Finance
Should cashless businesses be banned? Some American legislators think so
The world is moving away from cash at breakneck speed, but it appears some opposition to the idea carrying notes and coins is a waste of tim…
A misguided $2 billion: What good is small-business capital if founders don’t know how to use it?
By Jana Matthews, University of South Australia
The Australian government has a plan to help the nation’s small- and medium-sized busin…
“Biggest compliance undertaking since GST”: Everything you need to know about the new single touch payroll laws
Legislation to extend single touch payroll (STP) reporting to businesses with less than 19 employees passed the Senate on Wednesday.
The…
ATO warning as $800,000 stolen: Are data breaches fuelling sophisticated scams?
The federal government needs to do a better job of promoting best practice in cyber security to stem the flow of scams costing Australians m…
Financial complaints skyrocket: Hundreds of businesses spill the beans to new watchdog AFCA
Aussie small businesses and consumers are spilling the beans on their financial services grievances in record numbers since the launch of a …
ATO outlines new digital approach as it takes tax digital
The tax office will be stepping up its efforts to get with the times next year, outlining a new approach to product and service providers wh…
A state-by-state guide to payroll tax: How does your state stack up?
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with changes to payroll tax in multiple states in 2018, it’s probably a good idea to get up t…
Grants of up to $2,100 for small business cybersecurity checks: Here’s how to apply
Small businesses will be able to apply for up to $2,100 in funding to help get their cybersecurity tested under a new government initiative …
‘Houses on the line’: Tax disputes to become easier for SMEs, but is earlier intervention needed?
Small business advocates and accountants have welcomed a move by the Morrison government to establish a small business concierge service to …
Raising $10 million: Why Booktopia wants customers to become investors
For the last 14 years, Booktopia founder Tony Nash has built his online retail business from the ground up.
With no external funding, he …
