Building a successful business is almost impossible without a group of motivated employees. Here are three ways to keep your employees loyal to your business: Hire right Hiring someone who doesn’t share the same vision or values as your business is detrimental. You need to hire people that fit well into your business’ culture and…
Travelling overseas for an extended period of time is an exciting adventure. What isn’t so exciting is the prospect of breaking compliance laws in relation to your SMSF while enjoying your trip. There are specific conditions that must be met to deem the self-managed super fund ATO compliant. They are as follows: Fund recognised as…
Under the new law introduced on 1 July 2017, Australian GST registered businesses that import services or digital products for business purposes do not have to pay GST. These businesses will need to supply their Australian business number (ABN) and a statement that they are registered for GST to the supplier at the time of…
Getting a good loan can save you thousands of dollars in fees and interest, so it is important to shop around for the best deal. There are many considerations when choosing a loan. After you have decided on the amount you need to borrow, the features you need and the time frame to pay it…
One of the best ways to market your brand in today’s business climate is digitally. However, without understanding the online environment, you can lose business. Consider the following flaws to avoid: Not setting goals Failing to set goals can leave your marketing strategy without any real drive or direction. Setting goals are necessary, not only…
Employers who do not pay the minimum amount of super guarantee for their employee(s) by the due date may have to pay the super guarantee charge (SGC). The charge is made up of super guarantee shortfall amounts including any choice liability calculated on your employee’s salary or wages, interest on those amounts (currently 10 per…
Those who participate in ride-sourcing (i.e., Uber, GoCatch) as a driver can access a number of tax deductions come tax time. You may be able to claim expenses such as: – Parking fees – Road tolls – Mobile phone costs – Fees or commissions charged the facilitator – Other expenses – to the extent that…
In a perfect world, every customer your business works with will be pleased with how the transaction went and will want to return to you for future business. In reality, this isn’t always the case. It is human nature that people make mistakes and there will always be circumstances outside of your control that can…
