We talk a lot about the endless pressure on small business owners, because we see it with our clients often. The constant juggle… so much to do, so little time. And the solution is not always to employ extra people, because often there’s a fine line between needing extra hands, and actually being able to afford it.

According to the SmartCompany Survey results, the biggest challenges facing Australia’s SMEs are: Keeping up with digital transformation, finding and retaining talent, balancing the cheque book and positioning for growth.

With the federal election only weeks away, tax is one of the main talking points from both the major parties. The problem is, there’s a lot of rhetoric, debate and conjecture as each tries to find a point of difference … and not much in the way of real tax policy.