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Tip Tuesday – How to Grow the Family Business

June 12, 2018

businessgrowth, familybusiness, growth, smallbusiness

Running a family business and working with family members presents unique advantages, and unique challenges. If you’ve built up your own business, now might be the time to bring in other family members. Here’s how to avoid some of the pitfalls. The benefits of keeping it in the family It’s unusual to see…

Are you using a Tax Agent or an Accountant?

June 7, 2018

Emma Zajac

accountant, advice, Small Business, Tax, tax agent

One of the critical areas that small-business owners need advice on is income tax. This advice is needed when the business first starts as to what type of entity to operate the business through, continues each year so that the owner maximises their income tax benefits, and when the business is sold so they can…

Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

June 5, 2018

Emma Zajac

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…

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,…

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…

8 Small Business Technology Trends to Watch in 2018

March 1, 2018

Emma Zajac

Small Business, technology, Trends

Technology continues to revolutionise small business, and for those ready to embrace the opportunity, 2018 promises to be an exciting year. So what are the top technology trends your small business or advisory practice needs to know about in 2018? To help make sense of the fast changing landscape, leaders in the small business technology…

Tip Tuesday – How to Grow the Family Business

Are you using a Tax Agent or an Accountant?

Tip Tuesday: Questions to ask before becoming a Franchisee

Tip Tuesday: When to Give A Raise

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

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

Pitch supports innovation in the Hunter

8 Small Business Technology Trends to Watch in 2018

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