Most businesses insure their property, plant equipment tors ledger. Whether for local or export sales, trade credit insurance can provide a business owner with valuable cover when a client does not pay their dues or

We are witnessing significant changes to our nation’s retail landscape with the collapse of many established retailers and intensifying international competition. How can Australian retailers survive in this environment?  Our changing landscape Over the past

Top 5 warning signs of business failure When financial pressure is mounting, a company director has a lot of noise to deal with. In this situation, a small business owner can become blinkered and miss

The ATO’s stronger debt collection measures The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has implemented stronger debt collection measures to counter the recent increase in tax debt of small business owners. The Sydney Morning Herald recently reported

Federal government safety net for employees When an employee loses their job through the liquidation or bankruptcy of their employer, they will have recourse to a federal government safety net called the Fair Entitlements Guarantee

Each year, it seems the stigma associated with bankruptcy continues to fade just a little…but should it? While every individual’s situation is different and needs to be considered on its own merits, there are upsides and

In delivering his second Federal Budget last night, Scott Morrison, Federal Treasurer, has committed to the principles of “fairness, opportunity and security”. Bentleys’ team of tax experts has reviewed the budget in detail. Click here to read our full

In December 2015, the federal government announced that, as part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda, insolvency laws would be reformed to include a “safe harbour” for directors. The announcement came in response to