by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Accounting News
As a small business owner, tackling the day to day running of your business, it is important to remember that your next quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS) is only around the corner. Lodging your BAS on time not only fulfils one of your obligations to the ATO,...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Tax Advice and Updates
The law in regards to motor vehicle usage for work can be quite complex. Under certain circumstances you can claim a deduction for expenses that you incur in using your car for work. Regardless of what you may hear from friends and family, it is important to know you...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Legal News
Understanding Intellectual Property In broad terms Intellectual Property concerns the “property of the mind”. In today’s world of freely available information from multiple sources it is imperative that information or ideas, which have been created by your mind, are...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Legal News
If you find yourself in a situation where you are required to attend court, it is recommended that you prepare by speaking with someone to get support, as well as seek information about the court system and the court process. Here are some basics things you need to...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Accounting News
A Special Disability Trust is established by parents, immediate family members and carers to plan for the future care and accommodation needs of a person with a severe disability. The benefits of a Special Disability Trust are: •that a gifting concession of up to...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Newsletter Features
Christmas is a great time to show appreciation to your staff for all of their hard work and efforts over the past year. Below are a few great ideas for rewarding your staff. Activities & Events • Organise a comedian to perform in-house. • Take staff for a big...
by Quinns_News | Dec 5, 2012 | Newsletter Features
Pinterest has emerged as one of the fastest growing social networking sites on the internet. Its simple functionality of organising and sharing images has contributed to its popularity and wide usage. Pinterest allows you to “pin” images and pictures to virtual...
by Quinns_News | Nov 28, 2012 | Small Business News
Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUAs) now make it easier to access finance for environmental improvements to existing commercial, industrial, strata scheme and large multi-unit residential buildings in NSW. Under this agreement, a finance provider lends funds to a...
by Quinns_News | Nov 28, 2012 | Legal News
Has a family member or friend asked you to be a ‘co-borrower’ or guarantee a loan for them? Being a guarantor means that you are legally bound to pay back the borrower’s loan if they can not or will not. Before you say yes, think carefully – you could lose not...
by Quinns_News | Nov 21, 2012 | Accounting News
A salary sacrifice arrangement is also commonly referred to as salary packaging or total remuneration packaging. It is an arrangement between you and your employer, whereby you agree to forgo part of your future entitlement to salary or wages in return for your...