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The common misconceptions about Small Business Restructures
Insight The common misconceptions about Small Business Restructures
Small business restructuring was introduced in 2021 as a response to COVID-19. It is a process designed to help distressed businesses avoid shutting down. Despite being around since then, there remains uncertainty in the market about how the process works and who is eligible.
John McInerney
Wesley Eccles
| 4 min read | 25 Feb 2026
Is your business showing signs of distress?
Podcast Is your business showing signs of distress?
It is important for business owners facing financial distress to understand all the options available to them. Small Business Restructuring (SBR) offers a pathway for small and medium sized Australian companies experiencing financial pressure to deal with unmanageable debt, reset operations, and continue trading through and beyond difficult times. SBRs are also a cost-effective solution to save a business compared to a liquidation shut down.
John McInerney
Wesley Eccles
| 31 min listen | 29 Jan 2026
Small Business Restructures: navigating the current economic climate
Podcast Small Business Restructures: navigating the current economic climate
In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Financial Advisory Partners John McInerney and Cameron Crichton discuss the current economic climate, what SBRs are, eligibility criteria, and how businesses have successfully turned around using this regime.
John McInerney
John McInerney
| 26 min listen | 17 Jul 2024
Have you evaluated the impact of Division 7A loans?
Insight Have you evaluated the impact of Division 7A loans?
Explore 2023 Division 7A loan rates, compliance, and tax impacts.
John McInerney
John McInerney
| 5 min read | 15 Feb 2024
Healthy eating trends fuel M&A in the Australian food sector
Client Alert Healthy eating trends fuel M&A in the Australian food sector
Driven by consumer demand, Australia's food and beverage manufacturing sector has seen a rise in health-focused businesses. Despite market growth, challenges like supply disruptions persist, leading to notable insolvencies in 2023. We've observed a notable increase in interest from over 100 potential acquirers for brands aligned with healthier products. But timing is critical for struggling businesses – early intervention and strategic planning are key.
Cameron Bacon
Holly Stiles
John McInerney
| 3 min read | 29 Jan 2024
ATO puts up to 50,000 taxpayers on alert for looming Director Penalty Notices
Client alert ATO puts up to 50,000 taxpayers on alert for looming Director Penalty Notices
On 28 March, the ATO sent its strongest message on debt enforcement since the COVID-19 pandemic commenced, advising that it is now issuing letters to taxpayers informing them about their potential personal liability for company tax debts under the Director Penalty Notice (DPN) programme.
Nick Mellos
John McInerney
| 3 min read | 29 Mar 2022
What does the Small Business Restructuring Process mean for businesses and suppliers?
Client Alert What does the Small Business Restructuring Process mean for businesses and suppliers?
On 1 January 2021, a new simplified small business restructuring process will become available for small businesses.
John McInerney
John McInerney
| 5 min read | 16 Dec 2020
Small Business Restructuring Process to commence in 2021
Client Alert Small Business Restructuring Process to commence in 2021
Commencing in 2021, the Federal Government has announced a new, simplified small business restructuring process for small businesses as part of the economic relief reforms.
John McInerney
John McInerney
| 5 min read | 15 Dec 2020