By John Corban
Over the last few months, the Middle East conflict has contributed to rising mortgage rates and surging fuel prices, and an AI revolution is reshaping the way businesses operate globally. It is fair to say there is some uncertainty for homeowners and business owners alike.… Continue reading
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This article is the third in our Successful Grant Writing series for horticulture businesses, grower groups and researchers. In Article One, we focused on the strategic foundations of a competitive application: the right project, at the right time, for the right program1.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tania Harman and Daniel Knox
This article is the second in our ‘Successful Grant Writing’ series for horticulture businesses, grower groups and researchers. In the first article, we focused on the strategic foundations of a competitive application: the right project, at the right time, for the right program (‘How to write a successful grant funding application’, Hort Journal Australia, April 2026).… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you are not as capable, qualified or deserving as others think you are, even when there is clear evidence that you are. It is that internal voice that says, ‘I don’t really know what I’m doing… I’ve just been lucky.’… Continue reading
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Engaging experienced contractor Baden to build this gravity rock wall rather than ourselves allowed us to save time and money for the client (Image: Patrick Regnault)
By Patrick Regnault
We are working in a very volatile period, politically and economically. Global change is afoot and as business owners, managers and workers we need to adapt to uncertain conditions. Added to that unpredictability is the real threat of climate change.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tania Harman and Daniel Knox
This article is the first in a series designed to help horticulture businesses, grower groups and researchers better understand how to approach grant funding and improve their chances of success.
Grant funding can be transformational for horticulture organisations, but it is also extremely competitive.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Running a business is not easy. The early mornings, the physical work, the constant problem-solving, the pressure of keeping jobs profitable, keeping staff happy and wanting to stay, and ensuring clients are satisfied can wear anyone down. If you are feeling stretched, tired or frustrated at times, that does not mean that you are doing it wrong, it means that you are in the thick of running a real business.… Continue reading
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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
Read MoreBy Tara Cuddihy
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
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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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