As the uncertainty of the global pandemic continues, a lot of businesses are struggling with questions around growth opportunities, the flexibility and adaptation of work structures, how to optimise performance and manage capital to ensure long-term sustainability.

Inside this month we look at the process of unwinding the pandemic for a return to "normal". And, the new law that enables the ATO to share superannuation information with the family court during divorce proceedings and the superannuation gender divide.

Most small businesses will have access to cheaper credit and additional funding through the updated SME recovery loan scheme, following the announced changes from the Australian Government, on the 25th August 2021.

Research and development tax incentives provided by the government are an attractive incentive for Australian startups, especially those that burning cash with large R&D budgets. But, accepting them has some ramifications on your future dividends that owners and investors may not be aware of.

Three primary methods of financial support are available to businesses during extended lockdowns: Up to $15,000 through the expanded NSW 2021 COVID-19 business grants program; up to $100,000 in weekly JobSaver cashflow support payments, and NSW micro-business grants

Inside this month’s Nine Advisory Small Business Tax Update, we look at Afterpay’s sales announcement (and the tax treatment of their shares if you happen to hold any), because we’re all a little curious about how you start a business in 2015 then sell it in 2021 for $39bn. Lockdown support update for each state, and how to grow your business value.