It’s an exciting time when you think about hiring your first worker. But you will want to check the registrations you need and how to set up your business first.

Founded in 2019 by Melbourne friends Athan Didaskalou and Richard Li, July was born out of frustration with the luggage market. They saw two extremes: flimsy, cheap suitcases or overpriced luxury brands. July set out to fill the middle ground — design-led, durable, fairly priced luggage.

If you are a small business owner claiming deductions for the cost of digital products used in running your business then this is information that may help you stay on top of your deductions.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is sending a clear message to businesses considering committing GST fraud, making dishonest claims and falsifying invoices.

It might be too late for this financial year, but you can start now to prepare for the next financial year to help improve your cashflow and be more organised, for both your business and your accountant.

The ATO is providing guidance, tools and tips so new business owners can grow their business with confidence.

The ATO is chasing $76 billion. One-third of that is owed by just 42,000 businesses – each with over $250,000 unpaid. SMEs alone owe $33 billion.

Google’s new AI Mode is a big leap in convenience by transforming search into something akin to a concierge service, but will this mean small business gets shut out?