Blog tagged as Small Businesses

The mental estimate owners carry of what's owed to them drifts from reality in both directions — optimistic assumptions about invoices "probably paid" and pessimism from overdue ones nobody's actively chased.

Businesses blame slow sales on marketing spend, but the real revenue leak is usually invisible — leads that never got a proper second follow-up, costing far more than any ad budget would show.

The tax consequences of a business sale depend heavily on whether it's structured as a share sale or asset sale, and pre-sale restructuring can itself trigger unexpected tax events if not carefully planned.

Tax season stress usually stems from uncertainty, not the tax itself — and that's the gap RBizz Corporate Accountants exists to close for Australian businesses.

The ATO rarely audits at random — it relies on benchmarking, data matching, and consistency checks to flag returns. This guide breaks down the most common audit triggers and the recordkeeping habits that keep your business defensible if you're selected.

Many Australian businesses overpay tax simply because they miss deductions they're already entitled to — from home office costs to superannuation timing. This guide covers the seven most commonly overlooked deductions and why they're worth reviewing before your next lodgment.

Tax season obligations differ significantly depending on whether you operate as a company, partnership/trust, or sole trader. This guide breaks down what each structure needs to prepare, watch out for, and lodge — with a practical checklist that applies across all three.

Recent CommsBank data shows that 87.6% of Aussie businesses reported productivity gains above 10% following recent asset upgrades. How does asset finance help you invest in tech?

How do accountants support your financial performance? We’ve highlighted four of the key ways we can improve your cashflow, revenue generation and overall profitability of your business.

Starting a business can be daunting. On top of thinking about sales, marketing, and day-to-day financing, one of the biggest decisions a new business owner has to make is choosing which business structure to use.

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.