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The $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off Is Permanent - But That Does Not Mean You Should Spend $20,000
The permanent $20,000 instant asset write-off offers eligible small businesses greater certainty, but it should not drive unnecessary spending. Understand how tax deductions affect cash flow, what eligibility rules matter and how to assess the commercial value of an asset before buying.
7 hours ago3 min read


The Cost Increase Hiding at the Bottom of Your Supplier Invoice
Your supplier's product price may stay the same while freight, fuel levies and logistics surcharges quietly reduce your margins. Learn how to identify hidden costs, calculate true landed cost and make informed pricing and supplier decisions.
1 day ago3 min read


When Fuel Prices Rise, It Does Not Stop at the Bowser - It Hits Your Margins, Inflation and Interest Rates
Rising fuel prices can affect far more than transport expenses. From freight and supplier increases to inflation and working capital pressure, discover how businesses can assess their exposure, protect margins and make better pricing decisions.
7 days ago3 min read


The Most Expensive Contract in Your Business Might Not Be Your Loan - It Could Be Your Lease
A commercial lease can affect cash flow, profitability and the future value of your business. Understanding the full occupancy cost, annual rent increases, guarantees and exit obligations can help you make more informed leasing decisions.
Oct 133 min read


The Rate Rise Has Happened - Now Work Out What It Actually Costs Your Business
An interest rate increase can affect more than loan repayments. Discover how to assess your debt exposure, calculate additional interest costs and stress test your business finances to make more informed decisions.
Oct 96 min read


Your Sales Price Hasn't Changed - But the Economics of the Job Have
A familiar sales price does not always mean a familiar profit. Rising fuel, labour, freight, materials and other input costs can quietly reduce gross margin and turn previously profitable work into a margin problem.
Oct 84 min read


What If Interest Rates Stay Higher for Longer Than Your Business Plan Assumes?
A business plan should not depend on interest rates falling quickly. Learn how to stress test debt, cash flow, revenue and refinancing decisions so your business can remain resilient if borrowing costs stay elevated.
Oct 74 min read


Behind on Tax Lodgments? Ignoring Them Is a Much Bigger Risk Than Owing the Money
Being unable to pay tax does not mean you should stop lodging. Overdue tax lodgments can lead to penalties, default assessments and greater compliance risks, making it important to get your lodgments current before tackling the payment problem.
Oct 64 min read


Your Business Is Growing - But Can Your Balance Sheet Afford the Growth?
Fast business growth can put pressure on cash even when profits are rising. Learn how working capital, debtors, stock, work in progress, capital expenditure and your balance sheet can determine whether growth strengthens your business or creates financial stress.
Oct 54 min read


The Work You Do but Never Bill For - The Profit Leak Hiding Outside Your Accounts
Your accounts show what you invoiced, but they may not show the value of work you delivered without charging for it. Learn how unbilled work, scope creep and unpaid variations can quietly reduce profitability.
Sep 287 min read


Where Is All The Money Going Series: Chapter 12 - From 'Where Is All the Money Going?' to Future Prosperity
Profitable businesses do not always create financial freedom. This guide helps family business owners understand where their money is going, connect business performance with family wealth, and make better decisions using the Future Prosperity framework. Learn how to Preserve what you have, Protect what you've built, and Prosper with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Sep 176 min read


Victorian Farmers: Could You Be Leaving Drought Support Unclaimed?
Victorian farmers may still have an opportunity to access drought support for eligible resilience and recovery activities. Learn what the grant can cover, who may qualify, why funding could close early and how to review your farm's finances before committing to new expenditure.
Sep 94 min read


Company Having a Tough Year? Your Tax Loss May Now Create a Cash Refund with Company Loss Carry-Back
Company having a tough year? Your tax loss may now create a cash refund. Australia's reintroduced loss carry-back rules could help eligible companies turn current tax losses into valuable cash flow, while prior tax paid and franking credits remain important considerations.
Sep 18 min read


Where Is All the Money Going Series: Chapter 4 - The Silent Cash-Flow Killers
Many profitable businesses still struggle with cash flow because money becomes trapped in debtors, work in progress, stock, tax obligations and other hidden cash-flow killers. This article explores eight common causes of cash shortages and provides practical insights to help business owners release trapped cash, strengthen working capital and create a stronger foundation for future growth.
Aug 314 min read


Where Is All the Money Going Series: Chapter 2 - Turnover Is Not the Goal
Growing turnover can look like success, but more sales don’t always mean more profit. Learn why family businesses should focus on margins, pricing, cash flow and revenue quality to build a stronger, more valuable business.
Aug 255 min read


Where Is All the Money Going Series: Chapter 1 - You're Working Hard. The Business Is Busy. So Where Is the Money?
Your business is busy, sales are growing, and the accountant says you're making a profit. So why doesn't it always feel like you're getting ahead? This article explores where business profits really go, why cash flow and wealth are different from profit, and how the 3P's Future Prosperity framework helps business owners Preserve, Protect and Prosper.
Aug 246 min read
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