Emma Zajac, Author at The Garis Group

Emma Zajac

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Outdated Residency Rules Need to Change to Give Taxpayers Certainty

August 30, 2018

One of the most dramatic changes to tax laws in almost 80 years could be coming, and it’s not just jet-setting executives that could be impacted by it. It’s you and I. If we travel for work, or spend extended time overseas and don’t pay tax here when we are gone, we could be…

Tip Tuesday: Accounting for Professional Services

August 28, 2018

Emma Zajac

Accounting, growth, Professional Services, Small Business

Professional services companies have some unique challenges. With multiple clients and various different ways of billing, keeping track of income and expenses can be hard. So how do you manage your accounts? The challenges of professional service accounting The professional services industry is a broad one. It includes doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and consultants.…

Tip Tuesday: Accounting for Start-Ups

August 21, 2018

Emma Zajac

Accounting, cashflow, Small Business, Start-Ups

If you’re in a startup, it can be an exciting world of creativity and innovation. But while it’s great to do something you love, you also need to make a living. So how can you live the dream and ensure your cashflow is well managed? In this article, a representative from third-party Pinterest marketing solution Shareroot talks…

Blog: Are You Clueless About Business Performance?

August 16, 2018

Emma Zajac

business performance, finance, Small Business, success

In a recent survey conducted by MGI Australasia, almost half of all SME leaders are in the dark about financial performance of their business. The survey found that there is a sizable gap between what business owners want to know and their ability to identify the right information. It is claimed that this knowledge gap…

Tip Tuesday: How to Beat Procrastination in your Small Business

August 14, 2018

Emma Zajac

procrastination, Small Business, Tips, workflow

Procrastination is often described as the art of putting off until tomorrow what you should be doing today. Unfortunately it can be a big obstacle to business success. Here’s how to beat it. What is procrastination? All of us have felt it at one time or another – the desire to put things off. Maybe…

Business for Good: Our August Contribution

August 8, 2018

Emma Zajac

Hello Everyone! As you may or may not know, The Garis Group are proud partners of B1G1-Business for Good. B1G1 is a Social Enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world that’s full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding…

Tip Tuesday: How to Manage Sales and Use Tax

August 7, 2018

Emma Zajac

sales, Small Business, software, Tax

As a small business owner, your list of tasks can feel endless. And one job that often falls to the bottom of the list is tax. A tax automation software company speaks about how small businesses can manage sales and use tax. Understand your tax obligations If you’re selling taxable goods or services in…

Tip Tuesday: What is a business credit score and how to improve yours

July 31, 2018

Emma Zajac

business, cashflow, credit score, improve, Small Business

Every business has a credit score, which tells lenders and suppliers how good you are at paying debts. Find out how to use credit scores to your advantage, and how to keep yours healthy. What does a business credit score say? A good credit score means that you’re quick to pay bills and debts, so…

Rental properties – claiming travel expenses deductions

July 26, 2018

Emma Zajac

ATO, Claiming, deductions, Expenses, Investment Property, property, rental property, Tax

From 1 July 2017, travel expenses relating to a residential investment property are not deductible. A residential premise (property) is land or a building that is: occupied as a residence or for residential accommodation intended to be occupied, and is capable of being occupied, as a residence or for residential accommodation. Under the new legislation, you…

Tip Tuesday: Accounting Tips for Creative Agencies

July 24, 2018

Emma Zajac

Accounting, Agency, Creative, Tips

Anyone in creative services will tell you that coming up with the big idea is the easy part. Delivering it on time and budget is the trick. Project briefs change, contractor costs blow out, and clients challenge invoices. Accounting for creatives is complicated. Profitability challenges for agencies and freelancers Creative industries are full…

Outdated Residency Rules Need to Change to Give Taxpayers Certainty

Tip Tuesday: Accounting for Professional Services

Tip Tuesday: Accounting for Start-Ups

Blog: Are You Clueless About Business Performance?

Tip Tuesday: How to Beat Procrastination in your Small Business

Business for Good: Our August Contribution

Tip Tuesday: How to Manage Sales and Use Tax

Tip Tuesday: What is a business credit score and how to improve yours

Rental properties – claiming travel expenses deductions

Tip Tuesday: Accounting Tips for Creative Agencies

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