September 2018

Franchisee Gets Massive Fine for Poor Record-Keeping

A former Caltex franchisee and its Director were both fined for poor record-keeping and inadequate pay slips. The franchisee was fined $80,190 and the Director was fined an additional $16,038 by Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman ...
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Thinking of Starting a Business? Finance Before Fun...

Starting a business can be exhilarating but also exhausting. The start-up phase has a number of moving parts and you need to work your way through various rules and regulations. Let's look at the importance of having a cash flow budget and a business plan.
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What's on the ATO Hitlist This Year? 

The ATO has indicated they are casting a wider net when it comes to claims for home office expenses, work-related expenses and ride-sharing income. Find out what's under the microscope this financial year.
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Death and Taxes

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, recently passed intestate (no Will) leaving a purported $US80 million estate with no clear direction and many claims already lodged. This highlights the importance of having a Will and in this blog we look at the administrative process in regards to tax when you're left to deal with a loved one's estate.
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Law Changes Impacting Business Owners

As a business owner and employer there are a number of legislative changes that came into effect on July 1, 2018 which you need to be aware of including Single Touch Payroll, the continuation of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Amnesty, increased Minimum Wage Rates as well as changes to Penalty Rates and the Unfair Dismissal Threshold.
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Beware Just Claiming 'Standard Deductions' this Financial Year

The Tax Office warns individuals and business owners not to claim 'stock standard' deductions on their tax returns this tax time. Taxpayers mistakenly claim expenses not directly related to their work.
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Expand Your Customer Base With Facebook Advertising

Facebook  remains every marketer's dream, with access to around 15 million users Australia-wide, advertising on Facebook can provide an opportunity to expand your customer base without costing an arm and a leg.
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