The Federal Budget has landed with tax cuts, instant asset write-offs and a productivity agenda. But what do the founders and leaders actually building Australian businesses make of it?
Federal Budget 2026 introduces major tax reforms including negative gearing restrictions, inflation-indexed capital gains tax and a $250 annual tax offset for 13 million workers.
Discover the top 30 sentiment analysis and customer feedback tools that turn unstructured customer signals into decisions that drive retention, product improvement, and brand growth.
The Budget has a productivity package. But who is responsible for making it work inside your business? HiBob’s Anna Volkova on the leadership gap that could stall Australia’s AI ambitions.
News
View MoreFederal Budget 2026 cuts red tape and makes the $20,000 asset write-off permanent, but new capital gains and trust tax reforms have sparked concern among small businesses and fintech firms.
Equifax’s Q1 2026 report reveals high-risk SMEs are credit shopping at 2.9 times the rate of low-risk counterparts, reaching an eight-month peak.
Shaun Broughton from Shopify explains how technology is shifting perceptions of financial security away from steady salaries towards control, flexibility and business ownership.
DB Brand Account
View MoreHow a maths-based judging system is eliminating bias and reshaping trust in global business awards.
From the founders of DreamCourts comes DreamHoops: durable, pro-grade basketball systems built for the Aussie backyard.
Winston Ong, CEO of BurntWork, shares how a remote-first culture can magnetize top talents from every corner of the globe.
Let's Talk
View MoreIn this week’s edition of Let’s Talk, our experts explore the pressing legal questions confronting business owners deploying AI-generated content across their operations.
This week’s edition of Let’s Talk tackles client concentration risk, and our experts share what they wish more founders knew before it became a crisis.
Data security is the number one reason small business owners hesitate to adopt AI. This week in Let’s Talk, our experts share the simplest, safest ways to start without putting your business at risk.
Founder Friday
View MoreThis Founder Friday, Hustle & Grace’s Cindi Greentree shares the TikTok moment that changed everything and the lessons she learned building a brand from zero in under a year.
From naturopath’s clinic to MECCA shelves, this week’s Founder Friday hears from Emily Carlstrom on how clinical frustration became SolBiome, and why leading with evidence beat following trends.
When Yvonne Ralph’s niece lost a baby, she made a keepsake box that changed her business. This Founder Friday, she shares how purpose brought Chain Valley Gifts back.
Expert
View MoreJohn Storey from The Tax Institute looks at why years of delayed tax reforms are leaving Australian small businesses stuck in limbo.
Taylor Lei of VidMage shares seven practical methods to protect yourself and your business from synthetic video fraud.
Failure to enrol with AUSTRAC by 1 July attracts daily penalties of $18,780 for companies. Ex-CBA banker and AML expert John Nguyen breaks down exactly what to do and when.
Tech Tuesday
View MoreDiscover the top 30 sentiment analysis and customer feedback tools that turn unstructured customer signals into decisions that drive retention, product improvement, and brand growth.
Discover the top 25 autonomous customer service agent platforms that resolve tickets end-to-end, execute backend actions, and scale support without adding headcount.
Discover the top AI tax assistant tools that automate deduction finding, tax research, indirect tax filing, and crypto reporting across every taxpayer profile.
Weekly Funding Roundup
View MoreThis week’s funding roundup covers AI infrastructure, clean tech, consumer insights and cloud storage.
Four startups across deep tech, AI and digital health have secured fresh funding this week.
From a Sydney tradie tech startup to a defence fund backed by Steve Baxter, this week’s funding roundup covers five deals worth knowing about.
International Women's Day
View MoreMost leadership advice tells you to lean in. Katherine Nguyen and Tracey Broers say the real work starts with letting go.
Three senior women across technology, fintech, and cybersecurity reflect on what genuine inclusion means in 2026.
Ten women leading the way across Australia and Asia Pacific share candid views ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, calling for more than symbolic gestures.
Export
View MoreChris Calverley of Avalara explains why mastering Harmonized System codes is crucial for Aussie exporters and how tech can prevent costly mistakes.
The hospitality industry’s battle: What these family-owned businesses want you to know
Discover Singapore—a thriving and sophisticated market offering tremendous opportunities for Australian exporters.
Accounting
View MoreHere are the seven signs that you have intercompany accounting issues and how you can fix them.
Here are seven ways to optimise your accounts receivable process and boost your cash flow and liquidity.
The ATO has released a small business tax time toolbox to help small businesses complete their income tax returns.
