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Equipment Finance – EOFY Deductions Await!
May 9th, 2024As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, Australian business owners are presented with a strategic opportunity to enhance their operations and optimise their tax position through equipment finance. Financing new equipment or vehicles is not only a pathway to modernising and increasing the efficiency of your business but can also provide significant taxread more
How to Improve Profit and Cash Flow in Your Business
April 23rd, 2024The success of a business can be measured in a number of ways however the bottom line, literally and figuratively, is profit. While longevity, public perception, and product or service quality are a few other things that factor in, the financial health of a business will always be a critical metric in determining its valueread more
Five Simple Steps for a Winning Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
April 3rd, 2024In today's competitive market, distinguishing your business with a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is more than a strategic advantage—it's a necessity. A well-defined USP articulates why customers should choose you over the competition. It's not just about having a superior product or service; it's about clearly communicating the unique value you provide to your customers.read more
Why Are So Many Businesses Moving to Xero?
March 25th, 2024In a world of many options, business owners have several choices when it comes to the accounting software package they use, but Xero is by far the largest and fastest growing player in the market in Australia & New Zealand. That’s no coincidence – there are a number of reasons why so many business ownersread more
Act Now: ATO Interest Charges Will Soon be Non-Deductible
March 13th, 2024Do you have ATO interest charges hanging over you? Hoping to claim them as a tax deduction when you pay them off? If so, read on, because a recent Government announcement aims to put a stop to interest charge deductibility. Previously, general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) could be claimed as aread more
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
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