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Busy but not more profitable? Here is why

For many business owners, rising sales feels like proof that the business is moving in the right direction. More jobs, more customers and more turnover usually sound like good news. But higher revenue does not always mean higher profit. We regularly see businesses working harder, turning over more, and still feeling pressure on cash flow. In many cases, the issue is not a lack of sales. It is margin leakage. Costs creep in, pricing falls behind, discounts become habitual, or

Tax

David Tilley

Mar 27

Busy but not more profitable? Here is why

For many business owners, rising sales feels like proof that the business is moving in the right direction. More jobs, more customers and more turnover usually sound like good news. But higher revenue does not always mean higher profit. We regularly see businesses working harder, turning over more, and still feeling pressure on cash flow. In many cases, the issue is not a lack of sales. It is margin leakage. Costs creep in, pricing falls behind, discounts become habitual, or

Tax

David Tilley

Mar 27

Attention Employers: Payday Super Begins 1 July 2026

The Government has passed legislation introducing Payday Super , a significant reform that will change how employers meet their superannuation guarantee (SG) obligations. From 1 July 2026 , employers must pay super within seven business days of each payday , instead of quarterly. The aim is to close the estimated $5 billion SG gap and ensure employees receive their entitlements on time. While well intentioned, the Government once again appears not to have considered the prac

SME's

Josh Tilley

Nov 26, 2025