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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. We also welcome again Susan Rochester of Balance at Work who’s contribution this quarter outlines the basic materials and resources that are integral to the success of every business, although we do not always stop to consider them. As well as our featured writers it is our pleasure to provide you with our regular updates on the latest developments in the legal and accounting arenas. A special thank you (and belated welcome) to our newest solicitor, Roy Bendall, for his article about the recent changes to consumer protection law. The article discusses how the changes will affect standard form contracts that we are presented with and utilise as both consumers and business owners. In other legal news we briefly look at the major differences to be aware of when purchasing a property as an individual when compared to a trust structure. This year, in combination with the Rudd Government’s Federal Budget and Economic Stimulus initiatives, has seen significant changes to taxation legislation. In accounting news this edition we look at both the Small Business and General Business Tax Break and the Education Tax Refund and how you as a taxpayer or business owner can maximise your benefits (and returns) from these initiatives. In other Quinns news we are proud to announce the recent launch of our new and improved website. Visit www.quinns.com.au to see the extensive range of services and resources that are available to you. Amongst all the
hard work we took some time out to celebrate Christmas in July!
You can see pictures of the fun and festivities on page 4. Also
on page 4 this month we feature Simon, Barry and We hope that you find this new, extended version of The Quintessential Brief beneficial. If there are any legal, tax or accounting issues that you would like us to address in future editions, please contact us on 1300 QUINNS or visit our website www.quinns.com.au and submit an online enquiry. You can also register online to receive the latest legal, accounting and financial news update each Monday morning via our Weekly Client Alert. Regards Michael
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