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Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

June 5, 2018

franchise, franchisee, smallbusiness, tiptuesday

Franchises are built on proven concepts, with market-tested products, and they often come with business systems that make admin straightforward. There’s a lot to like. But there are also risks to consider. Here’s how to check if a franchise is right for you. Franchise reality check A good franchise can take some of the guesswork…

Boost your Tax Refund this Financial Year

May 31, 2018

Emma Zajac

Accounting, ATO, Tax, Tax Refund

June 30 is rapidly approaching, which means there are things you should do in the near future to improve your financial situation. Smart tax planning means deferring income while bringing forward expenses. For example, if you have money to spare, think about placing it in a term deposit with the interest maturing after June 30.…

Tip Tuesday: When to Give A Raise

May 29, 2018

Emma Zajac

employee, Employer, raise, Small Business, wages

Every employee will expect a raise at some point. And if you want to get the best out of your staff, a well-timed raise can help. But how do you decide how much to give them – and when? Rewarding value Your employees will expect – and often deserve – a raise every so often.…

Latest update from the ATO – Single Touch Payroll (STP), Are you Ready?

May 24, 2018

Emma Zajac

ATO, Small Business, Tax, Taxation Accounting

John Shepherd, Assistant Commissioner, Australian Taxation Office delves into some of the finer detail ahead of the 1 July move to Single Touch Payroll (STP), a change to the way larger employers report tax and super to the ATO. The 1 July start for Single Touch Payroll (STP) is fast approaching, and all larger employers,…

Tax Deduction Claims for Technology to Rise, but Beware the ATO is Watching.

April 17, 2018

Emma Zajac

ATO, Tax, technology

TECHNOLOGY and tax deductions are combining to deliver Australians a financial boost, but those who bend the rules are increasingly likely to get caught. A surge in people working from home and using devices such as mobile phones and iPads for work-related tasks has opened the door to a new wave of tax deductions.…

Introduction of Digital Currency Exchange Register: Cryptocurrency Tax Tracking

April 12, 2018

Emma Zajac

Cryptocurrency, Investing, Tax

New requirements for digital currency exchange providers will give further transparency to the regulators about trades and tax obligations of Australians investing in cryptocurrency. Rules that came into effect yesterday mean that cryptocurrency exchanges will need to sign up to a new Digital Currency Exchange Register, and transactions exceeding $10,000 must be reported to AUSTRAC in…

When is the Best Time of Year to Start Building?

April 6, 2018

Emma Zajac

building, insight, property

For people building their dream home, one of the biggest questions is about timing. When is it best to start work? A recent article from Realestate.com has the answers your looking for. The average Australian house can take anywhere from four to 12 months to build, depending on the builder, construction method, complexity of the…

It’s Not A Good Idea To Use A Mates ABN

March 22, 2018

Emma Zajac

ABN, ATO, business

Among the many changes introduced with the GST, one of the more far reaching income tax changes was the establishment of the Australian Business Number system. From July 1, 2000 strict regulations have required businesses to quote their ABN on official documentation, especially on invoices that they issue. Like many things to do with the…

Pitch supports innovation in the Hunter

March 21, 2018

Emma Zajac

Eight regional entrepreneurs pitched their innovative ideas to a full house of investors, industry leaders and business people at The Lock Up this month as part of the Business Centre’s Start House 100 Incubator Program. After working their way through the 12-week program, these eight start-ups presented their best cases to an impressive guest list…

Instant Money Transfers with New Banking Technology

March 15, 2018

Emma Zajac

banking, money, technology

Terry Millet, Chief executive office of Newcastle Permanent, advertised new payment services which launched earlier this year and will forever change how Australians make electronic payments and handle money. You may not have heard much about these new services—Osko by BPAY and PayID—as not all financial institutions, including three of the four major banks, have fully…

Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

Boost your Tax Refund this Financial Year

Tip Tuesday: When to Give A Raise

Latest update from the ATO – Single Touch Payroll (STP), Are you Ready?

Tax Deduction Claims for Technology to Rise, but Beware the ATO is Watching.

Introduction of Digital Currency Exchange Register: Cryptocurrency Tax Tracking

When is the Best Time of Year to Start Building?

It’s Not A Good Idea To Use A Mates ABN

Pitch supports innovation in the Hunter

Instant Money Transfers with New Banking Technology

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