GST Clauses in Real Estate Contracts

Look Carefully for GST Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced on 1 July 2000. How does GST work? Broadly, GST is 10% tax that you must pay on goods and services and other items that you have sold or consumed in Australia. GST registered businesses will usually...

Common strata issues

Living in a strata unit means you share common property with others, and as a result, strata management issues can arise. Some activities are more restricted in a strata scheme, such as parking and renovating. If you’re considering buying or moving into a strata...

Productivity Apps for Small Business Owners

In the business world, we are constantly looking for courses, workshops and tools to make us more productive. With the invention of the smartphone, comes hundreds and hundreds of apps – many created for the sole purpose of making the busy professional and business...

Avoid the Most Common GST Mistakes

Despite its best efforts to educate the general public, the ATO continues to receive business activity statements (BAS) containing many GST related errors. Find out more about the most common GST mistakes and how you can avoid them. The majority of errors relate to...

Last Minute Christmas Budgeting Tips

Christmas is a wonderful time of year; a time for giving and sharing gifts with family and friends.  For many of us, Christmas is also a time where we tend to overspend and spend a lot of money. Find out how you can avoid blowing the holiday budget with these handy,...