Newsletter Features
Prevent a Cash Flow Crisis
Cash flow is basically the money that comes in and out of the business in the form of income and expenses. Using cash flow management and forecasting, you can help steady cash flow activity, allowing you to meet your commitments as they fall due and begin planning for spending money in the future on items such as property, plant, and equipment; you will then be able to see when money will be required for investing.
Selling or Buying a Property?
If you’re thinking about selling or buying a property in the near future, you’ll probably require the services of a conveyancer. Conveyancing work is highly technical and specialised, and in the excitement of buying or selling a property it is quite easy to overlook the importance of having a conveyancer. Not only will a conveyancer look after all of the documentation and settlement processes, but they can also handle any unexpected issues that often arise when dealing with property.
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
Workplace bullying is a widespread issue and can have various effects on an employee’s physical and mental wellbeing. It should never be tolerated under any circumstances. In Australia, working in a safe and protected workplace free from bullying and harassment is a basic right for all employees. Under current state Occupational Health and Safety laws, your employer has an obligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees and this extends to bullying.
The Legal Side of Employee Termination
It is lawful for an employer to dismiss an employee if it is a genuine redundancy or if the dismissal would not be considered harsh, unjust or unreasonable or if the dismissal is consistent with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
Reforms to Car Fringe Benefit Rules
There have been changes to the fringe benefit treatment of cars to remove the unintended incentive for people to drive their vehicle further than necessary in order to obtain a larger tax concession.
Superannuation Changes in the Federal Budget
The 2011 Federal Budget made important changes to superannuation measures that can potentially impact upon the way you manage your employee’s superannuation contributions, as well as your own. You should be aware of these so that you can assist your employees in making decisions related to superannuation.
Website Mistakes to Avoid
With the dynamic landscape of the Internet always evolving, what was once considered the best practice for a website might not be the case now. Listed below are 10 common mistakes to avoid on your website.
Brand Loyalty
What is Brand Loyalty?
The loyalty, devotion or otherwise preference a customer has for a brand over others. When consumers become committed and emotionally connected to your brand and make repeat purchases over time, it is a result of loyalty.
Integrating Social Media
Social media comprises a variety of mediums for social interaction that can help small businesses to create, build and maintain relationships with potential or existing customers and industry experts. It can be an extremely effective way of engaging your market and allows you to leverage your business.
Amongst the social media offerings available to small businesses, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn are the most commonly used websites available.
Giving your Customers More
There has been a lot of talk in the business world today about the importance of goodwill. Goodwill is an intangible asset defined as a kind feeling of approval and support. It adds value to the company based on admiration and is of great importance to businesses. This can add to the appeal of the product or service on offer and can even protect your business’ good name against unforeseen incidents. Some of the aspects of managing goodwill include the following:
