EP#237 ~ How does the ATO work with associations and industry groups to support small businesses to meet their tax obligations?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jun 18

We are pleased to be joined on Small Biz Matters by those in government who are really at the coalface of supporting small business. Today we welcome Will Day, Assistant Commissioner in charge of small business at the Australian Tax Office. So why...

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EP#236 ~ Unravelling the future of AccountTech with experts in the accounting and AI fields.

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Jun 04

We all know that data, in the wrong hands can be destructive. But we also know the power of data to make us more efficient, save us time and the potential to make us better advisors and business owners. There is a tug of war going on right now...

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EP#235 ~ Budget Special Part 2! Plus, how do Australian small businesses compare with their international counterparts?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on May 28

What could be better than one Budget Special?? Two!! Thats right, we are the only dedicated small business policy and advocacy analysis radio program so its important we bring you the budget experts to really help you understand what the...

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EP#234 ~ The Small Business May 2024 Budget Special

Posted by Alexi Boyd on May 21

There is not a lot of small businesses that wait with bated breath each budget night for what is in it for them, but there is a handful of experts looking out for the needs of small businesses in every single budget. They include Peak business....

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EP#233 ~ Navigating the Energy Transition. Who is representing small business in economy wide change?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on May 14

There are some big changes coming down the pipeline for small business; and it involves an input every business needs: Energy. Whether you are located in a small country town or the middle of a major shopping centre in the middle of...

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EP#232 ~ Closing remarks from the 2024 COBSOA National Small Business Summit

Posted by Alexi Boyd on May 07

Back in April 2024, Small Biz Matters was lucky enough to attend the Council of Small Business Organisations Australias National small business summit. COSBOA is the peak body representing the entire small busine...

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EP#231 ~ Mergers and acquisition law changes - whos' thinking about small business?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Apr 30

Competition is a major part of law reform which affects all small businesses. Whether it is a small grocer in a regional town or a newsagent in a major city shopping centre, having a level playing field is paramount to small business community..

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EP#230 ~ What is the PPSR and why do small businesses, associations and advisors need to know about this tool?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Apr 23

So many acronyms, so little small business time. But the PPSR is one you and your advisors should know about. Why? Because it is free, it helps to protect your assets and your business. PPSR stands for the Personal Property Securities

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EP#229 ~ The Franchise Code review - what does a review mean for small businesses in the sector?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Apr 16

There is a sector of the small business community that is even more regulated than others but there is a good reason for that. Due to some bad actors in the sector in the past, Franchising has been under scrutiny and so has the Government and...

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EP#228 ~ Environmental, Social, Governance. How can policy makers reduce the burden of ESG reporting on small businesses?

Posted by Alexi Boyd on Apr 09

If you asked a small business owner if they had processes which showed consideration, fairness and equality when hiring new staff, that they were making considerable effort to reduce their impact on the environment and be more sustainable, and...

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