Family friendly — how to optimise a family business

The majority of Australia’s SMEs are family businesses, but very few seek specialist advice. As the saying goes, you can have a successful family or a successful business, but you can’t have both. So it’s a true optimist, then, who decides to run a family business. It’s estimated more than 70 percent of companies in […]

And the award goes to…

The Productivity Commission’s (PC) draft report into Australia’s workplace relations framework does not look set to make major changes to the country’s idiosyncratic system of award wages, much to the chagrin of business. The old saying goes that a good compromise is one that leaves all parties equally unhappy. And by that yardstick the PC […]

Post holiday? How to get your staff and your business back on track

We gather some tips from an expert on banishing back-to-work blues and getting your staff off to a flying start post a long break such as Christmas. Whether it’s a few days or a few months, breaks such as Christmas can make it difficult to get back into the swing of things when staff return […]

It’s a brand new year, the perfect time to set new business goals

The New Year is a time for reflection and resolutions. But when it comes to setting business goals, make sure you’re not setting yourself up for failure. Most business owners know goals are important. But how can you make sure your New Year business resolution will keep you motivated all year and not be forgotten […]

Are you ready for SuperStream?

Mandatory changes to Australia’s superannuation regime beginning on July 1 will affect how employers make their super contributions. SuperStream will require employers to update existing payroll systems so additional information about employees can be provided to the ATO and to ensure transactions and data comply with a prescribed electronic format. The changes, which are part […]

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