According to national SME finance specialist, Scottish Pacific, many small businesses may be using the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as a line of credit being unaware of alternative funding solutions. Scottish Pacific CEO, Peter Langham said the ATO was owed $35.3 billion in 2013-14 according to a recent report by the Inspector-General of Taxation. “It […]
From festivals, conferences, live entertainment and sporting events to outdoor installations and initiatives, it is no secret that Australia is home to a diverse event portfolio annually. Now, more than ever, the experiences created by these events are no longer confined to ticket holders with a physical presence, but filtered through to online and social […]
Those operating Windows 7 and Windows 8 will soon be offered a free upgrade to Microsoft’s most recent operating system, Windows 10. Sounds good, but should users jump in with both feet? A new feature called Wi-Fi Sense included as part of the new operating system will allow your PC to automatically connect to Wi-Fi […]
Since Google made changes to its search algorithm giving preference to mobile and tablet friendly websites, over one third of businesses have optimised their sites for mobile with a further 28 per cent planning to do so this year. The findings, presented in the 2015 Sensis e-Business Report, also revealed that 56 percent of SMBs […]
Australian businesses are under a growing threat from cyber crime according to the first ever unclassified cyber security threat report. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released the Australian Cyber Security Centre Threat Report 2015 with the aim of achieving a more ‘cyber secure’ Australia. The report warns that businesses must implement cyber security measures […]
Part of our role as small business accountants is to act as a barrier or intermediary between the tax office and the small businesses of Australia. It’s not that we don’t trust the two different interests to get along but it’s more about using our experience and knowledge to protect the best interests of the […]
Startup Spring, the three-week long, Australia-wide festival of events and activities to celebrate and promote the startup business community will return for a third-year running. Launched by StartupAUS in 2013, the festival sees hundreds of events and activities take place around Australia. This year StartupAUS are hoping to top last years’ record of 160 events […]
A new study has revealed that 87% of Australian small-medium businesses agree that music in the workplace increases staff morale and creates a better working environment. The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), the organisation that provides music licences to Australian businesses, has discovered that music in the workplace can have a positive effect on […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has proposed to grant reauthorisation of a revised Solar Retailer Code of Conduct for five years. The Clean Energy Council’s Code is a voluntary system that solar retailers can sign up to with the aim of meeting best practice standards for consumers and the industry. ACCC Deputy Chair […]
Over half of Australian entrepreneurs (53%) take up to a year to overcome fears and doubts before starting their business according to a new independent study by Servcorp, a leading provider of serviced offices around the world. The study, What’s Holding You Back?, showed that the greatest fear among hopeful entrepreneurs related to concerns about […]
