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Fairwork advice for spontaneous public holiday to honour Queen

By advicecogillian | September 19, 2022

Thursday September 22 will be a “one-off” public holiday to commemorate the life of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The public holiday was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and confirmed for NSW by the Minister for Employee Relations Damien Tudehope under section 5 of the Public Holidays Act 2010. Businesses have had to scramble to accommodate…

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Small business defence against inflation

By advicecogillian | May 14, 2022
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Inflation is the latest concern for small business. Levels in the USA are concerning, and while it is not as bad here in Australia, trends such as higher cost of living and increasing interest rates have us all on alert. The current inflation rate is 5.1% – Small businesses need space and opportunity to rise…

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10 steps towards a smooth EOFY

By advicecogillian | May 14, 2022
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With the Australian Tax Office (ATO) back in full collection mode after some leniency during the COVID peak, it is essential that businesses and individuals not only do due diligence this EOFY, but protect against an audit as well. Here’s a step-by-step guide… 1. Schedule time with your accountant A simple first step that enables…

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