Only One Month Until EOFY – Top Five Things Every Business Should Do
As the end of the financial year (EOFY) rapidly approaches, business owners must take a step back and ensure they’re well-prepared for the upcoming tax season. With only one month left until the 30th of June, now is the perfect time to review your financial situation and make any necessary adjustments to optimise your tax […]
How the 2024 Federal Government Budget Affects Businesses Across Australia
In the latest Federal Budget, the Albanese Government has introduced several measures aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses, encouraging foreign investment, and improving compliance. As a business owner, it’s important that you understand how these changes may affect your operations and financial planning. Let’s discuss the key announc
His Wife Ate a FishHook at a Michelin-Guide Rated Restaurant!
What Happened Next is a Great Lesson For Businesses! (Photo Credit: Tawk.to) Recently, Robert D’Assisi, a founder and CEO of a major online customer service platform, were enjoying a meal at a Michelin guide rated restaurant in Latvia. Mid-way through his meal, his wife found a fish hook in her mouth, after chewing on a […]
Are Micro-Office Spaces the Future for the Modern Small to Medium Sized Business?
(Photo Credit: Architonic) In today’s digital age, the traditional large office space with industrial equipment and high-capacity meeting rooms is no longer the only way to do business. With technologies like cloud computing, video conferencing, and AI simplifying work, companies really just need a flat surface and WiFi to operate. This has made it easier
Bitcoin Halving 19/20th April. What Might Happen? What About Tax Implications?
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s upcoming halving event is expected to occur on Friday or Saturday, potentially leading to significant shifts in the cryptocurrency market. In Australia, you generally only pay tax on realised capital gains from your crypto investments, not unrealised gains Summary – What is Bitcoin Halving? – Bitcoin’s next halvin
Xero Doubles Down on AI to Boost Productivity for Businesses
(Photo credit: Accountants Daily) The atmosphere was electric at Xerocon Sydney 2023 as Xero launched a suite of innovative AI-powered features aimed at helping businesses work smarter and drive efficiency. With the rise of generative AI taking the world by storm, Xero is leading the charge in harnessing this transformative technology to solve key pain [&hellip
Revolutionising Accounting With Generative AI: Xero’s Transformative Vision
(Photo credit: IT Professionals NZ) In a groundbreaking move at their recent Investor Day in Melbourne, global small business platform Xero has revealed its ambitious AI vision that promises to reshape the accounting landscape. At the heart of this transformative initiative lies “Just Ask Xero” (JAX), a cutting-edge GenAI-powered smart business comp
How Interest Rate Changes Could Impact the Property Market
The Australian property market has shown remarkable resilience so far in 2024, with auction clearance rates rebounding strongly in January and February after a weak end to 2023. This revival in buyer activity has coincided with growing optimism that interest rate rises may occur slower than previously anticipated. But with the outlook for rates still […]
Key Highlights for Ecommerce Businesses, from Stripe 2023 Annual Letter
Stripe’s 2023 Annual Letter: Key Highlights for Ecommerce Businesses Stripe, a leading online payment processor, recently released its 2023 annual letter, providing insights (some of which are quite fascinating) into the company’s performance and the broader ecommerce landscape. Of particular interest are some key stats, namely that Stripe’s p
Top 50 Aussie e-Commerce Leaders
(Photo credit: Internetretailing.com.au) Matthew Horn, group GM of customer and digital at Country Road Group, has been named the number one person in e-commerce in Inside Retail’s 2024 Top 50 People in E-Commerce report. He is recognised for leading Country Road Group’s digital and technology transformation to drive commercial success across its fi