We’re thrilled to share that DFK International—our global association—has been awarded Association of the Year at the 2025 International Accounting Awards.

As reiterated in the recent Federal Budget, the Albanese Labor Government is extending protections against unfair trading practices to small businesses. This initiative acknowledges the power imbalances you may sometimes experience as a small business dealing with larger entities that have more buying power. But what do these protections actually mean for your company? What protections are being extended to small businesses?

Welcome to Less Than 15, our new show delivering bite-sized actionable insights for busy business owners. Each week we’ll be providing practical tips and valuable knowledge that you can immediately apply. We cover  diverse topics, including Going back to business basics, innovation via reverse mentoring, everyday cybersecurity, data-driven decision-making, creating neuro-friendly workplaces, and much more. Each episode will feature experts from within the DFK ANZ alliance and special guests from various fields.

The DFK Laurence Varnay team proudly represented the firm at the DFK ANZ Annual Conference 2025, held at the stunning Sofitel Broadbeach from 21–23 May. This event brought together leaders and emerging professionals from across the DFK ANZ group for a packed program of insights, collaboration, and innovation in the accounting and advisory space.

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable in tough economic times. When sales are slow, there are still overheads and salaries that need to be sorted. Pre-planning and being proactive can help you weather tighter economic periods and allow you to continue to thrive.

Implementing new software can feel like stepping into a world of opportunity. Done well, it can make your business run smoother, faster, and better. But without the right approach, it can also lead to headaches, wasted money, and frustrated teams. Let’s explore some common software implementation mistakes and how to avoid them—with some simple examples to help make it clear.

The Australian Federal Budget, presented by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, outlines a comprehensive plan to address both immediate challenges and long-term goals for the nation’s future.

More Aussie small business are applying for long-term loans. But what are the best things to do with this new capital? We’ve got some ideas for how to get value from your funding.

Here are ten ways to make sure that you continue to drive through each business quarter with purpose, vision and the courage to super-charge your business.

Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking webinar as we dive into the most influential figure in the post-war era—Donald Trump.

‘Uncertainty’ has been the defining phrase for the first half of the 2020s. The markets are unstable, supply chains have been wobbly and finding talent has been difficult. But as we head into 2025, and the second half of the decade, what are the major threats, opportunities and challenges that your business should focus on? We’ve highlighted five of the big business challenges.

Putting data at the heart of your growth strategy is a no-brainer. We’ve broken down five ways that data-based decision-making helps you grab the best opportunities and grow at pace.