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Articles by Dean Birch

Design an Employee Share Scheme (ESS) That Actually Works

March 5th, 2026

In today’s competitive labour market, retaining high-performing people is one of the greatest challenges facing Australian business owners. Salary alone is rarely enough. Senior leaders and high-potential employees increasingly want a stake in the business they’re helping to build. An Employee Share Scheme (ESS) can be a powerful way to align performance with long-term value,read more

New ATO Rental Property Guidance

January 15th, 2026

New ATO Rental Property Guidance - What You Need to Know Owning a rental property has long been seen as a reliable way to build wealth, generate income, and diversify your financial position. As you’ll be aware, however, they do come with additional tax obligations. In November 2025, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released Draftread more

Unlocking Growth: How Australian Businesses Can Maximise R&D Tax Incentives

December 3rd, 2025

Innovation is a key driver of growth in Australia’s business landscape, yet many organisations underestimate just how much of their work may qualify for R&D Tax Incentives (R&DTI). While some assume it applies only to high-tech labs or cutting-edge inventions, the R&DTI is intentionally broad, designed to reward businesses undertaking genuine experimentation and problem-solving toread more

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