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From the Principal, Michael Quinn
Welcome to the September edition of our new-look, online version
of The Quintessential Brief. Apart from a fresh new design, the
format makes it simpler for you access all of our up to date
stories and information.
By
following the links throughout the page you can easily view each
article in its entirety and move between the featured articles
and other news.
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5 Reasons Why it is Important to Keep Good
Business Records
The main reason that it is important to keep good business
records
is that it is a legal requirement. The law states that in
general,
business records are required to be kept
for five years after they
are prepared, obtained or the transactions are completed
whichever
event occurs later. Companies, and businesses with employees,
are
required to keep their records for 7 years.
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Before You Invest In Property
There are a number of factors to be considered
when looking to invest in the purchase of a property. The
following should be carefully considered before making any
purchase, regardless of whether it is your first or 21st
property.
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The New Government's Industrial Relations
Legislation
Earlier this year, The Workplace Relations Bill
passed through the Australian Parliament. This Bill marks the
initial stage of the Labor Government’s reform to the existing
Industrial Relations legislation. The Bill will effect changes
in most Australian workplaces. Whilst for some this will be a
positive turning point, for others it will be seen as a
detriment.
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Shareholder Agreements - protecting your
investments
A Shareholder Agreement is a contract that is
held between some or all of the shareholders of a company. This
agreement is in addition to the company’s constitution and its
purpose is to standardise and administer the rights of
shareholders as well as to give them some control over the
management and operational aspects of the company.
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An admission, a
proposal and an excursion!
Whilst we have been extremely busy dealing with
the usual flurry of legal and accounting matters this quarter,
we have managed to find a little time to mark some personal
milestones and enjoy a bit of fun.
John Elisher was admitted to the Supreme Court
of NSW as a lawyer on Friday 15 August. He was accompanied at
the ceremony by his very proud mother (pictured right) and Quinn
Lawyer’s Senior Solicitor, Andrew Goddard. Congratulations John!
Congratulations also to Quinn Consultants
Accountant, Steven Sun, who recently proposed to his beautiful
partner Catherine, a highly qualified accountant herself. She
has, of course, accepted his proposal and we wish them both all
the best as they prepare to spend their lives together.
Amongst the hard work and celebrations we took
some time out as a team and attended a fun-filled afternoon at
Artescape. We had a fantastic time getting in touch with our
“creative side” and it was a great way to spend time getting to
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27 September |
NSW School Holidays Begin |
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5 October |
Daylight Saving Begins
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6 October |
Labour Day |
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12 October |
NSW School Holidays End |
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21 October |
Annual PAYG Instalment Notice and Final Payment due |
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28 October
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Quarter 1 (July - September 2008)
• Business Activity Statement due
• GST Instalment due
• PAYG Instalment due
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions to be made |
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31 October
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Tax Return Lodgment Date for
Individual Self-Preparers |
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4 November |
Melbourne Cup Day |
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Southern Cross Masonry
Contractors (Aust) Pty Ltd
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Name of your business?
Southern Cross Masonry Contractors
(Aust) Pty Ltd |
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What does your business do?
Brick / Block Laying |
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How long have you been operating?
Over 20 years |
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What distinguishes your business from your competitors
We offer an excellent service with
skilled tradesmen, as well as an extensive knowledge of
the trade. |
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When I started this business I wished I’d known…
The amount of preparing and planning
that is required for each job. |
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Best business advice anyone has given you?
Be aware of your competitors, but
never loose focus of your own business. |
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What do you think the key to your success has been to
date?
We have a positive attitude towards
all aspects of our work and the drive and passion to
succeed. |
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