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TED Talks: Kate Adams – 4 larger-than-life lessons from soap operas
Soap operas and telenovelas may be (ahem) overdramatic, but as Kate Adams shows us, their exaggerated stories and characters often cast light on the problems of real life.
In this sparkling, funny talk, Adams, a former assistant casting director for “As the World Turns,” share four lessons for life and business that we can learn from melodramas.
Read MoreClient in Focus – Mega Save Chemist
This month’s Client in Focus is the well-known Mega Save Chemist, Erina.
We chat with owner, Luca Boffo, about how he got into pharmacy and how he, his business and his team have developed and tackled challenges.
Read MoreMandatory drug and alcohol testing under the Building Code 2013
From Friday 16 October 2015, the new fitness for work amendments to the Building Code 2013 commenced for all building contractors covered by the Building Code. Fair Work Building & Construction (FWBC) is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Building Code and will have a three stage approach to auditing the drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Read MoreThe quick and easy way to keep track of your deductions – all year
The Tax Office has released an app to help individuals record and manage income tax and work-related expense deductions over an annual period.
Read MoreEstate planning – what you need to know
Estate planning involves much more than having an up to date WIll. It is more important to ensure that your assets are distributed in the most effective manner and without adverse tax consequences for your beneficiaries.
Read MoreBusiness in Focus: Stuart Pinfold, Property Developer: Stackbrae, Lake Wanaka
This month’s Business in Focus is New Zealand resident and property developer Stuart Pinfold who is building an exciting new development on the shores of lake Wanaka, New Zealand, called Stackbrae, Lake Wanaka.
We speak with Director Stuart Pinfold to learn more about this amazing development and the attractiveness to both Australian and New Zealand property buyers.
Read MoreExtending the festive cheer (in a tax efficient way)
The festive season is here again, and as with other years it is always brimming with the spirit of giving. The list of practical ways in which Australians spread goodwill is as endless as a Christmas wreath. The ATO also gets into the spirit of the season, but of course feels required to set some limits.
Read MoreSMSFs need to prepare for the new transfer balance cap
Legislation introducing changes to the superannuation regime were recently passed by Parliament.
Read MoreI’m a volunteer. Any taxing issues?
From sporting clubs or environmental groups to many charity associations, volunteers are an indispensable workforce and support network for many organisations. For most, if not all, having volunteers ready to lend a hand is pivotal in them being able to function or survive.
Read MoreRebate Scheme – Jobs Action Plan
The 2016-17 Budget, announced by NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejoklian recently, has tweaked the government’s Jobs Action Plan, which provides payroll tax rebates for eligible businesses hiring new staff.
Starting from July 31, 2016, businesses will only be eligible for the rebate if they employ 50 or less full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
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