Edition 157

The ATO has stepped up its compliance activity over the past year, with more reviews, data matching and formal audits targeting small and medium businesses.

Edition 156

Our first feature of the year explores how early planning can give you more control over your finances, improve cash flow, and set your business up for success. It’s not about avoiding tax; it’s about being proactive, strategic and prepared.

Whether you’re making major purchases, forecasting income or reviewing your business structure, having the right conversations early with your accountant can help you make better decisions and avoid last-minute surprises.

Edition 155

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with progress, milestones, and plenty of proud moments for our team and our clients.

This year, we welcomed new team members, celebrated internal promotions and role changes, and supported countless clients through tax time, planning sessions, and strategy conversations. From professional wins to personal achievements, the Lincolns team continued to show up with dedication, care, and commitment.

Edition 154

Great ideas are powerful, but only when they turn into action. Many small business owners have no shortage of inspiration, yet the day-to-day workload often gets in the way of bringing those ideas to life. Research shows that only a small percentage of projects actually succeed, often due to unclear goals and a lack of structure.

In this month’s feature article, we explore how a simple One Page Plan can clarify your thinking, sharpen your goals, and help you move from a “good idea” to real‑world results.

Edition 153

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there's never been a more important time to stay alert. Scams targeting businesses are becoming more sophisticated, and we’ve seen firsthand how easy it is to get caught out. We are sharing real-world examples of the most common scams we see affecting business owners, including invoice redirection, fake renewal notices, and phishing attempts.

Edition 152

Culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through clarity, values, and consistent everyday actions. In this month’s feature, Lincolns partner Carryn Hills and HR specialist Jenni Leonard explore what it means to lead a team with purpose, and why strong workplace culture isn’t just a “nice to have”; it’s essential for performance, retention, and long-term success.

Edition 151

We speak with Bill O’Keeffe, WAMMCO’s Chairman, about the co-op’s beginnings, how it has evolved through industry change, and the importance of keeping producers at the centre of decision-making.

From the challenges of live export restrictions to major investments in the Katanning plant, this story offers real insight into how strong governance, community ownership, and long-term thinking continue to drive WAMMCO forward.

Edition 150

The new financial year is officially underway, and with it comes a series of important tax and superannuation changes that could impact you or your business in more ways than one.

In this edition, you see what the start of the 2026 financial year means for business owners. From the Superannuation Guarantee increase to 12%, to the ATO’s tougher stance on debt collection and payment plans.

Edition 149

As we move into the final month of the financial year, now is the perfect time to check in with your systems and ask the big question: Are they really working for you?

This month, we’re shining a light on two areas that can make or break how smoothly your business runs: bookkeeping and payroll systems.

Edition 148

As May draws to a close and we look toward the final stretch of the financial year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. How well do you really understand the numbers that drive your business?

In this edition, we’re turning our attention to something small but powerful: understanding the basic financial concepts that can transform the way you manage and grow your business.

Edition 147

Welcome to part two of our Co-operative series. This focuses on the Dumbleyung Co-operative, which would be described as a service-based Co-operative.

When the only general store in Dumbleyung faced closure, locals acted. With guidance from experienced advisors, including our own team at Lincolns, the town launched a service-based Co-op, reopening the store and restoring a vital hub for the community.

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As we move forward into the year, we're focusing on a vital aspect of business management that impacts every industry: retaining your top talent.

From creating a positive workplace culture to implementing flexible work policies, our article unpacks the essentials of employee retention.