Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses
3 October
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.  Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Determining the right business structure (from the start)
3 October
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
Oliverâs insights â Shares around record highs as inflation slides â but what are the risks?
3 October
Key points â Recession risks, the escalating Israel conflict, the US election along with still stretched valuations mean a high risk of another share market correction and continued volatility. â The expansion of the war around Israel and Iran...[Read More]
Property tax concession change talk sparks uncertainty
3 October
Property investors are anxiously awaiting any potential changes to tax breaks after a week of mixed messages on negative gearing and capital gains tax. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly insisted Labor has no plans to touch the tax...[Read More]
Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
3 October
Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per cent of people said financial...[Read More]
Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along
3 October
Retail sales figures should show the Australian economy continues to âmuddle alongâ without setting off too many alarm bells about an imminent recession or inflation kicking off again. Economists expect the Australian Bureau of Statistics on...[Read More]
Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm
3 October
Banning children from social media wouldnât remove risks to their mental health and could rob them of an important social and emotional lifeline, experts have told a federal inquiry. Representatives from six health organisations including...[Read More]
Planning to engage a new registered tax agent?
2 October
Learn what you can do to be well prepared before engaging a new registered agent. Are you planning to engage a new registered agent or change the authorisations youâve given your existing agent? Youâll need to nominate them in...[Read More]
Children would lie about their age to evade YouTube ban
2 October
Preventing Australian teenagers from accessing YouTube would be âa ridiculous stepâ and the federal government should outline which platforms would fall under a social media ban for children, an inquiry has heard. The Social Media and Australian...[Read More]
âOut of dateâ: calls for wage boost for junior workers
2 October
Junior pay rates for workers over 18 should be scrapped, the head of Australiaâs peak union body says, labelling the wage as discriminatory. Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele OâNeil has urged the federal government to make...[Read More]
Video game builds empathy for neurodivergent experience
2 October
A neurodivergent researcher has designed a video game that shows how difficult and overstimulating workplaces and classrooms can be for those whose brains are wired differently. Life Resounding asks players to complete day-to-day challenges in a...[Read More]
Slight reprieve as inflation cools to 2.7 per cent
26 September
Australians have been gifted a slight reprieve, with inflation moderating to 2.7 per cent as price pressures hurt shoppers at the checkout. The drop in the inflation figure spanning the 12 months to August was spurred by a decrease in transport...[Read More]
Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential
26 September
When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications. Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law.  Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]
Life insurance gives you peace of mind knowing your financial well-being is protected
26 September
Financial security is a universal goal that transcends income brackets and age groups. It is not solely determined by the amount of money one possesses or earns, but rather by the feeling of reassurance and peace of mind that comes with knowing your...[Read More]
Power subsidies and cheaper petrol drive down inflation
26 September
A drop in inflation has been welcomed as a small respite for struggling shoppers but households are being warned prices are set to bounce around and not come down in a straight line. Inflation cooled to 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down...[Read More]