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National Minimum Wage Increase – Time to Review Your Payroll?
June 18th, 2025From 1 July 2025, the National Minimum Wage and award minimum wages will increase by 3.5%. That means the new base rate for employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement will increase to $948 per week or $24.95 per hour. At the same time, award minimums will also rise by 3.5%, affecting manyread more
2025 End of Financial Year Business Preparation
June 13th, 2025At this time of year, we find ourselves having regular discussions with clients about best business practice for 2025 End of Financial Year preparations. This can include end of year payroll, transitioning to cloud-based software for the first time, changing software providers, or simply reviewing data file accuracy. A proactive approach and mindset are keyread more
How to Grow Your Business – Five Key Focus Areas
May 14th, 2025For the vast majority of business owners, the goal for the first few years is to achieve stability – predictable cashflow, a steady stream of customers and new business, and certainty around the future. Once things have stabilised, some take a breather and rest on their laurels. Others look to take active steps towards buildingread more
MP+ 2025-26 Federal Budget Update
March 26th, 2025The 2025–26 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday, 25 March 2025 by Treasurer Jim Chalmers of the Albanese Government. After two consecutive surpluses, this year’s Budget marks a return to deficit, with a forecast shortfall of $42.1 billion for 2025–26. This year marks another Budget with relatively little for businesses, particularly small to mediumread more
How to Simplify Your Business’ Tax and Compliance
January 31st, 2025No matter what business you run, being an entrepreneur can be challenging, exciting, daunting, and even overwhelming at times – and that’s just in day-to-day operations, let alone the tax and compliance requirements required to keep everything above board. The shifting landscape of tax and compliance legislation can make it tricky to stay on topread more
Marketing Performance: Embracing the Measurable and Unmeasurable
November 22nd, 2024Marketing performance is more than just numbers; it’s about striking the right balance between data-driven insights and the intangible qualities that create brand loyalty and recognition. As a business owner, understanding which marketing elements can be quantified and which cannot is crucial for making effective decisions about your marketing strategy. There’s plenty to explore onread more
Selling a Business in WA: Your Guide to Success
November 15th, 2024Selling a business in WA is a significant step and often one of the most pivotal moments for business owners. With McKinley Plowman’s extensive expertise in business transitions, this guide will walk you through every essential step, from early preparation to final transfer. The goal is to ensure your sale process is smooth, profitable, andread more
How to Grow Your Startup Without Breaking the Bank
October 25th, 2024Starting a business can be exhilarating, but for many new business owners, the challenge of growing their company with limited resources can feel overwhelming. The good news is, you don’t need a huge budget to expand your business. In this article, we’ll explore five affordable and effective strategies that will help you grow your startupread more
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