Tag: Sole Trader

Amidst Labour’s IR reforms challenging independent trading, expert Anand advocates for improved recognition of sole traders now.

ESBWA is calling on the government to exercise caution as it contemplates revising the definition of independent contractors.

The Victorian government have announced a $100 million support package for sole traders to recover from COVID-19, one day after revealing plans for $3 billion in cash grants and tax relief for SMEs. The announcement that grants of up to $3,000 will be offered to 30,000 individuals comes after Premier Daniel Andrews on Sunday promised […]

Sole traders and micro businesses operating in Australia’s tried and tested’ trades-based industries are enjoying the most growth and the greatest financial returns, according to data released by fintech startup Invoice2go. The Most Lucrative Industries for Australia’s Small Businesses list was compiled by aggregating annual invoicing activity of more than 23,000 Invoice2go mobile app users. […]

Choosing a business structure is, well, tricky business. If you are thinking of starting a business, you should first weigh up the pros and cons of each business structure to figure out which one best suits your needs. This is an important step that shouldn’t be overlooked because it affects many aspects of your business […]

When people think about being their own boss, there’s often the misconception that you can wake up in the afternoon, sit around in your PJs all day, whilst drinking coffee and working in front of the TV. If you think this is true, then think again. Becoming your own boss can be one of the […]

Starting your own business is an exciting venture, but your entrepreneurial dreams can quickly turn into a nightmare if you fail to consider critical legal issues. Start-ups and small businesses make legal mistakes all the time – some of which can be disastrous. By covering six of the most common mistakes made by business owners, this article […]

If you’re a service provider, your positioning is what makes your business different. You are what makes your business different. People buy YOU and refer YOU.

You’d have to be living under a rock this week, not to have heard about the Henry Tax review and the Rudd government’s response. Business commentators and agencies are in full swing passing judgement on a raft of issues.

Small business supplying the mining industry will be hit hardest by the Henry Tax Review with the Rudd Government’s ‘Super Profit Tax’, particularly sub-contractors to mines operating as sole traders.