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Greg Hayes
News and interviews on Greg Hayes including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
I want to be rich. How do I choose a planner?
If it were easy to be rich everyone would be doing it, not just Warren Buffett.
Construction remains subdued: Economy Roundup
Kraft has now been granted preliminary EU approval for a takeover bid for Cadbury, allowing the company to work on a plan attractive to shareholders.
Last days of the 50% investment allowance – the 10 big questions answered
Time is running out for businesses with less than $2 million in turnover to take advantage of the Federal Government’s 50% investment allowance.
ATO cracks down on offshore finances
Taxpayers should be prepared to inform the ATO about any undisclosed offshore income before possible changes to the department’s voluntary disclosure program come into effect.
Banks shy away from SME lending
With the banks still in de-risking mode many SMEs are struggling to find funding. But will this cash drought continue?
Hands off, Rudd
Much like the drastic cut of the Commercial Ready program in 2008, slashing funds to current SME programs would hinder innovation.
New tax laws will make it easier for SMEs to use tax losses
Amendments to the ATO’s recoupment laws will make it easier for SMEs to obtain a refund if they have incurred tax losses.
Low inventories mean companies should ramp up marketing to win sales: Experts
SME sector experts reveal that companies that let their inventories run low are now importing stock and getting ready for a much better Christmas.
I want to minimise tax. How about an offshore company?
There is a fine line between tax minimisation and tax avoidance.
Cashing in on the 50% rebate - here's how to do it
Businesses with annual revenue of less than $2 million are being urged to take advantage of the increased investment allowance.
Budget 2009: 10 big issues to watch
Kevin Rudd claims this is the toughest budget to frame in a lifetime. Here are the 10 big issues entrepreneurs need to watch.
How the federal budget will hit your hip pocket
High and middle income earners have plenty of good reason to be anxious about next week's budget.
Insolvencies up 23%, but worst is yet to come
Insolvency firms are bracing for a surge in the number of companies entering voluntary administrations and liquidations.
$720 million in tax cashflow relief won't help struggling companies
Troubled companies will not benefit from the cashflow relief announced by the Federal Government on the weekend.
25 corporate collapses – and the lessons learnt
There have been some high-profile corporate failures over the past year, and the evidence suggests that the bloodbath isn’t over. We take a look at 25 more prominent cases to draw salient lessons for every business
How does the $2.7 billion tax break for SMEs work?
Right across Australia, entrepreneurs are asking themselves the same question – what’s in Kevin Rudd’s $42 billion stimulus package for me? Unfortunately, the answer for most SMEs is; not much.
One third of SMEs will cut jobs in 2009: SmartCompany poll
More than a third of small and medium businesses are planning to cut jobs in 2009, according to a SmartCompany poll.
Banks crack down on small business
Risk margins are being ratcheted up, and at some banks, policies stringently applied despite long term customer relationships. Is it a new era of banking? By PATRICK STAFFORD
