Business Insights
Learn how to prepare your regional WA business for a smooth, profitable sale - covering valuation, tax, planning, and buyer-ready financials.
Succession planning isn’t just about equal shares. Discover how farming families can balance fairness, family harmony, and the future of their farms through early planning and open conversations.
Ensure a smooth business transition with effective succession planning. Learn how to protect your legacy, minimise financial risks, and secure long-term success for future generations with a well-structured, tailored succession plan. Start planning today!
Ensure wage compliance with tax guidance from Smith Shearer. We help businesses manage payroll audits, superannuation obligations, and PAYG withholding while aligning payroll with ATO and Fair Work requirements. Contact us today for strategic advice on structuring employee remuneration and reducing compliance risks.
Discover the ATO's key focus areas for 2025 and learn how small businesses can stay compliant. From separating business and personal income to claiming deductions and maintaining records, this guide covers everything you need to know to avoid pitfalls and succeed
Even for seasoned business owners, accounting missteps can create unnecessary roadblocks to growth and efficiency. From cash flow management to tax compliance, overlooking the details can lead to lost opportunities and financial strain. Here’s a closer look at common pitfalls and how to stay ahead of them.
Everything you need to know about the estate planning process or updating your estate plan.
With the new Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 coming into effect, agribusinesses, particularly those without dedicated HR professionals, must navigate significant changes in industrial laws. These include a new definition of casual employment, the right for employees to disconnect outside work hours, and the potential for increased labour costs and compliance obligations. To stay compliant, it's essential for agribusiness owners to seek expert advice, update payroll systems, and adopt strategic budgeting practices to manage the financial implications of these reforms
Protect your SME or agribusiness in Esperance with essential asset protection strategies. Learn how to safeguard your assets from risks like creditor claims, lawsuits, and financial challenges. Ensure long-term stability and success by understanding legal compliance, customer trust, and the balance between tax efficiency and asset protection.
Your business may be able to receive a bonus 20% tax deduction for certain types of expenditure that support electrification and more efficient use of energy. To be eligible, you must have purchased and eligible asset or made an eligible upgrade of an asset in the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
Collecting extensive customer data is common for many organisations, but safeguarding this information is crucial. Here's how you can ensure your data compliance requirements are met effectively in Esperance, Western Australia.
Discover the key superannuation changes from the 2024-25 Federal Budget, including new taxes on large balances, updates to Paid Parental Leave, enhanced fraud detection, and changes to contribution caps. Learn how these measures impact both individuals and businesses.