by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2012 | Legal News
In the first quarter of the year, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) launched thousands of audits into retail businesses, and found that over a quarter of them were in breach of workplace regulations and laws. Although many of the businesses were doing so unaware of the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2012 | Consumer News
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) commenced on 1 January 2011 as a law of the Commonwealth and of each State and Territory. It applies in the same way to all Australian consumers and businesses. The ACL benefited Australians by reducing business compliance burdens and...
by Quinns_News | Mar 6, 2012 | Small Business News
Customer service is the series of activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction. A consumer is more inclined to relay a bad experience with customer service than a good experience. Customer satisfaction is vital to the success and survival of a...
by Quinns_News | Mar 6, 2012 | Small Business News
Copywriting is the use of words and ideas to promote a person, business, opinion or idea. The key to writing a good article lies with being knowledgeable about the topic, knowing who your target audience is and knowing how to write. Listed below are the ten key tips...
by Quinns_News | Mar 6, 2012 | Small Business News
According to recent surveys, sales optimism is at its highest level in eight years. Consumers are expected to spend more in the March quarter compared to the same period last year. Many small businesses are taking initiative and increasing their advertising efforts,...
by Quinns_News | Mar 6, 2012 | Small Business News
When you are looking to go into a business partnership it is not enough to simply consider whether you get along. A great personal relationship does not necessarily make for a good professional one. Being prepared for the ups and downs of a business partnership,...
by Quinns_News | Mar 6, 2012 | Tax Advice and Updates
The prospect of undergoing an audit, whether an industry requirement or enforced by a government agency, can be a worrying thing. The team at The Quinn Group are able to assist you through the process of the audit, and answer any of your auditing related questions....
by Quinns_News | Feb 29, 2012 | Small Business News
As a result of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) many investors are considering purchasing an investment property of their business premises, thus utilising the funds in their superannuation, as well as the tax benefits associated with superannuation. If you would...
by Quinns_News | Feb 29, 2012 | Tax Advice and Updates
Payroll tax is imposed by the Office of State Revenue (OSR) on an employer’s liable NSW wages minus any threshold entitlement. As the majority of entities employ staff, payroll is usually one of their largest expenses. It can be of either a weekly, fortnightly,...
by Quinns_News | Feb 29, 2012 | Small Business News
But you only have until April to claim it. How to Claim your Money If you developed any new or improved products during the 2010-11 financial year you may qualify for the federal government’s Research & Development (R&D) Tax Incentive scheme. The benefits of...
