Finance
How to pitch to clients
Christopher Niesche Public speaking can be nerve-racking at the best of times, but especially when pitching for new business.
How do I structure my employment and business incomes?
MAX NEWNHAM Over the years there have been many attempts by taxpayers to try and have employment income treated as business income so it can be split with spouses and children.
How to deal with a cash crunch
Christopher Niesche When businesses go under, it’s usually not because they’re not making a profit, but because they don’t have enough cash to pay their bills.
What the budget means for small business
Max Newnham This year's federal budget has again shown that the small business sector is largely ignored by politicians and bureaucrats in Canberra.
Getting on top of tax is crucial
Paul Drum How to handle GST in a small business with Paul Drum, of CPA Australia.
Missing tax cut doesn't spell doom for small business
Max Mason Wayne Swan’s surprise decision to drop Labor’s previously promised one per cent cut in the company tax rate will still have benefits for small business, economists say.
The price of being connected
As the likelihood of cyber disasters rises, so does the call for adequate insurance, writes Christopher Niesche.
SMEs in the demographic age
Christopher Niesche As the population grows older, small operators need to adjust their thinking, writes Christopher Niesche.
Home sweet home, unless it's your workplace
Christopher Niesche OWNERS of home-based businesses should not assume that their home and contents insurance will provide adequate coverage for their business and their business activities, insurers are warning.
Undervalued: why less is risking more
Christopher Niesche Few companies realise that inadequate cover can mean higher costs when making a claim, writes Christopher Niesche.
Make sure you're prepared when asking for cash
Christopher Niesche Businesses trying to attract investors need to have a sales pitch for their company as well as their products.
Can I claim my mortgage on my business tax?
Max Newnham Many small businesses operate from the owner’s home. This could mean the factory is a shed in the backyard and the office a corner of the kitchen or dining room table.
How to increase prices without alienating clients
Christopher Niesche Increasing prices can be tricky at any time, but in the current soft economy small businesses risk losing customers if they mishandle the price rise.
RBA slashes interest rates to 3.75 per cent
CHRIS ZAPPONE RBA slashes rates by the most since the GFC in a bid to reignite growth in the sagging economy.
Currency tactics help you find a competitive hedge
Jim Vrondas Jim Vrondas explains how to find a long-term plan that cushions a business.
Insolvencies at a record high for small businesses
Tony Kaye Insolvencies across Australia's small business sector are soaring, with the number of companies placed into administration at the highest since 1999.
Small and non-bank lenders worth a look
Mark Bouris The truth is that you can't influence a rate cut, but you can look for a better deal.
Too much to do, too little time - how to manage your time effectively
Christopher Niesche For small business owners it can seem like there’s never enough time in the day.
Fail to plan, plan to fail
Christopher Niesche Succession is a vital, often overlooked, part of self-employment.
