ASIC Fee Indexation

In line with an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the March quarter, we increase our fees each year from 1 July. All fees we charge are subject to fee indexation. Here are examples of common fees that apply from 1 July 2015. GST does not apply to ASIC fees. Company fees Business name […]

June 6, 2016

Largest Business Liabilities And How to Prevent Them

BY: PHILIP PILETIC The business world is filled with liability. The dangers that lurk around every corner could spell disaster for your company. While many business owners push ahead without any thought to preventing disasters before they happen, this course is a reckless path that you will want to avoid at all costs. There are reasons […]

June 1, 2016

Top tips for SME workforce planning during the EOFY

By: SAXON MARSDEN-HUGGINS The end of financial year can be a hectic time, particularly for SME business. With books, budgets and tax time on the mind, it’s easy for business owners to cast recruitment plans aside to focus on other aspects of the business. The truth is that end of financial year extends well beyond inventory and overheads, […]

May 31, 2016

How to Launch a Startup on a $2000 Budget

By: GUEST AUTHOR As a budding startup founder, you must have a lot of questions about your potential but you are also probably aware that 4 out of 5 startups fail. So, let’s start this piece with an inspirational story. Meet Frederik Van Huyn, a CEO of Absolute Internship. Frederik started his company with only $2000 in his pocket, […]

May 30, 2016

Investment Basics for Business Owners

By: GUEST AUTHOR Turning your business into a success is only half the battle. Failing to make the most of the value and wealth your business generates, completely undermines the blood, sweat and tears required to extract value from your business. Business owners/managers spend so much time providing value to customers, that they often overlook the […]

May 28, 2016

What the 2016 Federal Budget Tax Changes Mean for your Small Business

By: Campbell King The 2016 federal budget builds on the favourable tax cuts for small businesses in last year’s budget and confirms a number of measures announced in the government’s innovation statement released earlier this year. I’ve outlined these measures below along with some practical advice about how to take advantage of them. It is important to […]

May 24, 2016

Good News for Business Owners

By: Max Newnham There was a lot of good news for small business owners in this year’s federal budget. Increasing the Small Business Entity turnover threshold from $2 million to $10 million will allow more small businesses to access the SBE tax concessions. As a part of making this announcement there was a clear statement that […]

May 20, 2016

How to Stay Sane While Launching your Business

BY: GUEST AUTHOR Too many people jump straight into business with little to no experience and only to get burnt because of lack in preparation and knowledge. Business is a unique skill set that needs to be nurtured and developed over time, with experience. So how do you maintain your level of sanity in starting a […]

May 19, 2016

Tips for Businesses to Prepare for the EOFY

BY: GUEST AUTHOR June 30 always seems to sneak up on us doesn’t it? There’s a lot involved in preparing your business documentation for the end of financial year. If you are a small business, it is highly likely that you need to do everything to manage your business, from administration, marketing to bookkeeping. Business is […]

May 18, 2016

Xero vs Quickbooks Online vs MYOB Essentials

Which cloud based software is the best for my business? As a small business accountant and Virtual CFO, this is one of the most common questions I get from business owners. Not all accounting packages are created equal, but good companies continually seek feedback and upgrade their offerings. Let’s get one thing straight. If you’re […]

May 18, 2016