Industry Super Australia CEO responds to Peter Strong’s lost superannuation claims
Industry Super Australia chief executive Bernie Dean has responded to Peter Strong's recent article about superannuation.
More than 500 small business clients left in banking limbo as Volt closure hits SME money app Parpera
SME money app Parpera told clients to empty their accounts after Volt, the neobank providing banking services, revealed it is shutting shop.
The government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme is coming to an end. So who benefited?
With the SME Recovery Loan Scheme coming to an end on June 30, it is timely to reflect on its impact and the outlook for SMEs looking for finance in the months ahead.
Business name fees and tax deduction rate for car expenses changing on July 1
Australians seeking to register a name for a company or business, or renew the name of their business, will face slightly higher fees from July 1.
Australian BNPL sector touts $14.3 billion in economic benefits as lawmakers weigh the fate of pay-in-four providers
As Australian lawmakers consider how best to regulate the BNPL sector, a leading industry group claims pay-in-four systems provide a massive boon to local retailers and benefit local consumers.
Startup school: How to secure capital for your tech startup
In the third part of our Startup School series, we discuss the funding options small business owners and startup founders are using to launch their tech ideas in the market.
Official audit finds shortcomings in entrepreneurs’ grants program
An entrepreneurs’ program run by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has been critiqued by the auditor-general for its procurement standards.
Volt urges customers to empty their deposit accounts as the neobank pioneer exits the banking sector
Volt on Wednesday confirmed the "difficult decision" to end its deposit-taking functions and return all deposits to its customers.
Afterpay: BNPL is better for consumers than credit cards, and it can’t be regulated in the same way
BNPL doesn’t work like a credit card and it therefore shouldn’t be regulated like a credit card, says Afterpay VP of global regulatory affairs Michael Saadat.
Small business owners can save thousands on tax thanks to these changes to law
The strategy involves deferring declaring income in your personal name, quarantining it in a company environment, and then declaring income after the tax rates become more beneficial for individuals in 2024.
How to benchmark and set your international pricing to help your product sell overseas
While many businesses put a lot of effort into understanding how to price correctly in their home market, most don’t put in the same amount of effort when it comes to international markets.
ATO warns taxpayers about shady WFH claims, wash sales and more as Aussies try to combat higher living costs
The Australian Taxation Office has warned taxpayers about making false claims to combat the rising cost of living, or engaging in 'wash sales'.
