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When Treasurer Chalmers called it “the most ambitious Budget in 26 years,” he wasn’t exaggerating. For high net worth individuals and Family Offices, these reforms represent the biggest structural shift in wealth planning since t...

When 70% of family businesses fail to survive to the second generation, succession isn’t just about estate planning – it’s about building the systems and governance that enable sustainable leadership transition. By Kim Stewart-Sm...

When 80% of SMBs experience cash flow challenges and one in six loses over $2,500 monthly to late payments, cash flow management isn’t just good practice – it’s business survival. The numbers are stark. Nearly 80% of Australian S...

In an industry where algorithms can now create ads and buy media, the agencies that survive are those redefining what makes them irreplaceable. The Australian advertising industry is experiencing its most dramatic transformation in decades. While ...

When new tax legislation moves from theory to reality, the real-world impact often differs from the predictions. It’s been six months since Division 296 came into effect, introducing the additional 15% tax on superannuation balances exceedin...

When tax planning becomes business strategy, June 30th stops being a deadline and starts being a target. By Kim Stewart-Smith, CEO & Founder of Stewart & Smith Advisory Every April and May, as our clients progress through their tax plannin...

When tax planning becomes business strategy, June 30th stops being a deadline and starts being a target. By Kim Stewart-Smith, CEO & Founder of Stewart & Smith Advisory Every April and May, as our clients progress through their tax plannin...

Why Type A talent isn’t a luxury – it’s the foundation of scalable business success. By Kim Stewart-Smith, CEO & Founder of Stewart & Smith Advisory Three conversations with clients this week. Three different industries. ...

When project revenue grows but job profitability shrinks, you’re not building a business – you’re funding a very expensive construction company. By Kim Stewart-Smith, CEO & Founder of Stewart & Smith Advisory Eight months...

By Mark Churchmichael, Head of Tax and Compliance With the Federal Budget now only weeks away, tax reform is once again dominating the conversation. From what’s being reported in recent days, a number of the measures under consideration sit square...