by Quinns_News | Mar 16, 2011 | Consumer News
A Power of Attorney is a legal document whereby one person (the appointee) authorises another (the attorney) to act on his or her behalf, generally in relation to financial and property decisions. It is important to be aware that the Power of Attorney cannot be used...
by Quinns_News | Mar 16, 2011 | Legal News
The new National Product Safety Laws came into effect at the beginning of this year with the new Australian Consumer Law, and allows for permanent bans and standards made by the Commonwealth to have effect in all States and Territories. If you are a supplier or...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Consumer News
On 1 January 2011 the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) commenced. It aims to benefit consumers by giving them the same rights and protections wherever they are in Australia. Basically the ACL has simplified the old laws and made them easier to understand and to enforce....
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Legal News
Intellectual property (IP) represents the property of your mind or intellect. It can be an invention, trade mark, logo, original design or the practical application of a good idea. In business terms, this means your proprietary knowledge – a key component of...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Accounting News
The Benefit A fringe benefit is any benefit you provide to an employee, or to the associate of an employee (such as their spouse or children) in addition to their salary or wages. Some of these items could include. • Allowing an employee to use a work car for...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Accounting News
Your money is constantly moving from one place to the next in a cycle of income, expenditures and investments. Your personal cash flow is described as being the difference between the amount of money you make compared to the amount of money you are spending. Research...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Accounting News
Whether expressed explicitly or not, most small business owners and managers have goals for the business they would like to achieve. It’s important to clearly state the goals that you have so that you possess a precise view of the short-term and long-term aims of the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Accounting News
If you are preparing to transition ownership of your business, or just beginning to consider your options for stepping away from the business, it is important to be prepared and have accurate expectations about the sale price. There are a range of factors that have an...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Newsletter Features
The use of colour in marketing is a powerful psychological tool which sends a specific message to your audience. While visual appeal is important, it is a good idea to consider how colour can represent and enhance the appearance of your product and influence the...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2011 | Newsletter Features
An online presence is now a necessity for a business and it provides a great opportunity for small business to communicate with customers. Some of the benefits that online marketing provides include direct customer engagement, instant feedback and decreased costs....
