#Budget
Tasmania’s 2026-27 Budget targets healthcare, housing and cost of living as fiscal deficit narrows
Tasmania’s 2026-27 Budget commits more than $165 million to health, extends free public transport, and forecasts a return to surplus by 2027-28.
Why the 2026 Federal Budget may trigger a hospitality tech upgrade wave
Australia’s Federal Budget could accelerate hospitality technology investment as venues seek smarter, leaner operations while maintaining strong guest experiences amid rising costs.
What the 2026-27 Budget got right on small business, and what it left for next year
Intuit’s Simeon Duncan breaks down what the 2026-27 Federal Budget delivered for small business and the AI productivity measure still waiting its turn.
Budget delivers wins on tax cuts and compliance, but CGT changes alarm business owners
Federal 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.
What is in the 2026 Federal Budget for small business? Here is what we know so far
The 2026 Federal Budget lands on 12 May. Before the night, several major measures are already confirmed. Here is what small business owners need to know right now.
Australia budget 2023: Hits and misses
Our experts weigh in on what the budget got right and what it missed in terms of supporting small businesses in Australia.
Budget 2023: Key measures for small business
Here’s what the budget has in store for small businesses.
Experts weigh in on Budget 2023
Budget Think Tank: Industry leaders share reactions to federal budget
Budget 2022 update: Visa relaxations, revamps foreign investment framework
The Government has relaxed certain work restrictions for a range of visas including eligible Student and Working Holiday Maker visa holders, certain engineering graduates, providing support to businesses and aiding Australia’s economic recovery.
Australia’s mid-year budget update notes strong economic recovery and a smaller budget deficit
The mid-year budget update for Australia indicated a stronger economic recovery and lower unemployment rate.
ICA says Queensland budget is a ‘missed opportunity’
The Insurance Council of Australia has slammed the new Queensland 2021-22 budget, saying it fails to protect Queenslanders from extreme weather disasters.
Federal budget 2021: Reduction of red tape to save businesses $430m a year
The government has announced a further investment of $134.6 million in deregulation measures and reduction of red tape to help businesses…
Budget 2021’s $1.2 billion digital strategy; myGov & My Health sites overhaul, tax incentives, e-invoicing and more
The Digital Economy Strategy will see a further $800 million added to measures put forth in the 2020 Budget, aiming to make Australia one of the world’s leading digital economies.
How to budget for and deliver a functioning hybrid workplace
Spending and investment patterns in place prior to the pandemic now need to be revised. Here are key steps to take for a hybrid workplace…
Navigating the 2020-21 Budget: Top tips for businesses
Business investment is a key theme in the 2020-21 Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced tax changes that are a “game changer” in the way Australian businesses manoeuvre out of one of the worst recessions on record. These changes hope to incentivise capital expenditure and support businesses to offset losses that have been widespread during the […]
Real-time budgeting is a must for every business. Here’s why.
By David De Laine, GM, ANZ, Oracle NetSuite Most businesses budget and plan for their next fiscal period at a set time every year – whether it’s at the start of the calendar year or in the lead up to the new financial year, which for the majority of businesses, starts at the beginning of […]
Aussie start up founders react to the budget
These Aussie start up founders share their thoughts on the Federal Budget reveal earlier this week, giving us an insight into how SMEs are going to be affected – the positives and the negatives. Carl Hartmann, Co-founder at ShortLyster “The part of Mr Frydenberg’s speech most relevant to the startup sector was his […]
SMEs’ wish list for federal budget revealed
With the federal budget announcement later today and an election on the horizon, a national survey reveals clear expectations of what the government should prioritise for the small to medium business sector. SME Growth Index research released yesterday shows the priorities of SMEs in regards to what the new Federal Parliament should focus on – and company tax cuts was the top response. […]
Federal Budget: startup wish list, part one
Ahead of the release of the 2018-19 Federal Budget on Tuesday (8 May), Dynamic Business spoke to a cohort of startup advocates about the measures they hope to see from the Turnbull Government. In this article, the first in a two-part series, Sarah Moran (Girl Geek Academy), Beau Leese (Intersective), Mick Spencer (ONTHEGO), Bridget Loudon […]
So, your business is up and running…now, which growth stage do you aim to reach?
To beat the odds in small business, the focus for the first year must absolutely be on revenue creation. Without revenue, you have no business. But how much revenue should you be aiming for? Putting together your budget is the ideal time to define your longer-term vision for the business and ask yourself how big […]
Has your business planning outgrown Excel?
Microsoft Excel enjoys global superiority as the go to electronic spreadsheet for financial management and data collation. This status is well deserved as the business application has given in excess of 30 years of admirable and loyal service in helping companies track, forecast, analyse, and manipulate a wide range of business data. Despite its excellent […]
How finance teams can overcome cloud fears
The futures of finance and technology have never been so closely intertwined as they are today. Cloud computing underpins this. What are the challenges associated with moving finance functions to the cloud and how do you overcome them? The migration of financial applications to the cloud is happening much faster than expected. Research firm Gartner […]
How to deliver a project on time AND on budget
If you have a task to complete, such as launching a new product, you will want to keep a tight handle on project costs and be able to work to a realistic timescale. Delivering a project on time and on budget is a challenge, but there are ways to ensure that everything stays on track […]
From zero to entrepreneur hero in six steps
As I started building my new cybersecurity company, through staff hires and client and vendor engagement, there was one question I was asked repeatedly: “Carlo, how will you start from nothing, with no customers, no revenue, and convince customers to trust you?” The concept seemed a complete mystery to every single person I spoke with. To […]