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Matched Funding of $5,000 for Business Growth – Qld Govt Grant!
Matched funding of $5,000 available from the Small Business Entrepreneurial Program! One of the oldest adages in existence is you can’t get something for nothing. But what if the Qld Govt is willing to inject $5,000ex GST into your business to help with...
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2018 Federal Budget – Key points for you!
2018 Federal Budget Release - Key points for YOU! Please see below a quick and easy run through of changes that might affect you in regards to; Personal Income Tax GST Business Farmers & Regional/Rural Aussies Superannuation Personal Income Tax Changes If...
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ALERT: ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
ALERT: ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House Originally published by Rochdale Accounting & Advisory. IMPORTANT RECENT CHANGES – ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House! Are you using the ATO Small Business Superannuation Clearing House for your...
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Tax Minimisation and Planning
Tax Minimisation & Planning. Strategies to Minimise your Business Tax. Remove those nasty surprises that come at Tax Time and take action NOW! Investing in Tax Planning can save you significant time and money. And that is why it is one of the most valuable...
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April 2018 – Industry Updates
Industry Updates - April 2018 From National Tax & Accountant's Association. We’ve assembled some important updates for April 2018, from National Tax & Accountants’ Association to help you stay in the loop of accounting and tax updates for you and your business. New...
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10 Best WorkflowMax Features for Xero Users
10 Best WorkflowMax Features for Xero Users Originally published by Xero. “It’s a life saver. All you need is those two systems – WorkflowMax and Xero to run an effective agency.” – Mary Ellen Davy, Ellen&Ellen agency Xero users are savvy, clever, and...
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It’s time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll
It's time to get ready for Single Touch Payroll Originally published by ATO. From 1 July 2018, if you have 20 or more employees, you'll need to use Single Touch Payroll-enabled software to report your tax and super information to us. You'll need to report...
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4 things your small business can learn from big multinationals
4 things your small business can learn from big multinationals Originally published by Moo. You don’t need to be a mega-corp to have mega business skills. Take a cheeky bite out of a big company’s years of experience with these lessons from the blue-chips....
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Delegating tips to make your life easier
Delegating tips to make your life easier If you can free up an hour a day, you’ll create a month a year for yourself. If you’re a business owner, that could be a breakthrough thought. What would you do if you were able to free up a month a...
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February 2018 Team Advocate – Jen Perrin
TEAM ADVOCATE FOR FEBRUARY 2018 - JEN PERRIN Jen is studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources and is schedule to graduate in mid-2019. Jen started with the NBC team in 2012 and has now transitioned into the role of Practice...
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Court ruling changes understanding of apprentice pay
Originally published on CCIQ Important Notice to Queensland Employers Court ruling changes understanding of apprentice pay Queensland businesses are being urged to seek advice and check records of current and former employees after a major Federal Court decision on...
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4 ways to spot a worthwhile business trend
Business trends come and go quickly, when investing it is important to verify if the idea will be able to stand the test of time. Here are four things to look for to evaluate if an idea is right for you and your business: It meets a basic need When considering current...
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Five common mistakes startups make at tax time
Starting a business is an exciting time, you are bringing your idea to life and showing it off to the world. Whilst this is exciting it is important to ensure that you consult professionals to ensure that you are structuring your business right and implementing the...
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Six tips to a successful stocktake
At the end of each financial year it is important to do a stocktake to have an accurate idea of the stock on hand. Knowing the number of items that your business owns and that are in inventory allows you to reconcile physical stock to inventory records. This process...
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Your obligations at the end of the financial year
The end of the financial year is fast approaching, as an employer there are a few legal requirements that you must abide by in order to be compliant. The beginning of a new financial year also brings about changes that come into effect on 1 July, this year we are...
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Five steps to forming your Policies and Procedures manual
As a business grows the need for policy and procedures manuals increases significantly. These documents provide a set of rules and principals that aims to guide managers and workers in how to behave in the workplace, and helps you to adopt consistent and clear...
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Your obligations in relation to destroying and keeping business documents
Perhaps you’ve read our previous blog post ‘three tips to set your business up for success in the new financial year’ which suggest different ways to reflect on the year that was. Maybe this has given you a new perspective and has convinced you that now is the time to...
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Three tips to set your business up for success in the new financial year
The end of the financial year is always a stressful time, trying to wind things up from the previous financial year whilst trying to juggle the usual day-to-day operations. For small business owners, it is imperative that they take time-out to focus, reflect and plan...
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Steps for exiting your small business
It is inevitable that you will exit your small business, whether it is to move onto the next big idea, gain more of a work-life balance or retire. Having an exit strategy (or succession plan) will help to make the exit from your business easier and give you a much...
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How the budget will impact your family, business and super fund
Last week we anxiously awaited the release of the budget for the 2017/18 financial year and it was a night that had everyone in our office on the edge of their seats! We understand though, that not everyone is as excited as the budget as us so here we have developed...
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