Author: Nathan Rigney
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Taking a Car Out of Your Company?
You own the company. The company owns the car. So if you want to move that car into your personal name, surely you can just head down to Service NSW, transfer the rego, and you’re done? Not quite. One of the most important things to remember when operating through a company is that you and…
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5 Tax Traps the ATO Is Watching This Tax Time (And How to Avoid Them)
As another tax season rolls around, we’re seeing a number of changes, proposed reforms and ongoing ATO focus areas that could affect many Australian taxpayers. Not every item below will apply to everyone, but they’re all areas where we regularly see mistakes, and where the ATO is paying closer attention. To help explain each topic,…
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New Financial Year, New Rules: What Every Australian Business Owner Needs to Know
The new financial year is here, and with it comes a number of important tax and compliance changes that every business owner should be aware of. Some changes could affect your cash flow immediately. Others simply require you to update your processes before they become expensive mistakes. Here’s what should be on your radar. 1.…
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Think You’re Too Small to Get Hacked? Think Again.
One of the biggest misconceptions I see among business owners is the belief that they’re “too small” to be a target. The reality? Small businesses are often the easiest target. Recently, I sat down with Chris Luker from e-Flo, our IT and cybersecurity partner, to discuss the risks, opportunities, and efficiencies that technology brings to…
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The Budget Changes Business Owners Need To Actually Pay Attention To
The Federal Budget has landed… and honestly, there’s been a lot to unpack. Over the past week, we’ve been putting together a series of short videos that break down the biggest changes we think business owners and investors need to understand. We had so many conversations and questions come through that we decided to stitch…
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Hospitality Isn’t a Mugs Game (Unless You Run It Like One)
There’s a line in an underrated Aussie film from 2002 (Dirty Deeds) that nails hospitality in one sentence: “Restaurants are a bloody mugs game.” Up at 5 am. Food runs. Staff dramas. Still there at 1 am.If you’ve ever owned (or thought about owning) a café, bar, pub or restaurant, you already know exactly what…
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Winners vs Losers: Are They Born That Way?
Why is it that two business owners can start in the same place…Have similar skills…Face similar markets… And one wins, while the other stays stuck? In this episode of The Profit Generator Show, I sat down with Mike Michalowicz (author of Profit First and The Money Habit) to unpack what actually separates winners from the…
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Professional Photography vs iPhone Pics: The Marketing “Foundation” Most Businesses Skip
Featuring insights from Sophie B Photography (and why “being real” matters more than ever in 2026) Most business owners will happily spend thousands on a website… then upload blurry iPhone photos and wonder why enquiries don’t turn into clients. If that’s you, you’re not alone. And you’re not “bad at marketing.” You’ve just skipped one…
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If Your Marketing Isn’t Making Money, It’s Not Working
Every business owner wants their marketing to “work”.More leads. More sales. More growth. But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Most marketing doesn’t fail because of the platform. It fails because there’s no strategy behind it. In this episode of the podcast, I sat down with marketing strategist Melissa J. Scott to talk honestly about marketing, money, and…
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How to Hire the Right People in 2026: Lessons from a Talent Acquisition Expert
At the start of every new year, many business owners ask the same question:“Is it time to hire?” In this episode of the Profit Generator podcast, I sat down with Bill Corbett, Talent Acquisition Lead for Australia and New Zealand at Stanley Black & Decker, to unpack what business owners really need to think about…
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Payday Super is Here! It’s Time to Get Your Cash Flow Working for You
Labour’s “Payday Super” legislation has officially passed Parliament, changing when and how superannuation guarantee payments must be made. What’s Changing From 1 July 2026, employers must pay superannuation at the same time as salary or wages – not quarterly. Super contributions will need to reach employees’ funds within 7 days of payday. Most accounting systems…
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Xerocon 2025: What I Learned and Why It Matters for Your Business
I’ve just returned from Xerocon – Xero’s flagship conference – and while some might call it a “junket,” I can assure you it was much more than that. Yes, there was fun (Xero knows how to put on a show), but more importantly, there was an enormous amount of learning, networking, and inspiration that I…
