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Considering a Franchise?

Franchising as a concept is not a business itself, but a methodology of doing business. It can be defined by the relationship between the franchisor, who is the owner of the business and intellectual property, and the franchisee who buys the rights to market and...

Your 2011 Income Tax Return rates and changes

It’s time to start planning. Generally speaking, anyone who earns over the tax free threshold during the course of a financial year, 1 July – 30 June, is required to submit an individual tax return to the Australian Tax Office. You, as an individual, must pay...

Calculating Workers Compensation Insurance

Workers compensation provides protection to workers and their employers in the event of a work related injury or disease. Through the workers compensation system, injured workers may have an entitlement to weekly payments, lump sums for permanent impairment, payment...

Is Alternative Dispute Resolution right for you?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is usually an umbrella term for processes, other than judicial determination, in which an impartial person (an ADR practitioner) assists those in a dispute to resolve the issues between them. The main types of ADR are mediation,...

Tax Office Getting Tough

A large number of businesses in the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market segment are reporting revenue losses following the global economic downturn. Due to this, the ATO has stepped up their engagement and compliance focussed losses programs and campaigns. To...

Urgent things to consider before 30 June

With the end of the financial year only a week away, there are a range of taxation issues that businesses have to consider. It is important that you are aware of these issues and get everything in order before 30 June 2011. ATO Debts You need to address any ATO tax...

5 Smart Investment Options

Everyone wants to have a secure financial future, whether it is for your retirement, a back up plan or simply to get to that next stage in life. Regardless of why you are saving and investing your money, it is a good feeling to know you have funds should you ever...

Integrating Social Media

Social media comprises a variety of mediums for social interaction that can help small businesses to create, build and maintain relationships with potential or existing customers and industry experts. It can be an extremely effective way of engaging your market and...