News & Insights
News & Insights
Commentary, analysis, and practical guidance for South Australian businesses.
Tax & Compliance — May 2025
What the 2025–26 Federal Budget means for SA small businesses
Instant asset write-offs, energy bill relief, and the updated tax treatment of professional services firms — here's what changed and what you should do before 30 June.
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Business Advisory — April 2025
Five financial red flags we see in growing businesses — and how to fix them
From thin working capital to unclear ownership structures, these are the issues that surface in almost every advisory engagement we take on once a business crosses $1M turnover.
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Capital Raising — March 2025
Preparing for your first institutional raise: what investors actually want to see
A well-prepared information memorandum does more than tell your story — it signals maturity. We break down the financial model, forecasting assumptions, and due diligence materials that move a raise forward.
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SMSF — February 2025
The new $3M super cap: what it means for SMSF members in South Australia
From July 2025, individuals with super balances above $3M will face an additional 15% tax on earnings. We look at the practical implications and the strategies worth considering now.
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Finance & Lending — January 2025
Why your bank's commercial rate probably isn't the best one available to you
Most businesses negotiate their commercial lending through their existing bank relationship. With a panel of 30+ lenders, we consistently secure better terms — here's why the market is broader than it appears.
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R&D Grants — December 2024
R&D Tax Incentive claims: the documentation mistakes that trigger ATO reviews
The R&D Tax Incentive is one of the most valuable concessions available to Australian businesses — but claims are increasingly subject to ATO scrutiny. We outline the common errors and what contemporaneous documentation actually requires.
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