Keeping data safe online is especially important for small businesses who may be looking after customer data along with their own. Be rigorous in your security practices and ensure staff are across all measures.

Access to the internet is now …

Most business owners know that every member of their team needs a Job Description, which should include:

• Clearly outlined responsibilities and tasks
• Some specific and measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• A set of clear expectations around core competencies and behaviour

When you’re employed, your employer makes compulsory contributions to your superannuation. When you work for yourself as a sole trader, or you’re in a partnership, making super payments isn’t mandatory. But, it’s still an important thing to consider.

Retirement savings …

Whether you’re getting into investing for the first time, or looking at how you might expand your existing investment portfolio, it’s important to understand your risk profile. Once you have this key insight, discovering the kinds of investment that will …

Single touch payroll (STP) is a new regulation that changes when and how small businesses report payroll activity to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Businesses used to report this information to the ATO once a year. Now, they need to …

Most business owners understand that the only way to ensure something gets done is to document what is expected, assign it to the right person, and set a due date. But what do you do if the task isn’t done? …

Whether you’re looking to choose a new super fund, compare your options or just better understand the fund you’re with, there are some essential things you should know.

The basics of super in Australia

In Australia, each employer pays 9.5% …