by Quinns_News | Sep 11, 2013 | Accounting News
The Australian dollar has come under pressure since April this year. First, the Aussie dollar pushed through parity now the Australian dollar is currently trading at .91 US dollars at the time of posting. Falling commodity prices, a higher than expected budget deficit...
by Quinns_News | Sep 4, 2013 | Newsletter Features
If you are considering setting up a trust structure to better protect your assets, it’s worthwhile thinking about what type of structure will best suit you and your assets. Each structure has it’s advantages and disadvantages and if not correctly set up, can have...
by Quinns_News | Sep 4, 2013 | Newsletter Features
Whilst running your own business gives you the freedom to be your own boss and work your own hours, the ATO estimates that many find it difficult to meet their tax and superannuation obligations. The main reasons for this are because they lack time or resources, or...
by Quinns_News | Sep 4, 2013 | Newsletter Features
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on businesses exploiting contractors for financial benefits, with many business owners potentially facing heavy penalties for engaging in ‘sham contracting.’ Sham contracting is when an employer tries to disguise...
by Quinns_News | Sep 4, 2013 | Newsletter Features
Public Relations (PR) is a field of marketing communications which concentrates on developing and maintaining a public image. Smart organisations have initiatives in place to encourage, maintain or restore their image in the public eye. In the past, creating a new PR...