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Understanding the Closing Loopholes Bill (No 2)
March 7th, 2024Australia's employment landscape is on the cusp of significant transformation with the recent passage of the Closing Loopholes Bill No 2 through the Senate on 8 February. Aimed at tightening the reins on workplace practices, this legislation brings to the fore new protections for employees, casual and gig workers, along with a revised legal definitionread more
Unfair Contract Terms (UCTs) – Australian Businesses on Notice
February 14th, 2024Australian business owners are now on notice, following significant changes to the Unfair Contract Terms (UCT) regime under the Australian Consumer Law, effective from 9 November 2023. The changes are aimed at protecting Australian businesses and consumers, and ensuring standard form contracts are fair to all parties. This legislation brings with it substantial penalties, soread more
Urgent: Have You Applied for Your Director ID Yet?
February 7th, 2024Back in 2021, we covered in an article the rollout of Director IDs by the Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) – a measure intended to combat fraud and security issues in Australian businesses. Now we’re in 2024, the ABRS continues to engage with directors of companies that haven’t yet met their obligations – meaning ifread more
Does My Business Need to Pay Payroll Tax?
January 24th, 2024As a business owner in Australia, navigating the complex landscape of taxes and employer obligations can be challenging, and payroll tax is no different. Legislative changes in mid-2023 means it’s as important as ever to stay informed and compliant with payroll tax laws, and understanding it is key. This includes knowing if your business isread more
How Healthy is Your Business’ Brand?
December 13th, 2023Branding is more than just a logo; it's an essential component of business marketing and development, often misunderstood. Many business owners mistakenly believe branding is as simple as creating a new logo and picking a colour scheme and font. However, true branding is far more nuanced. So, how healthy is your business’ brand? A Healthyread more
Where Should I Advertise My Business Online?
October 18th, 20233 Practical Channels to Build Leads For many entrepreneurs, especially newcomers, there's a tendency to become engrossed in the daily grind rather than focusing on long-term growth. Being time-poor typically results in too much time working in the business, rather than on it. This can take its toll on generating new leads and bringing inread more
Starting a Business in Australia – A Quick Guide
October 13th, 2023The allure of entrepreneurship is undeniable, and for many Australians, starting their own business is motivated by the pursuit of autonomy, escaping the 9-to-5 grind, and carving their own path. If you’re considering starting a business, you might be drawn in by the opportunity to purse a passion full-time. Even beyond these personal motivations, businessread more
Tax Debt Firmly in the ATO’s Sights
September 19th, 2023If you have operated a business for the past few years, you are probably aware that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) were a little more willing than normal to extend payment deadlines and work with businesses to ensure the prevailing economic conditions didn’t put them in dire financial straits. More recently, however, the ATO hasread more
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