Introducing Funding and Insurance Facilities: Empower Your Business Growth At Ascend Solutions, we’re committed to helping small businesses thrive. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new funding and insurance facilities, powered by trusted referral partnerships with … Read More
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Australian Federal Election Results: the impact for your small business
The Australian Labor Party won the 2025 Federal Election with a convincing majority on 3 May. This means Labor has another three years to continue its plans for supporting Australian enterprise, making life easier for small businesses and boosting the … Read More
Underpaying your staff is now a criminal offence: What this means for your business
Paying your employees the correct amount is an important part of being an employer. To tighten up this process, the Australian Government has just introduced a new Voluntary Small Business Wage Compliance Code, that makes underpaying your employees a criminal … Read More
Five big business challenges for 2025
‘Uncertainty’ has been the defining phrase for the first half of the 2020s. The markets are unstable, supply chains have been wobbly and finding talent has been difficult. But as we head into 2025, and the second half of the … Read More
Christmas Festivities, Bonuses and gifts to staff – what you need to know
From Christmas cash bonuses to overtime payments, many employers make extra payments to their employees at the end of the year. As an employer, you should be aware of how these payments arerequired to be reported to the Australian Taxation … Read More
Do we really want a cashless society, Australia?
Australia is fast heading towards becoming a cashless society. But there are still segments of society that rely on being able to pay in cash. With this in mind, the Federal Government is proposing new legislation that would make it … Read More
Understanding the ATO’s New Approach to Unpaid Tax and Superannuation
Understanding the ATO’s New Approach to Unpaid Tax and Super In recent months, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has made significant changes to how it handles unpaid tax and superannuation. This shift primarily targets businesses that refuse to engage with … Read More
Planning for seasonal dips in income
Seasonal dips in income can be highly challenging when you’re a small business. But there are proactive ways to predict, plan for and overcome these dips in revenue. The key to dealing with seasonal dips is to know when they’re … Read More
The “Must Have” Systems For Your Real Estate Business
Maximizing Effectiveness: The Top Systems Real Estate Agents Should Embrace In the fast-paced world of real estate, agents are constantly seeking ways to enhance their effectiveness, boost conversion rates, and streamline financial management. Leveraging the right systems can make all … Read More
Are you ready for an enterprise resource planning solution?
As your business scales, the complexity of your systems, data and management information will grow at a similar pace. And if you’re using software, apps and systems that are aimed squarely at the small business market, these platforms may begin … Read More