Future Advisory - Accountants in Australia

 Discover the best AI tools for Australian business owners in 2025. Save time, cut admin, and run a smarter business with the right technology stack. Opening Paragraph: Running a small business in Australia has never been more demanding — or more interesting. Between managing staff, chasing invoices, handling compliance, and actually delivering your product or service, the to-do list never really ends. The good news? AI tools for business have matured rapidly, and in 2025 there's a genuine toolkit available to Australian business owners that can claw back hours every week, reduce costly mistakes, and help you make smarter decisions. Here's what's worth your attention. Xero: The AI-Powered Accounting Platform Australian Businesses Trust If you're not already on Xero, this is where to start. Xero has quietly become one of the most AI-forward accounting platforms available to Australian small businesses, with machine learning baked into its core features — automatic...

 Family trust, company, or sole trader — which business structure suits you best? Compare the real pros, cons, and tax implications for Australian business owners. Picking a business structure in Australia feels a bit like choosing a coffee order at a Melbourne café with a 12-page menu — there are plenty of options, they all look appealing, and making the wrong call is going to cost you. The three most common structures Australian business owners land on are sole trader, company, and family trust . Each one plays differently when it comes to tax, liability, and long-term wealth building. Here's how they actually stack up. Sole Trader: Simple, But Limited The sole trader structure is the easiest to set up and the cheapest to run. There's minimal paperwork, no separate tax return, and you're in full control. It's the default starting point for most freelancers, tradies, and small operators just getting off the ground. The catch? You and your business are legally the same ...