by Quinns_News | Mar 21, 2012 | Accounting News
It is compulsory for every business to keep records of its business transactions. In order to do this a bookkeeper is needed to assist in recording the financial transactions of the business. This process involves the use of a computerised accounting system or it can...
by Quinns_News | Mar 14, 2012 | Consumer News
Need to Know A Will is one of the most important documents that you will sign in your lifetime. Creating a valid Will is not as simple as most people think, and as a result we advise that it is not wise to utilise the ‘home-made’ or ‘newsagents’ Will. This document...
by Quinns_News | Mar 14, 2012 | Accounting News
A log book is a written record of your business use of a motor vehicle over a period of time. Log books must be recorded in English and must be made at the end of the journey or as soon as possible afterwards. Log books must be kept for 12 consecutive weeks in the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2012 | Tax Advice and Updates
If you are an employer and have provided Fringe Benefits to employees over the course of the Fringe Benefits Tax year, from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012, you will be liable for FBT on those benefits. Eligible Fringe Benefits include: Allowing an employee to use a...
by Quinns_News | Mar 7, 2012 | Accounting News
Purchasing an investment property is something that many Australians look to when trying to secure a second stream of income. An investment property, such as a holiday house, seems like an ideal escape during the holiday season and allows you to earn extra income by...
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,...
