Australia: Strategy

Business growth expert Mark Calleja joins The Cut to discuss why many SME owners remain trapped at the seven-figure plateau despite working harder than ever. Drawing from practical experience, he reveals the operational blind spots, cashflow mistakes, and mindset barriers that prevent businesses from scaling beyond their current limitations.

IP Australia's fourteenth edition of the Australian Intellectual Property Report reveals significant shifts in IP filing trends, with trade marks and designs reaching record highs while patent applications decline.

As energy shocks intensify and Australia's fuel-security vulnerabilities become more acute, businesses relying on imported liquid fuels face mounting pressure on margins and operations. This analysis examines how firms can move beyond short-term crisis management to build structural resilience through contract redesign, operational efficiency, fleet transformation, and supply chain reconfiguration.

The Fair Trad­ing and Build­ing Leg­is­la­tion Amend­ment Bill 2026 was passed by par­lia­ment dur­ing Feb­ru­ary 2026 with the changes effec­tive on 1 April 2026.

On 18 March 2026, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) released its Consultation Paper on proposed changes to the net tangible assets...

The idea is that ordinary Australians can supercharge their retirement by leveraging into residential property through an SMSF.

Outlines key steps healthcare providers can take to implement an effective debt recovery process.

Scams are a persistent issue in Australia and globally, affecting individuals and businesses alike. Reports of scams have surged over the years, with Australians losing billions annually.

Tips to assist with the preparation and implementation of a strategic plan for a business.

Business growth expert Mark Calleja joins The Cut to discuss why many SME owners remain trapped at the seven-figure plateau despite working harder than ever. Drawing from practical experience, he reveals the operational blind spots, cashflow mistakes, and mindset barriers that prevent businesses from scaling beyond their current limitations.

Teamwork generally brings better results than individuals who fail to collaborate. How do you build these teams?

Remediation occurs for a host of reasons. You may identify remediation risk from internal activities (e.g., an audit, a control break) or external activities (e.g., a complaint, a regulatory exam, a lawsuit).