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Small business, company, GST, payroll and record keeping articles for Australian business owners.
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Hiring Your First Employee? A Practical Checklist from TFN to STP and Super
Hiring your first employee is not just about agreeing on wages and working hours. Employers need to manage TFN details, PAYG withholding, payroll setup, STP reporting, superannuation and employment records from the...
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ABN, ACN, TFN, GST and PAYG: The Five Business Terms New Owners Often Mix Up
When starting a business in Australia, ABN, ACN, TFN, GST and PAYG can be confusing. They are not the same thing, and each one relates to a different registration, reporting or compliance...
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Payday Super Is Coming: How Employers Should Prepare for 2026
From 1 July 2026, employers will need to pay super guarantee in line with each payday. Small businesses should review payroll systems, employee details, cash flow and super payment processes before the...
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Employee or Contractor? Get Worker Classification Right Before You Hire
Having an ABN does not automatically make someone a contractor. A contractor agreement also does not remove employer obligations if the working relationship is really employment. Getting the classification wrong can affect...
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Sole Trader, Company or Trust: How to Choose the Right Business Structure in Australia
Your business structure affects tax, liability, setup costs, control and future growth. Choosing the right structure at the start can save time, money and complications later.
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Small Business Cash Flow Management: Why Profit Does Not Always Mean Cash
A business can be profitable on paper and still run short of cash. Small business owners need to understand the difference between profit and cash flow, and plan ahead for GST, wages,...
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Pausing or Closing a Business: Do Not Just Walk Away
Stopping trade does not automatically end your tax and registration obligations. Whether you are pausing or permanently closing a business, BAS, GST, PAYG, employees, assets, records and registrations all need attention.
Business NewsFixed Unit Trust Explained | How Unit Trusts Work in Australia
What is a Fixed Unit Trust in Australia? Learn how Fixed Unit Trusts work, how units are allocated, how income is distributed, and when they are commonly used.
Business NewsFamily Trust Explained – How Family Trusts Work in Australia
What is a Family Trust in Australia? Learn how it works, who controls it, tax treatment, asset holding, and ongoing obligations.
Business NewsPublic holidays in Victoria for 2021
All public holiday dates are accurate at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change.HolidayDate in 2021New Year's DayFriday 1 JanuaryAustralia DayTuesday 26 JanuaryLabour DayMonday 8 Mar