by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Legal News
Under Section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (OHS), all employers have a duty of care to their employees. The most effective way of meeting this duty of care is to integrate health and safety concerns into your planning and implementation strategies....
by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Consumer News
In the September quarter of the year alone, Australia saw 5,677 new bankruptcies. Bankruptcy occurs when an individual does not have enough money or assets to pay their debts, and is entered into by a formal process. Only individuals can be declared bankrupt – when a...
by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Legal News
Franchising has become one of the most progressive and dynamic business sectors in Australia. With estimated revenue of $128 billion in 2010, franchising has become a significant part of the Australian business scene and a valuable contributor to our economy. If you...
by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Accounting News
Christmas is slowly creeping up on us and most of the annual party preparations are underway. As business owners start making decisions about events for clients and employees, an important issue to consider is the possible fringe benefits tax that may be applicable...
by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Accounting News
A trust is an entity where a person (trustee) holds and governs property or other assets guided by the terms of a trust deed for the gain of another person or persons – the beneficiaries of the trust. A trust is not a separate legal entity like a company. All...
by Quinns_News | Dec 7, 2011 | Small Business News
Pricing services is more difficult than pricing products because while you can often pinpoint the exact cost of making a physical product, it’s much more subjective to calculate the worth of a service that incorporates advice, expertise or time. However, you are able...
by Quinns_News | Nov 30, 2011 | Accounting News
Insolvency is defined by the Corporations Act as an inability to pay debts, as they fall due, out of the debtor’s company resources and refers specifically to businesses and companies. Usually used to refer to a business, insolvency refers to the inability of a...
by Quinns_News | Nov 30, 2011 | Accounting News
An audit is a review of the annual accounts and is usually carried out by an independent person or party, or a firm of accountants who are also accredited auditors. It is used to identify whether your business complies with accounting standards and relevant laws,...
by Quinns_News | Nov 23, 2011 | Legal News
Many businesses are required to pay Payroll Tax to the Office of State Revenue (OSR). Payroll Tax is a state-based tax imposed on wages that are paid or payable in the relevant state, and is generally applied to the annual payroll of employers/grouping of linked...
by Quinns_News | Nov 23, 2011 | Accounting News
Tax debt is the amount of tax incurred during previous financial years that you still owe to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Debt to the tax office can become increasingly difficult to manage when the ATO enforces its penalties for late payment, thus creating even...
