The Taxman Cometh: why the Tax Office has increased audit activity and what you can do about it
The tax man has been busy. Really busy!
In fact, the tax office is increasing its Compliance Program, with a strong focus on audit and there are a range of issues affecting small business and individual tax payers.
Read More2012: The year of the small business? What is in store for the next financial year for SME’s
This time last year we were releasing the stress in our shoulders as the GFC doom and gloom appeared to be clearing. We dusted off those expansion plans and thought about spending again.
Read MoreClient in Focus: Galley Kitchens
This month’s Client in Focus is family business, Galley Kitchens.
This month, Managing Directors and Paul and Liarne Ray talk about how they managed to grow the business during the financial crisis and remain a market leader in the region.
Read MoreStart with WHY? – How great leaders inspire action
Renowned author and business observer, Simon Sinek, shares his discovery of the common ingredient all great leaders have and how you can apply it in small business.
He has codified the reasons why good businesses sell WHAT they do, while exceptional businesses and people, sell WHY they do it.
Read MoreInvestor Focus: The top 7 benefits of Self Managed Superfunds
Following popular feedback from our gearing of property in superannuation funds article last month, we wanted to share with you the top 7 benefits of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF).
This month we look at specifically, the control they provide for your investments and your retirement.
Read MoreUnfair Dismissal: Navigating this hazardous terrain for Business Owners
From 1st January 2011, only businesses with fewer than 15 employees (calculated on a simple headcount) qualify as a “small business”.
Read MoreTax audit insurance: “Iceberg, dead ahead!”
WOW! Did this topic get everyone excited last month! We had a lot of enquiry regarding tax audit insurance and what it covers.
In business, there is nothing more scary than “an iceberg in the dark” headed straight for you – and with the tax office stepping up it’s audit programme, it absolutely pays to be informed of your options and what you can do.
Read MoreNew financial year business “Tune Up” – 52 strategies to fire up your business in 2012
What is your strategy this year? What does the budget look like? Where will you focus your efforts?
Not sure?
Read MoreClient in Focus: Project Works Design
This months client in focus is Central Coast Leading Architect, Graham Mann from Projects Works Design. Graham discusses development on the Central Coast and how he got started the business over 16 years ago and the challenges that he faced in the past and how the business grew to its current standing today.
Read More“Crowdsourcing”: What is it and how can you use it for your business?
Crowdsourcing offers the chance to tap into global talent for surprisingly little money and is also proving a boom industry for some clever Australian entrepreneurs!
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