How to safeguard your business against future audits

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How to safeguard your business against future audits

Last year the ATO scrutinised over 760,000 business operations, resulting in, close to, an extra billion tax dollars for the Australian Government. While an audit can be a good learning experience for business owners, it can also be a time-consuming lesson. The investigation can take months, or even years, and requires a lot of time and energy regardless if you … Read More

Long Service: What Building and Construction Industry Employers Must Know

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What Building and Construction Industry Employers Must Know

Traditionally designed to reward employees who stayed with the one employer for a period of service, long service leave in this form has quickly became inaccessible to most Australian workers. For workers in the building and construction industry, the thought of long service leave seems only a distant dream. Whether it’s contract tenures or simply site availability, long service for … Read More

Is your business ready for EOFY?

CraigBusiness Structures, General, Tax

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While most people would assume we’re pedal to the metal for tax time, it’s pretty much business as usual. We’ve been discussing tax planning with our clients over the past 12 months. Sure, we’ll give them a gentle reminder to pay super contributions before 30 June, including any additional super contributions for the year, but really, it’s just like any … Read More

2018/19 Budget changes that may affect your business.

StuartGeneral, Business Process, Super, Tax

2018-19 budget changes affect small business

Reward for work is a dominant theme in this year’s Budget. The seven year personal income tax plan initially targets low to middle income earners before making significant changes to the tax brackets. While there’s much to be said about the complete budget, we’ve reviewed the key highlights that may affect your business. $20k accelerated depreciation extended until 30 June … Read More

The accountant and the bookkeeper: A match made in financial heaven

CraigBusiness Process, Cloud Accounting, General

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With 1,440 minutes in a day, it’s no surprise small business owners hustle to make every minute (and dollar!) count. We know tracking financials can be a chore, but it doesn’t have to be. Tell-tale signs you need a bookkeeper  No time to work on the business You don’t understand your compliance requirements You don’t understand your cash flow Invoices … Read More

How does your business stack up?

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Understanding your business and using the data to make effective, strategic decisions is vital to the success of your business. And with the help of your accountant and accounting software, you should be able to identify and measure your key areas on a regular basis. The trouble most business owners have with setting business targets is that many businesses don’t … Read More

Top cyber security tips for small business

StuartBusiness Technology, Cloud Accounting

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Huge opportunities for small businesses beckon thanks to online technology and the connections it forges. With this in mind, it’s important you’re equipped to deal with cyber security threats. From phishing scams and ransoms to data hacks and fraud, cyber threats come in all shapes and sizes. But there are ways to minimise the chance of your business data being … Read More

GST credits and how you can claim them

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Most business owners wonder how to claim GST for their business. Little do many realise that there are three essential elements to claiming a deduction for a business purchase in your activity statement. Check your eligibility If your business turnover is more than $75,000 per year, the Australian Taxation Office requires you to be registered for GST. 542 Tip: Registering … Read More