End of financial year obligations for employers
July 10, 2017
The 2017 financial year has come and gone, but if you have employees, you still have a number of obligations to meet. As a business owner or employer, you must: provide your employees with a 2017 PAYG payment summary by...
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Small business tax breaks: Are you eligible?
June 15, 2017
As part of the 2016-17 Budget, the Australian Government announced an increase to the small business entity turnover threshold from $2 million to $10 million. This means that, from 1 July 2016, more businesses are able to access a range...
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Tax incentives for investing in ESICs
May 31, 2017
In March 2016, the Australian Government announced new tax incentives for innovation, aimed at encouraging new investment in Australian, 'early-stage, innovation companies' (ESICs). Under laws which came into effect on 1 July 2016, investors in a qualifying early-stage, innovation company...
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It’s FBT time again…
March 21, 2017
With the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year coming to an end on 31 March 2017, it’s a good time to brush up on FBT and what it means for you and your business. The FBT net is quite broad and looks...
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Tips for managing debtors
March 8, 2017
Positive cashflow is crucial to the success of your business operations. As a business owner, how you manage your debtors can be the difference between failure and success. Without the resources that larger companies enjoy, small businesses are at greater...
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Cyber security – what is your line of defence?
February 16, 2017
It’s a common misconception that only big businesses, governments or financial institutions are affected by cyber attacks. Unfortunately, it is this exact thinking that makes small to medium size businesses vulnerable to attack. With limited knowledge of digital security and...
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Have you registered your interest on the Personal Property Securities Register?
January 23, 2017
The Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) was introduced on 30 January 2012 to create a national approach to the regulation of providing security for loans, leases, supply of stock on credit and other financial accommodations. The legislation introduced the Personal...
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Take stock this summer holiday
December 20, 2016
As we look forward to the end of another year and enjoying some well-earned time off over Christmas, it is also important to consider the year ahead. For business owners, this also means ensuring things run smoothly when doors re-open...
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Protecting you & your family: what you need to know
November 28, 2016
Insuring your car, home or other possessions makes sense. So why do so few of us insure ourselves? If illness or injury stopped you from working for an extended period, could you keep paying your bills? Personal risk insurance gives...
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Fly high with cloud accounting
November 4, 2016
One of the largest challenges faced by small business owners is creating and maintaining a competitive advantage over their industry peers. Cloud-based accounting software, together with the vast array of add-on products available, can create efficiencies and automate processes to...
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