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A new system will soon remove the complexities for business owners when they make employee superannuation contributions.

The number of small businesses facing insolvency has declined according to figures produced by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission.

Businesses must adapt to the new wave of so-called “digital disruption” sweeping the economic landscape or risk extinction. This is the dire warning from senior Reserve Bank of Australia official, Sarv Girn, who warns that ignoring the pace of technological change is a sure pathway to dwindling profits and declining market share. Mr Girn, the […]

Tradies may have been slow to adapt to the digital revolution, but a new breed are breaking the mold, engaging with social media and utilising cloud services as they compete to market themselves online.

It’s that time of year again when small business owners are preparing their tax returns and going over their paperwork with a fine tooth comb. To help you with your EOFY preparations, Dynamic Business, spoke with Tax Counsel at the Tax Institute, Stephanie Caredes and Senior Tax Adviser at the Institute of Public Accountants, Tony […]

The whole reason I studied journalism, and indeed wanted to be a journalist, was so I could change the world.

The social web is forever changing the way people and companies use the Internet.

The Australian Taxation Office is increasingly concerned at the growth in crypto-currency Bitcoin. It will soon release a ruling on how the digital currency is to be treated for tax purposes. The decision may have significant consequences on the usage of the currency in Australia. The ATO was initially unconcerned by the emergence of the […]

The Commonwealth Bank has urged small to medium sized businesses to better prepare for the end of the financial year and begin their tax preparations. Figures released by the bank suggest that nearly one third of SMEs (29 per cent) have not even started the groundwork to fulfill their tax obligations. The research suggests that […]

The operators of two Melbourne restaurants have been fined $334,818 for trading the wages of teenage employees for soft drink and pizza. Federal Circuit Judge John O’Sullivan slammed the “dark ages” practice and noted that Tecoma man Ruby Chand, who owned both franchises, had a history of underpaying employees. The underpayments took place between 2009-2012 […]

A fascinating, colourful place with a promising future and considerable potential, yet daunting for many exporters, I’ll give a brief snapshot on Africa and some pointers on doing business there as a basic guide for those who are just starting.

Learning how to present your brand and leverage your brand identity with your customers is essential to business growth. No matter how small your business is.

‘Bad weather’ means it’s cold, rainy and generally unpleasant to be outside. And that’s precisely why it’s such a productive time to get some work done.

If using entirely plant-based ingredients in his products means Malcolm Rands is labelled a hippie, then that’s a label he’s ok with.

In my 21 years of presenting, facilitating and observing many other speakers, I’ve learnt some very powerful distinctions about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to speaking to any audience.

When you look at your people, what do you see? A team? A set of individuals? If you’ve ever watched a Formula One team in action, you’ll see a master class in teamwork.

It struck me on the weekend while watching the footy that there are a lot of things we as business people can learn from elite athletes.

The Vinnies CEO Sleepout, a charity event raising money to help tackle homelessness, is being held later this month and registrations are open now. The event is targeted at helping more than 100,000 Australians who spend each night of the year without a home and raising awareness. Just under half of Australia’s homeless are women […]

The industrial umpire has increased the minimum wage 3 per cent, lifting it from $622.20 a week to $640.90 as of July 1.    The ruling by the Fair Work Commission will directly affect over 1.5 million employees currently on modern awards and the national minimum wage. Fair Work Commission President, Justice Iain Ross, delivered […]

Waiting for my flight to Texas on Saturday for the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network conference (DWEN), I was informed that someone’s luggage had been sucked into the engine (!!!) and the flight was cancelled.