by Quinns_News | Apr 20, 2011 | Consumer News
When completing a legal document or statement, it is important that you carefully elect a suitable individual as a witness to your signature. Deciding on who can be a witness to the signature of a legal document, can be quite complex and not as straightforward as it...
by Quinns_News | Apr 20, 2011 | Small Business News
Every business owner not only wants hard working employees, but also wants them to be happy, motivated and inspired. While it is good practice to motivate staff, often it is very short lived since they haven’t been adequately inspired to reach and go beyond their...
by Quinns_News | Apr 13, 2011 | Accounting News
On 28 February 2011, changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) came into effect. The results of these changes have impacted upon many key roles within the building and construction industry, and therefore it is important for...
by Quinns_News | Apr 13, 2011 | Accounting News
Any loss you incur from a negatively geared overseas property can be applied against your Australian domestic income. Negative gearing refers to borrowing money to invest where the return from the investment is less than the borrowing costs. For example, the rental...
by Quinns_News | Apr 6, 2011 | Accounting News
In the contemporary economic environment, many people and businesses are now facing a range of financial challenges. Outstanding debt is often the main temporary issue, caused by unpredicted circumstances or a short-term business decline, which normally results in...
by Quinns_News | Apr 5, 2011 | Accounting News
Is there a charity or community organisation that strikes a particular chord with you? If so, now is a good time to make a donation since tax time is approaching. Any charitable donation over $2 is tax deductible, so not only do you feel good and help out a needy...
by Quinns_News | Mar 30, 2011 | Accounting News
On 22 March 2011 the Australian Government confirmed that there will be a flood levy for the 2011-12 income year. The levy will assist the affected communities recover from the devastating, recent floods and other natural disasters, and rebuild essential...
by Quinns_News | Mar 30, 2011 | Accounting News
The Critical Skills Investment Fund (the Fund) provides Australian Government co-funding for industry partnerships to undertake projects that provide training and employment opportunities in critical industry sectors. The goal of the Fund is to help increase the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 23, 2011 | Accounting News
Growth happens differently in every business and you should prepare well before entering into a significant growth phase by considering the impacts that growth can have. How and when you want to grow your business should form part of your overall business strategy....
by Quinns_News | Mar 23, 2011 | Consumer News
Binding financial agreements, commonly known as prenups or prenuptial agreements, are legal documents that outline exactly how assets and liabilities will be divided between your partner and yourself should the relationship break down. While the subject is not one of...
