid the legal grey areas that arise around contractors.Read the full...
Lack of personal support limiting SME growth

Lack of personal support limiting SME growth

While the government continues to talk up its support of Australia’s small and medium-sized businesses, operators on the ground are expressing frustrations that government policies are not targeting the areas where support is needed most.Read the full article on My...
Employers proving inflexible on flexible working

Employers proving inflexible on flexible working

According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, more than half (52 per cent) of businesses it deals with have a flexible working policy. However, one in five (16 per cent) actually have a strategy in place to make this policy come to life.Read the full story at...

Super penalties harm half of honest businesses

Speaking to My Business, David Farrugia, director of Top Notch Consulting, says that the penalties for late payment of employee superannuation entitlements are actually skewed in the favour of those business owners it is meant to target.Read the full story at My...