Key points The new tax is still subject to legislative passage with a stated commencement of 1 July 2025. It will mean a tax of 15% on the proportion of a super fund member’s ‘earnings’ above $3m across a financial year Individuals with large super balances should be considering the best approach if the new […]
James Beaumont, Corporate Finance Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne, shares insights into the current market for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the food and beverage sector. As consumer tastes and market demands evolve faster than ever, food and beverage business owners face pivotal choices: adapt, grow, or consider an exit. James Beaumont sheds light on […]
Key points: Succession planning is vital to avoid a legacy vanishing without a trace Understand your potential buyer: existing management, a local competitor, an international competitor or a private equity fund Passing the torch – a long and complex process, be ready when the right buyer comes along What retail owner hasn’t observed a major […]
Key points: Having a reliable Number Two allows you to focus on strategic goals and explore new opportunities Empower your Number Two by giving them decision-making power and recognising their contributions Supporting your second in command can help maintain company culture in times of transition As a middle market business owner, you have a lot […]
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and optimism. Traditionally it’s time to air out the house, take stock of how the year is going and see what needs to still be achieved. It’s also a great time to take a look at your business and see how healthy it is. But what exactly is […]
This article first appeared in TaxVine, a members newsletter from The Tax Institute. On 6 September 2024, the New South Wales Supreme Court delivered its decision in Uber Australia Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWSC 1124 (Uber). The Court considered whether Uber’s payments to drivers were subject to payroll tax, ultimately deciding in […]
What if I told you that the first 4 cars sold in each month just covers the on costs of property ownership while the next 57 vehicles cover that month’s rent? Scarily, our analysis indicates that this holds true for the average dealer in Brisbane (and this principle would be materially the same for most […]
CEO, finance director, chief marketer, head of HR — a good business leader wears many hats. But one role they shouldn’t try to add to the list is sole planner of their business succession. The latest Pitcher Partners Business Radar report has revealed a looming challenge for middle market businesses, with a significant number of leaders […]
The Australian automotive industry is considered a mature market. The industry is well versed when it comes to financial and operational KPIs with dealers able to rattle off their parts and service absorption, finance income per new vehicle contract, parts gross profit as a percentage of sales, the front and back end contributions at the […]
Selling a business takes a lot of preparation and successful transactions often require years of planning and careful consideration. There are several mistakes that business owners should be aware of when considering selling their business, to increase their chances of a successful transaction. Who’s in charge now Some of the first questions buyers ask is: […]
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