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2025 Review: SME Pressures and How to Prepare for 2026

2025 Review: SME Pressures and How to Prepare for 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, one thing has been consistent across almost every business we’ve supported: pressure has been building, and it has become harder for SMEs to confidently navigate daily operations. Not only did these themes affect one sector or one size of...

Selling Your Business? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions First

Selling Your Business? Ask Yourself These Critical Questions First

Thinking about selling your business? It can be one of the most rewarding milestones for an entrepreneur, yet it’s also one of the most challenging. I’ve seen many business owners pour years of effort into building a successful company, only to feel anxious when it...

Selling Your Business: The Decisions That Make or Break Your Outcome

Selling Your Business: The Decisions That Make or Break Your Outcome

A Turning Point Many Owners Don’t See Coming Most business owners picture the finish line long before they reach it - the moment they hand over the keys, walk out with a fair price, and step into the next chapter of life. What they don’t expect is that the toughest...

Business Debt Options: SBR vs Voluntary Administration

Business Debt Options: SBR vs Voluntary Administration

I’ve been working with business owners for over 30 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over, it’s this: the earlier you face financial challenges, the more options you have to save your business and your sanity. When debt starts piling up, it’s easy to...

Late Lodgement Risks: Understanding Penalties and Consequences

Late Lodgement Risks: Understanding Penalties and Consequences

If you’re running a business, I get it - lodging your BAS or tax return isn’t always at the top of the list. Between keeping staff paid, chasing invoices, and managing the day-to-day, paperwork can easily slip down the pile. And for a while, especially through COVID,...