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From the Principal, Michael Quinn Welcome to the September edition of The Quintessential Brief. Once again we have compiled a jam-packed newsletter for you, our valued clients and associates. Continuing with our commitment to provide you with holistic business advice to assist you in your endeavours we feature articles from Clarity Marketing about the little known importance of client testimonials and how you can have an effective marketing campaign on a minimal budget. We also have an article from Phil Tinslay of Salisbury Payne Tinslay Insurance Brokers which highlights the implications of being one of the 50% of businesses that are significantly underinsured. |
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11 things to know about the Small Business and General Business Tax Break The government has now formally introduced a generous investment allowance for both small and larger businesses in Australia. The first and original version of the legislation was introduced some time ago and various amendments were made before it finally received Royal Assent on 22 May 2009. If instigated correctly and in accordance with the legislation it can provide generous tax relief. However, it is also important to be aware of the strict penalties that apply for errors in claiming the allowance, especially if you made purchases before the legislation was formerly passed, as what may have been eligible under the first draft, may not be under the final version.
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Can you or your family benefit from the Education Tax Refund? A new government initiative, the education tax refund, can potentially cut your educational expenses in half. The refund aims to ensure that all students can have adequate access to the resources that they require and that they are not disadvantaged by the cost of some of those resources. Eligible parents who incurred education expenses for primary or secondary school students in their care on or after 1 July 2008 are able to claim a tax refund for a proportion of the incurred expenses.
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Tax Time It’s tax time again and to help make preparing your return easier we have developed The Quinn Group Tax Record Kit. Contact us on 1300 QUINNS or visit www.quinns.com.au/free-services to request a copy. |
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More protection for consumers with new Trade Practices legislation The Commonwealth Government moved to introduce a new national consumer protection law in June this year (2009) when it passed Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009. This new law is modeled on a successful trial that has been operating in Victoria over the last few years and it is due to come into effect around the country on 1 January 2010. |
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So your buying a property - is a Trust right for you? Traditionally, most investment properties were purchased in the name/s of the individual/s that were acquiring them. Over time, as tax laws, business structures and the financial world has evolved, this has given way to the opportunity for properties to be purchased through other entities such as trusts and companies. |
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Your company's database - untapping it's potential
Clarity Marketing The simple truth of effective marketing is identifying and targeting the customers that match your service or product offering, and then communicating directly to them. Peter Cornelius, Managing Director Nielsen Media Research, says “there’s been a quantum shift from mass marketing to one-to-one communication”. People want communication that is personalised and relevant to them. That said, you’re possibly sitting on a valuable untapped opportunity – your database. |
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Clarity Marketing Client testimonials can prove to be a very powerful marketing tool. Testimonials create new clients as they increase potential customer confidence and generate a positive image of your business. Human nature is the key feature of why testimonials attract new clients. People love to discover what one person thinks of another. The positive “gossip” that a client testimonial creates can be used to promote your business and its services
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'Great' businesses can be 'small'
Susan Rochester No matter what size, all successful businesses have certain basic characteristics. While there may be variations in legal structure, every business needs business plans, systems and processes designed for growth, and resources to carry out the plan.
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Are you in the 50% of businesses that are underinsured?
Phil Tinslay Property insurance is essential, especially when there’s a global recession biting. Yet it is surprising how much underinsurance exists among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). |
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Quinn's Bookkeeping Services It is a requirement of every business to maintain a record of all their business’ transactions, in other words, maintain a bookkeeping system. A bookkeeper is often needed to perform this duty. The primary role of a bookkeeper is to identify, measure and record a business’ financial transactions. |
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Christmas in July For our quarterly function this time around we decided that a Christmas in July celebration was in order. We started the party in our city office, playing Christmas tunes, popping crackers and exchanging Kris Kringle gifts. As a gift from “Santa Quinn” everyone received a personalised mug to save us some cup confusion in the office! We continued the party at the Meat & Wine Co in Darling Harbour where we enjoyed a beautiful 3 course meal served with complementing wines and traditional Christmas pudding. The evening was full of Christmas cheer and team bonding. These regular outings have become quite a treat and are always lots of fun. The only problem now is how do we top it next time! |
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