The Jobs Action Plan is designed to give businesses an incentive to employ new workers and expand their enterprises in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in NSW. Under the plan, businesses that increase the number of NSW full-time equivalent employees, will receive a payroll tax rebate following the employment of each additional NSW employee in a position that is a new job.

The Australian Tax Office has recently issued its administrative treatment in relation to proposed changes to the taxing of deceased estates where an asset of a testamentary trust passes to an ultimate beneficiary.

This month we speak to Director of Superior Solar, Derek Woods on the success of his business and discuss the challenges he and his team face on a daily basis.

Stress – it makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case.

Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction… reaching out to others.

Kelly translates academic research into practical strategies for health, happiness and personal success.

The national disability insurance scheme has been in the news for several years but is only just becoming a reality. Now known as DisabilityCare Australia, it will make a big difference to a lot of lives. But what does is really mean to you?

In the lead up to the September 7, 2013 Federal Election there were proposed changes announced by the Coalition. While limited detailed information has been provided, we have summarised below some of the changes tot he tax system proposed by the coalition in the lead up to the federal election.

There has recently been a surge in reports from small businesses that they have received a fax claiming to be from ‘Yellow Page Australia’ and ‘Open Business Directory Ltd’ that, on first glance, appears to be seeking confirmation of their business’ contact details. However, on closer inspection, the fax is in fact an agreement to sign up to an online business directory service charged at $99 per month for a minimum two-year period.

This month we talk to Mr James Heddo, CEO of Gosford Race Club who will be celebrating their Centenary Year this year.

Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society’s biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he’s biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water. Why? Because when business solves a problem, it makes a profit – which lets that solution grow.

Michael Porter wrote the books on modern competitive strategy for business. Now he is thinking deeply about the intersection between society and corporate interests.

Financial success is not an accident and it’s not about luck. Instead, it’s all about planning for the future and developing great financial habits along the way. Here we discuss five financial habits of very successful people, plus a few non-financial ones. Best of all, these practices are not exclusive to the rich and famous – they’re all habits you can develop in consultation with a financial adviser.