What to look for in a payment management system
Quick and efficient payment options benefit both small business owners and their customers. Consumers want flexibility – cash, cheque or charge? If you’re a cash-or-cheque [...]
4 Alternatives to Skype for online meetings
Looking into affordable video chat and voice calling options for your small business? These 4 popular, user-friendly alternatives to Skype will help you connect seamlessly [...]
How to write for an online audience
Most business owners appreciate that online marketing is increasingly important for sales and growth but drafting effective web copy can be an intimidating prospect. The [...]
New pay rates from 1 July
New pay rates came into effect from 1 July 2019 with the minimum wage increasing by 3% from the first full pay period. The new [...]
Who owns the assets of a trust?
It’s not uncommon for people to put assets such as their family home into a trust, particularly professionals working in litigious fields or family groups [...]
Single touch payroll exemption for directors and family members
The ATO has provided a concession from single touch payroll for payments by small employers to closely held payees. Single touch payroll (STP) was extended [...]
Super, insurance and exit fees: The 1 July changes
From 1 July 2019, new laws prevent superannuation providers from eroding member balances with unwanted or unnecessary insurance and exit fees. Plus, inactive accounts with [...]
60,000 tax cheat tip-offs
Tip-offs to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have reached an all-time high with close to 60,000 tip-offs received between June and May 2019 – almost [...]
Is a business mentor worthwhile?
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John Crosby The opportunity to learn from [...]
4 Very important tax tips for new business owners
Want to avoid paying more than you should come tax time? Or a frantic last minute search for missing financial records? New business owners have [...]
