Legal
How to deal with a cash crunch
Christopher Niesche When businesses go under, it’s usually not because they’re not making a profit, but because they don’t have enough cash to pay their bills.
How to start a multi-million dollar venture with $10,000
Tony Featherstone Consider this: a young entrepreneur starts an online furniture retailer with $10,000. Another starts an online pharmacy with $20,000, and a construction franchise gets going with $25,000.
Insolvencies at a record high for small businesses
Tony Kaye Insolvencies across Australia's small business sector are soaring, with the number of companies placed into administration at the highest since 1999.
Don't get caught without cover
Business Maxims There are many ways to own and operate a business. Some of them are simple, such as a sole trader or partnership, where the owner earns income as a share of profits.
Business alert: no dividends in skipping super
Ruth Williams Small businesses struggling with tight cash flows have been warned not to fall behind on employee super payments
Big rise in business failure rate
Clancy Yeates The number of corporate insolvencies has surged to its highest level in more than a decade.
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A question of profits
Business Maxims Operating a business through a company can be a great idea when starting out. But the tax benefit can be outweighed when profits have built up.
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Not meeting super obligations can be an expensive mistake
Max Newnham Businesses who fail to pay their employees' superannuation properly face a raft of penalties and risk attracting the notice of the Fair Work Ombudsman.
