by Quinns_News | Jun 1, 2011 | Small Business News
Studies have shown that a cluttered office commonly reduces levels of productivity and your perceived level of professionalism; while it is said that clearing your office can help to clear your mind and focus on the tasks at hand. Chaotic work spaces can be...
by Quinns_News | May 25, 2011 | Legal News
Do you know your Casual Employee Rights? These days the lines between casual and permanent workers are becoming increasingly blurred. As a business owner you can not assume that your workers are deemed and treated as casuals, even if you have a written agreement in...
by Quinns_News | May 25, 2011 | Consumer News
The national consumer guarantee laws protect your rights when you buy goods and services – including your rights to repairs, replacements and refunds. It is important to know that you have rights under these consumer guarantees even if you do not have a warranty or...
by Quinns_News | May 18, 2011 | Accounting News
Receive your Timely Payment Every business faces the challenge of collecting payment from non-paying clients and customers. This can have the potential to ruin your business, since you can’t always pay your own bills when you are waiting on money that never seems to...
by Quinns_News | May 18, 2011 | Accounting News
In certain roles and industries, as defined by your employer, you may be required to travel in order to carry out particular tasks. In such circumstances, it is likely that you will be provided a travel allowance in addition to your regular wage or salary package. A...
by Quinns_News | May 11, 2011 | Accounting News
This is a short summary of the Budget for the 2011-12 financial year. Despite the impact of natural disasters at home and abroad, Australia’s economic prospects remain strong. While these disasters impacted growth in 2010‑11, the economy is still expected to...
by Quinns_News | May 4, 2011 | Accounting News
Perhaps one of the most significant considerations when it comes to investment properties is Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whilst this is something that only comes into effect on disposal of the asset, it is important to be aware of how it works and the potential effects...
by Quinns_News | May 4, 2011 | Accounting News
With everyone moving on from the GFC, we thought it a good time to give you some tips to whip your business back into shape. While the downfall of many businesses is impacted upon by financial issues, many problems can be traced back to poor management decisions. As...
by Quinns_News | Apr 27, 2011 | Accounting News
During the year ending 31 March 2011, if your business provided any fringe benefits you will need to lodge a Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Return before 21 May 2011. A fringe benefit refers to a type of ‘payment’, that is received in addition to and is different from,...
by Quinns_News | Apr 27, 2011 | Consumer News
There have been a lot of changes to employment law over the last few years and it has come to our attention that many people are not aware of all of their leave entitlements. It is important that you know exactly what you are entitled to within your workplace and that...
