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Lachlan Colquhoun

Journalist
Lachlan is a highly experienced print and radio journalist. His areas of expertise are business, self-managed super, and industry funds. Lachlan was a long-time contributor to the Financial Times FTFM funds management pages, where he covered superannuation issues, and is a former editor of “The Really Simple Guide to Self Managed Superannuation.” In 2012/3 he was editor of the Conexus title Investment Magazine, which covers the industry sector, and also edited the online edition IM Online and also I&T News (investment and technology news) for Conexus.

Articles by Lachlan Colquhoun

SMEs and low interest rates

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

If you are a small business looking to expand, the current low interest rate environment has some real advantages, but there are also pitfalls.

Big profit or small profit this EOFY?

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

This EOFY, understand how to get your business in order to begin the new financial year on the right foot – and drive the next phase of growth.

End-of-quarter checklist for SMEs

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

Here are five things SMEs need to tick off their list at the end of every quarter.

Self-managed super funds and small business

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

If you are a small business person without your own SMSF, it may be worthwhile getting a range of professional advice on how the structure can work for you.

How will the China slowdown affect small business in Australia?

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

More and more Australian companies are becoming involved in the China-Australia supply chain. How should small business respond to headlines about slowdown?

Startups can start smart in 2016

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By Lachlan Colquhoun

New startups won’t want to miss out on what’s on offer in 2016 following last year’s Federal Government announcement of a $1.1 billion incentive scheme.