2 November 2026
New Sydney airport: is the $25 shuttle worth it?
Ahead of the Reserve Bank meeting this Tuesday (3 November), annual inflation to September came in at 4.3 per cent. Our most-read posts last week were
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Costs, customers and cash flow for Australian SMEs
Practical business checks, current FX observations and Korea trade information, every Monday.
Official sources firstNo FX forecastsFormer-CPA business lensKorean-speaking support
A weekly brief and FX update on Monday, with practical topics on Threads Tuesday–Friday. Read Threads →
Four topics for finding what matters
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Australian business, tax and employment
ATO, Fair Work, super and industry-specific small-business rules explained through effective dates, affected businesses and practical impact.
22 guides → 02FX, cash flow and business payments
Observed currency moves—not forecasts—translated into general cash-flow implications for imports, exports and invoicing.
1 guide → 03Korean tax, customs and trade rules
NTS, Korea Customs and FTA developments for Australian businesses trading with Korea.
1 guide → 04Business remittance and trade operations
General operational checks for invoice currency, settlement timing, evidence and business remittance readiness.
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26 October 2026
Cheap flight, pricey trip to the airport?
Hello and welcome to the Hanho Business Brief. This week we have picked stories from last week's Threads posts that drew the most interest, along with
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Rate notices, your ID copies and the owner-free shop
If you've handed a passport copy to an office while dealing with property, tax or legal matters, you now have grounds to ask how long they keep it and
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Material changes selected for the weekly brief, expanded into standalone articles that are easier to search and revisit.
PRACTICAL GUIDE · Updated 12 October 2026
CBIS Expansion: Chilled Durian from Thailand
Importers who consistently comply with biosecurity regulations can benefit from reduced inspection times and regulatory costs due to streamlined customs procedures. However, incomplete documentation may lead to delays and additional fees.
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When Costs Rise, But Prices Can't: Where to Start?
In an environment where passing on cost increases to sales prices is difficult due to customer price sensitivity, managing cash flow through automation and financial structure alignment (e.g., invoice financing) becomes more important than forced expansion.
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Product in Use: Short-Form Video Sales Case
Demonstrates how a product that clearly solves a problem, combined with short-form video viral marketing, can lead to initial awareness and global e-commerce sales expansion.
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Australian Small Business Performance Q2 2026
Slowing growth in discretionary spending sectors like hospitality and retail, along with rising input costs, may continue to pressure cash flow and profitability.
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October Business Support Events
Can reduce hacking risks through cybersecurity multi-factor authentication and backup checks, and strengthen marketing, AI, and cash flow management capabilities by utilising free/low-cost seminars organised by state governments.
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Organic Customer Acquisition Strategies
Can help reduce spending on paid advertising (e.g., Meta) to save initial costs, and mitigate risks from platform algorithm changes by building an email-based prospect list and collaboration network.
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Sustainable Business Success Case Study
Focusing on building genuine customer relationships and contributing to the community, rather than pursuing only outward growth, can positively influence long-term customer retention and natural sales maintenance through recommendations.
Read guide →PRACTICAL GUIDE · Updated 28 September 2026
Is Lower Interest Enough? Comparing Total Loan Refinancing Costs
Allows for a comparison of cost differences, including new setup fees, maintenance costs, and exit fees for existing loans, which are easily overlooked when only comparing low interest rates.
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