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Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Small business tax deductions in Australia: what you can and can’t claim
The small business sector is the backbone of the Australian economy, representing over 95% of...
Cash flow crunch: SIC, GIC and super guarantee increase
Small and medium businesses could be facing a cash flow crunch in the wake of...
Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....
Selling your business: Best practices
Selling your business is a major decision and a milestone in your career. Whether you’re...
Buying a business: Seven best practices
Buying a business is great option for entrepreneurs looking to break into the market, and...
How to avoid common cash flow problems
Maintaining healthy cash flow is one of the most critical challenges for small businesses. Poor...
Seven best practices for succession planning
Succession planning is often something that businesses will delay until times of crisis. However, without...
Snowball effect: accounting for the festive season
The festive season is a challenging period for businesses across many sectors. Variations in operational...
Keys to strong leadership: driving stability in business
A strong business requires strong leadership. Leadership requires more than managing tasks or overseeing...
Expert insights: the benefits of a business advisor
There are many complexities to owning a business. In the current economic climate, with corporate...

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Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...
How to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) can provide flexibility, investment choice and potential tax benefits for...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Key Dates – October 2025
21 October: Lodge and pay September monthly activity statement. 28 October: Lodge and pay Q1,...
Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its 2025-26 corporate plan, outlining key priorities, challenges...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...