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The other day I was asked why some small businesses fail and others succeed and it got me thinking about the defining characteristics of Australian small businesses.

Attending the COSBOA National Small Business Summit earlier this month, I had the opportunity to hear both major political parties address small business owners and supporters.

Azure Group managing director, Michael Derin was invited to be a panelist at the recent National Small Business Summit held in Brisbane. Azure Group was well represented with Michael on a panel..

The Government's paid parental leave (GPPL) scheme was passed through parliament on Thursday, 17 June 2010 and will apply to births or adoptions on or after 1 January 2011.

The recent television campaign by BT once again raises the question whether shares out perform property.

The ATO has just released indexed figures for the 2010/2011 financial year.

The all important end of financial year is approaching and with it another tax year will be over.

There is just a few weeks to go until 30 June 2010 now is the time to consider potential tax planning/cash flow saving tips.

Last night, was Azure Group’s second CFO Networking event, held in conjunction with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and by all accounts it was a success.

Heralded as the fastest “fiscal consolidation” (which means reducing Government deficit and debt accumulation) since the 1960s, Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered the Federal Budget on Tuesday night, 11..