The increasing ATO compliance activity aimed at businesses groups is one contentious issue raised by businesses, according to the KPMG survey. In an attempt to address this, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a proposal to lower the pay-as-you-go tax instalment rate from 10 per cent to 2 per cent for the […]
Year: 2022
A new toolkit for pandemic business travel
With international borders open and travel restrictions easing, a new toolkit aims to support Australian SMEs with business travel ahead. A 10-part series by Corporate Traveller Australia provides expert guidance, tools, and tips for business travel in the COVID-19 pandemic era. It addresses common concerns for small business owners faced […]
Budget 2022: It’s now time to focus on SMEs
The pandemic, which has been going on for almost two years, has been extremely taxing and difficult for small businesses worldwide, including in Australia. While businesses were gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels, ongoing lockdowns and global economic disruptions slowed things down again, and the businesses are still not out of […]
Let’s Talk: Business leaders share 20 invaluable lessons they’ve learned so far
The past couple of years has witnessed a massive shift in the business world as we know it. And we’ve learned that no business school could have prepared us for what’s happened in the last few years. Lessons learned in school will never be as valuable as business lessons learned […]
Shopify launches Linkpop – new eCommerce solution for creators & social media influencers
Ever make a mental note to look into that new product your favourite TikTok star keeps recommending, only to lose the plot as soon as you get to your Google search bar? Us too. That’s part of the reason why we’re so excited to launch Linkpop, our new link in […]
New .au web domains: will it make or break your business?
As of this week, Australian businesses will be able to purchase .au web domains, allowing them to drop the .com or .com.au for the first time. It is considered the most significant change in the web domain area in Australia since the 1980s. These shorter .au domain names will be […]
New Zealand SMEs lag their APAC counterparts, but 2022 outlook looks cautiously positive: Survey
More of New Zealand’s small businesses shrank in 2021 than grew primarily due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CPA Australia’s annual survey of 11 Asia-Pacific economies. Only 33.2 per cent grew, the second-lowest result in the survey, while 41.9 per cent shrank. However, 2022 is […]
The key benefits of Using a Virtual Data Place
The benefits of utilizing a Virtual Info Room are numerous. These tools present protect storage to get corporate files. They also incorporate other features that can improve the overall effect of the process. A feature like a log-in and access control system allows users to see the adjustments made to […]
Please don’t go: How improved onboarding can encourage new hires to stick around for longer
Struggling to secure the personnel you need to keep your organisation ticking over? It’s a scenario that is common to just about every other Australian HR department and business leader. It’s no secret that the unemployment queues we saw weaving around city blocks in 2020, following the onset of the […]
Aussie SMEs are still struggling to shift to digital sales: Survey
Australian small businesses achieved the lowest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific in 2021, CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey revealed. CPA said that the findings highlight the need for governments to do more to support Australia’s digital future. “As part of their federal election promises, CPA Australia is urging the […]