Whether you are a business owner working with other businesses, or a contractor or employee, there are signs to look out for that may indicate a company is involved in illegal phoenix activity. What is Phoenix Activity? It’s when a new company is generated to renew the activity of an existing company that has been deliberately liquidated to avoid paying … Read More
Your casual employees may be entitled to super
The ATO recently reminded small businesses about paying super guarantee (SG) to their casual employees, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time or casual. If you’re not sure whether your workers are employees or contractors, use the ATO’s Employee/Contractor decision tool. You can use this to work out if your worker is an employee or contractor for tax and super … Read More
5 ways to shape up your business in 2018
It’s no secret that we love using the latest technology to improve our clients (and our own) efficiency and business processes. There’s nothing better than saving time (and therefore money) with clever technology. But sometimes, we adopt so much technology that it can have the opposite effect. Technology should supercharge your business life and not complicate it. Here are five mighty … Read More
Has the gift of giving cost you?
With the silly season behind us, we’re urging small businesses to check they didn’t extend their party invitations and gifts to the tax man. We don’t mean to sound like the Grinch, but it may be worth considering the following when rewarding your employees with gifts or parties at any time throughout the year. Know your Limits It all depends … Read More