Pre-retirees: Catch-up concessional super contributions to be allowed

By: Denys Smerchanskyi Announced in the latest federal budget, individuals will soon be allowed (from July 1, 2017) to make additional concessional contributions where they have not reached their concessional contributions cap in previous years. However access to the unused cap amounts will be limited to individuals with a super balance of less than $500,000. Amounts […]

May 9, 2016

5 ways your workplace impacts the success of your business

By: DYNAMIC BUSINESS The physical workplace plays a significant role in the success of your business. Your office space is not just a fixed place where you do business; instead it should be used as a business tool to keep your staff more productive, engaged, and striving towards accomplishment. There are five key points that every […]

May 7, 2016

5 reasons why PR is critical for the success of your Startup

BY: SHARON WILLIAMS When I came to Australia from the UK, via Hong Kong, and started my ‘’start-up’’ business, I didn’t know anyone and almost no one knew me. My previous experience, reputation network and endorsements carried little weight down under. 5 reasons and more! I guess my background in PR helped, but it is Public […]

May 6, 2016

Act quickly for a pre-retirement tax bonus

By: ANTHONY KEANE AUSTRALIANS aged over 56 are likely to have just one month left to grab one of the biggest tax breaks available to pre-retirees. The generous transition to retirement rules, which can deliver tax savings worth tens of thousands of dollars, are expected to be scrapped in May’s Federal Budget. Financial strategist Theo Marinis […]

April 30, 2016

When a small business is not a small business

BY: DYNAMIC BUSINESS The definition of a small business has been further clarified in legal terms in a decision by Fair Work Australia that could have ramifications for small business owners across the country. The South African owners of a Perth-based garden statue business, Gardens of Italy, were taken to the Fair Work Commission over the […]

April 29, 2016

Innovation and export: how SMEs can get ahead overseas

BY: ANDREW WATSON Australia’s small business exporters have three things in common: they are optimistic, they are confident and most importantly, they are innovative. When this translates to the international market through exporting, these traits are even more important to success. As small and medium enterprises (SME) move into the global marketplace, they have the opportunity […]

April 28, 2016

5 ways to boost innovation in a small business

BY: RICK DELGADO Many small businesses say they want to foster innovative solutions within their organizations, but actually doing it is another matter entirely. The unfortunate reality is that many smaller companies work with limited resources and tight budgets, turning innovation into more of an afterthought than a priority. However, to truly succeed, thrive, and grow, […]

April 27, 2016

Tax transactions in technology’s fast lane

By: Tom Ravlic The move from lodging on paper to the technology-driven Australian Business Register program is saving an estimated $1.2 billion for the 2015-16 financial year, according to a recent study by accounting firm Deloitte. Commissioned by the ATO, the research study notes that the savings in the five years leading up to the 2017-18 […]

April 26, 2016

Top 10 Requirements Of Small Businesses In Australia

By: Dynamic Business Are you all set to convert your dreams into reality? Establishing your own business and becoming your own boss can be really overwhelming, but it also requires loads of discipline and dedication. Here are a few tips for getting you started in the proper direction: Developing an elaborate plan Creating an elaborate […]

April 25, 2016