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1 week ago | 
publicaccountant.com.au | Caroline Riches
Australia is moving towards a cashless economy, with digital transactions vastly dominating payments. This change presents both opportunities and challenges for small businesses, with questions emerging about a future without cash. The pace of change has been rapid. As recently as 2007, 69 per cent of consumer payments were in cash, dropping to 27 per cent by 2019, and just 13 per cent by 2022, according to the RBA.
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1 week ago | 
hrmonline.com.au | Caroline Riches
Amid the fifth industrial revolution, HR practitioners can collaborate with AI to attract and retain employees and nurture their development. The most effective partnerships – whether between mentors and protégés, co-founders or trusted colleagues – unlock potential that individuals alone can’t achieve. The same is true for the partnership between people and AI.
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2 weeks ago | 
realestate.com.au | Caroline Riches |Matt Bell
NewsVictoriaMelbourneA renovated Federation beauty in inner Melbourne sets a new benchmark in blending old and new with precision and care. The inner Melbourne suburb of Fairfield is full of gorgeous renovated Federation homes, but it's hard to find one as special as this one. The house at 174 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, just 6km northeast of the CBD, presents a pretty white façade with a bullnose verandah, ornate timberwork and leadlight windows.
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3 weeks ago | 
createdigital.org.au | Caroline Riches
There are plenty of resources available for Australian engineering entrepreneurs looking to launch their own venture. Embarking on a solo venture can be daunting. It’s tricky to know where to start. You may have a brilliant idea for a product or business niche, but how do you know if it will work? How do you raise funds? And who can you ask for advice?
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4 weeks ago | 
createdigital.org.au | Caroline Riches
Ensuring timely payments and managing overdue invoices takes strategy and skill, say these engineering business owners. Cash flow is king. The timely payment of invoices keeps the river running and any delay means trouble down the line. Mastering the art of smooth financial management pays – literally. Getting paid on time requires a strategic approach, some forward planning and effective communication. Here’s how three engineering entrepreneurs ensure their coffers stay healthy.
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1 month ago | 
realestate.com.au | Caroline Riches |Matt Bell
NewsA luxurious sanctuary plus an adjoining vacant block have hit the market together, offering one of the largest beachfront landholdings on the Tweed Coast. The spectacular 1,518sqm parcel nestled in Fingal Head's coastal rainforest, which comprises a seven-bedroom, resort-style home plus its adjoining block, has hit the market in what could be a benchmark sale for the NSW Tweed Coast.
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1 month ago | 
realestate.com.au | Caroline Riches |Matt Bell
NewsVictoriaMelbourneEastAn old homestead with views of Melbourne and Western Port Bay is for sale after 50 years. Mount Beauty at 95 Thewlis Road, Pakenham, comes with a rustic homestead, a quirky 1917 train carriage and views that stretch down the Mornington Peninsula. It's expected to excite families, hobby farmers and investors alike.
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1 month ago | 
financialaccountant.co.uk | Caroline Riches
From the struggle to find good talent, to complex and evolving tax regulations, the constant drive to innovate and grow, and finding that elusive work-life balance, accountants in 2025 face a myriad of challenges that can lead to sleepless nights. “Every business owner has their challenges, and partners in accounting firms may have more than most; being an accountant isn’t easy these days,” says Vipul Sheth, managing director of Advancetrack, which provides outsourcing solutions to accountants.
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1 month ago | 
digitalmag.theceomagazine.com | Caroline Riches
The drive for innovation is a group effort. The bigger the team, the deeper the pool of knowledge and expertise to draw from in the quest to come up with the next breakthrough. And when it comes to innovation, few industries can approach telecommunications for effort, ingenuity and necessity. The leaps and bounds achieved in the field in the past five decades alone are astonishing, and the speed is picking up.
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1 month ago | 
financialaccountant.co.uk | Caroline Riches
With the tax year wrapping up on 5 April, now is the time to get on top of key updates that not only impact reporting requirements but also advise your clients as they transition into the new season. As the end of the tax year looms on 5 April, it’s crunch time for accountants. Now’s the time to ensure you’re on top of any changes, such as minimum wage increases or financial updates, to ensure all your clients satisfy His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) requirements.
