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Practical Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Cash Flow in Your Small Business

Cash flow refers to the movement of money into and out of your business. It encompasses all the income your business earns from sales, payments from customers, and investments, as well as all the expenses for operational costs, salaries, and other expenditures. - read more

Business loan interest rates, fees and repayment costs explained

Business loan costs are shaped by more than the advertised interest rate. Learn how rates, fees, repayment frequency and loan structure affect the total cost of business finance in Australia. - read more

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Why Tax Debt Disclosure Now Matters for SME Borrowing

01 Aug 2026: Paige Estritori

Australian small businesses carrying overdue tax debt are facing a sharper finance challenge as the ATO continues to use debt disclosure powers where businesses do not engage early. While tax arrears have always been a cash flow concern, the bigger issue for borrowers is that eligible unpaid debts may be reported to credit reporting bureaus, making them visible to lenders assessing risk. - read more

Why ATO Interest Changes Matter for Small Business Finance

25 Jul 2026: Paige Estritori

Australian small businesses carrying tax debt face a sharper cash flow test as the after-tax cost of ATO interest becomes harder to absorb. From the 2025-26 income year, general interest charge and shortfall interest charge amounts incurred on tax debts are no longer deductible. For SMEs that have relied on payment plans as a temporary buffer, the change makes delayed tax payments more expensive in real terms. - read more

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