Since the early 1900s, business as usual has meant a group of people congregated at one location to work 9am to 5pm, five days a week, despite all adversities, challenges, and disturbances. However, COVID-19 has put this into a tailspin with the heart of a business no longer being the office. Flexible working has become […]
Government grants are the financial award given to applicants for beneficial projects, with no repayment required. While this sounds like a dream, some grants are highly competitive, and the majority of business owners do not have time to research them in order to determine eligibility or the resources to make the application. Government funding can have […]
Recent events have highlighted the importance for businesses to plan for what is ahead when looking at their digital transformation strategies. From supply chain impacts, to connecting with customers and dealing with new hybrid working models and meeting staff expectations, the digital landscape is undergoing rapid change – make sure you don’t get left behind. […]
The past few months have brought into sharp relief an area of business and investment that has been steadily growing in importance. Organisations of all sizes are experiencing increasing pressure from regulation and shifting consumer expectations to measure and improve on environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The term ESG is broader than just sustainable […]
For many decades the default investment portfolio was a 60/40 split – this was seen as the ideal blend of growth and defensive investments for most investors most of the time. Generally, it translated to mean 60 per cent stocks and 40 per cent bonds. The growth characteristics of stocks would reward investors over time […]
The ATO collects a significant amount of information in relation to contractors in certain industries through the Taxable Payments Annual Report (“TPAR”). The ATO uses TPAR information for various compliance programs. In addition, they share this information with other government agencies including the State Revenue Offices and the WorkCover Authorities. These organisations analyse the information […]
Recent comments by Shadow Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers, have pointed in the direction of the Australian Labour Party (ALP) possibly re-proposing their 2019 policy for adult beneficiaries of a trust (Trust) to be taxed at a minimum rate of 30%, putting middle-market businesses at risk of losing out. Projections suggest the increase in tax could […]
The world has recently been enthralled with the breakdown of the once tight bond between William, Duke of Cambridge and Harry, Duke of Sussex. Harry has relinquished his rights and duties to the throne in favour of a luxe life in America, causing debate as to whether he and his children should remain in the […]
The pandemic has claimed many businesses victims, forcing once thriving establishments to close their doors indefinitely. After witnessing the affects the pandemic has had on the business environment, you may be asking yourself if it is possible for a business to navigate out of the current crisis? The answer is yes.
When most people talk about preparing a business for sale they jump straight into business hygiene – making sure that books and records are clean and up to date and will stand up to intense scrutiny from the buyer population. Whilst considerations such as these are important, more is involved. The first task is to […]
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