By John Corban
As business owners, we are busy and often more hands-on than we want to be. So, when someone asks, ‘How is business going?’ we tend to give quick answers like ‘Not bad, but enquiries are a bit slow’ or ‘I really need another team member.’… Continue reading
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This article builds on my recent story about the proposed tax on superannuation balances over $3 million under the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions (BTSC) policy (see Hort Journal, July 2025). The proposal sparked considerable concern among Australians, particularly those with Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) invested in non-residential properties, including farming land.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tania Harman and Daniel Knox
Small and medium growers in Australia’s horticulture industry often invest in innovation. The R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) can refund a significant portion of these R&D costs (a 43.5 per cent refundable tax offset for eligible small companies), but to benefit, you must maintain strong records.… Continue reading
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Setbacks are an inevitable part of a business. A challenge can feel discouraging when they happen unexpectedly. However, the ability to recover, learn, and stay motivated during tough times often separates resilient business owners from those that struggle.… Continue reading
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The R&D Tax Incentive program provides an opportunity for horticulture businesses to receive financial support for their innovative activities. Understanding what qualifies under this incentive program is crucial.
The R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) is jointly administered by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR).… Continue reading
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Lux Landscapes is a premium design, construction and maintenance business operating on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. I worked with Nick Abba in 2019 helping him improve his business. Nick has had great success and growth over the last six years.… Continue reading
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Succession planning is a critical aspect for any business, and the horticultural industry is no exception. It can be a daunting task; however it is best to plan and review often to have a robust succession plan in place to ensure the continuity and success of operations.… Continue reading
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In landscaping, where teamwork, reliability, and attitude matter every day on site, one toxic employee can drag down the entire team, annoy your clients, and cost you time and money through disrupted workflow, mistakes and substandard workmanship. Here I outline how to spot a toxic employee, what their behaviour does to your business, and how to deal with it properly.… Continue reading
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For Lecker Farming, a specialist in papaya propagation on Northern Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, the R&D Tax Incentive is assisting them to continue to drive genetic breakthroughs and set new industry standards.
Lecker Farming, under the stewardship of Gerard Kath, undertakes agricultural research and development activities.… Continue reading
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For many years, whenever something did not go well in my business, I would get annoyed or frustrated. That all began to shift about 18 years ago when I studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and was introduced to a powerful tool called reframing.… Continue reading
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