Blog tagged as Small Businesses

Are you confident in understanding the financial snapshot of your balance sheet? Discover more on your balance sheet in our article or book a session now to analyse your reports with an experienced business advisor.

Margin compression is a common challenge in tough economic times. But what exactly is margin compression? And what can you do to reduce this impact on your revenues and profits?

From 26 August 2026, small business employees in Australia will have the legal right to ignore work-related contact outside of their scheduled hours unless the refusal is deemed unreasonable.

Are you in the dark when it comes to sustainability reporting? ASIC’s new educational modules provide training for small businesses and their report preparers.

Micro, small and medium businesses make up over 90% of all firms, globally, but still find it hard to access funding. We have 3 tips for improving your chances of getting a loan approved.

On 1 July 2026, the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close permanently as part of the Payday Super reforms. With only a few months left, employers still using the SBSCH need to find an alternative option, and soon.

Regular cash flow forecasts help you keep your focus. If you can't reach your targets for income, reining in your costs may give you a little extra headroom to manage cash flow while you plan your next move.

Weathering the storm? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. We can help with strategies for healthy cash flow, so you can continue to thrive.

By focusing on data residency and basic cyber hygiene like MFA, small businesses can protect themselves from costly breaches while gaining a competitive advantage in a privacy-conscious market.

With fuel prices rising fast, it’s important for your logistics business to think about the impact of these skyrocketing prices on fuel costs and profit margins.

84% of customers will walk away from a bad online shopping experience, according to a recent survey. Here’s what you can do to stop those cart abandonments and improve your CX.

A strategic business budget serves as a financial roadmap, distinguishing between essential obligations and discretionary growth investments.

The ATO regularly publishes focus areas for small businesses. One of the top areas where the ATO regularly sees errors is where a private company shareholder uses business money and assets for personal use or benefit, which can lead to Division 7A issues.

While there’s no easy solution to fix climate change, and certainly no magic formula that would reduce its effects overnight, there are still plenty of ways that businesses can help the environment, while also benefitting their bottom line.

As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.

As the owner of a fast-moving business, would a crystal ball be helpful? Scenario planning is a key way to understand the future of your business. We outline the major benefits.

If you are reflecting on where you are at and thinking about your business goals for the financial year ahead, we can help you establish measurable goals for your business.

Being in control of your cashflow has never been more important. We’ll help you set up detailed cashflow forecasting to put you back in the cashflow driving seat.

The latest ASBFEO report shows that Aussie small businesses are feeling optimistic. We highlight five ways to switch from survival mode to growth and transformation.