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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving competition and improving access to finance for SMEs.
BAS update: 9 essential steps for a productive 2025
At a glance A few housekeeping tasks that help to improve your systems and processes can make a huge impact on your business. These jobs include...
Family Trusts: flexible and tax efficient wealth structures for small businesses
At a glance Family trusts offer flexible wealth structuring and asset protection whilst allowing control without direct ownership. Corporate...
4 steps to becoming audit-ready
At a glance ATO audits and reviews should be considered as a matter of 'when' not 'if'. Instead of reducing the risk of being audited, it's...
5 ways accountants can boost their service offering
Offering clients strategic business advice can elevate your business. A few years ago, Tony Dimitriadis felt his accountancy firm AD...
Fixing Australia’s housing crisis from the ground up
Housing affordability in Australia has become a national emergency. For many Australians, the dream of homeownership is slipping out of reach,...
From bricks and mortar to online: How this business owner navigated the digital marketplace
Sarah Lees' long-running homewares store went digital after COVID, but later moved to a hybrid model with both a physical and online store. ...
The digital revolution has helped jumpstart Australia’s entrepreneurial sector
At a glance Digital technology has boosted Australian startups, with funding hitting A$1.9 billion in early 2024. Women-led ventures struggle...
Mastering the art of pitching
At a glance Before pitching, determine your target audience and start building your reputation. Learn how to improve your public speaking...
From construction to trade and retail: BAS challenges across industry sectors
The building and construction industry is one of many industries that requires careful management to ensure regulatory compliance. At a glance...
IPA’s 2024 advocacy agenda tackled small business compliance and various areas of reform
IPA Group Executive Group Executive Advocacy & Professional Standards Vicki Stylianou on the right at the IPA’s National Congress last month...
