Division 7A continues to shape how private companies and trusts manage loans, payments, and unpaid present entitlements and the Bendel case has become the most significant test of these rules in more than a decade.

With the High Court appeal now underway and a decision expected in early 2026, business owners and advisers are navigating a period of uncertainty.

James Pridgeon didn’t follow a traditional path into business — but his persistence and commitment to quality led him to build Steel Window Design, one of Australia’s most respected steel window brands. In this episode, he shares the practical decisions, systems, and lessons that turned a small operation into a trusted national name.

Victoria’s property tax landscape is changing in 2026, with updated rules for the Vacant Residential Land Tax (VRLT) and the Absentee Owner Surcharge. This guide breaks down what key deadlines, who must notify, how exemptions work, and what the new rules mean for land that is vacant, undeveloped, or held by overseas residents.

Over time, the systems that make your business efficient can quietly harden into concrete — locking you into routines that kill adaptability.

These five counter-intuitive truths reveal how to stay flexible, challenge success, and build a business that thrives in constant change.