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Five New Year’s Tax Resolutions for Small Business Owners

The New Year is a time to set new goals and start fresh. As a small business owner, it’s essential to stay on top of your tax and super responsibilities. Here are five new year’s resolutions to help you keep your finances in order for 2023. 1. Know if you’re in business or not:If you’re […]

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Maximise Efficiency with Tax and Super – Join the ATO’s Webinars

As a business owner, it’s important to prioritise good planning and spend your time wisely to focus on areas that can help your business succeed.  The Australian Tax Office (ATO) recognises this and is offering two webinars in January and February to help streamline processes and improve profitability. The first webinar, “Connecting Online with the […]

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Employee Benefits with Electric Cars – A Tax-Exempt Option for Employers 

Electric cars have been gaining popularity due to their eco-friendly nature and lower operating costs. As an employer, you now have the option to provide electric cars to your employees as a tax-exempt benefit. Previously, employers were required to pay Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) on electric cars provided to employees, but as of July 1, […]

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3 ways to strengthen your protection against cyberattacks

With recent cyberattacks exposing millions of individuals’ personal information to the World Wide Web, now is the time more than ever before to strengthen your data from future attacks. With these 3 easy steps, you can prevent your data from being leaked. 1. Update your device and applications Updates not only provide new features to […]

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Fast-track worker onboarding

Gone are the days of paper based submission and lengthy processing times. Employees can complete tax file declaration forms using their myGov linked ATO account. Once your new employees are logged into the ATO portal, all they need to do is navigate to Employment > New Employment and complete the designated form. No input will […]

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Apply for your director’s ID before it’s too late!

Director of companies in Australia have until the 30th of November to apply for their director’s ID number. Failure to obtain a director ID before the cut-off day is an offence under the Corporations Act 2001 and can result in heavy penalties of up to $13,200 criminally or $1,100,000 civilly. In the case of intending […]

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Advertising that Works

Advertising should be viewed as an investment that should generate a return, rather than a fixed cost. Many businesses spend money on the same kind of advertising each month without knowing what is working and what isn’t. Effective advertising builds profile, generates new business, and retains your existing customers. Poorly thought out advertising can create […]

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Changing your business model

Your current business model is the way your business earns money. A change in your business model can bring substantially more income – sometimes for less work and lower overhead costs. Technologies and markets change at an ever-increasing rate, opening new growth opportunities that may just require a shift in your thinking. First, identify your […]

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How to set up a cash reserve

Running a successful business is a juggling act between cash coming in and cash going out. If you’ve built up a cash reserve, you’ll be better able to stay in business and handle short-term issues like falling sales. Build a cash buffer Businesses generally fail because they run out of cash. Cash in the bank […]

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How to reduce your tax bill

Taxes – there’s no avoiding them. But there are ways to reduce the amount you have to pay so that your business is more profitable. All it takes is some preparation, planning, and the advice of a good tax specialist. So one of the first things you need to do is talk to your accountant […]

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