by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Consumer News
The new National Consumer Credit Protection Legislation 2009 took effect on 1 April 2010. Under the new laws, if you currently engage in credit activities under State or Territory Legislation, and you want to continue to engage in credit activities from 1 July 2010,...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Accounting News
Tax offsets (sometimes also referred to as rebates) directly reduce the amount of tax you must pay. Unlike deductions, your tax already owing is reduced by the total amount of your tax offset, instead of reducing your taxable income. Tax offsets can only reduce the...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Legal News
“Passing off” is a law tort which protects unregistered trademarks. The basic idea of passing off is that a trader cannot represent his or her product the same as another person’s product. This prevents a misrepresentation that can cause a lot of damage to a business’...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Newsletter Features
More often than not, otherwise savvy small business owners either have no idea who will buy from them, or they simply assume that ‘everyone’ will. Assumptions like this can lead to wrong decisions, wrong pricing, wrong marketing strategy – and potential...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Accounting News
With the end of the financial year just a few weeks away, there is no time to wast in preparing your tax plan. Tax planning involves examining your business’ recent and updated financial records, BAS and your expected income for the coming quarter. Once this has been...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Newsletter Features
It’s no secret that networking and referrals are two of the top ways to grow your business with very minimal cost to you. So, what can you do to build your networks and referrals? Simple: Ask for Referrals Most people are willing to help, but they need to be prompted;...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Small Business News
Applying for their dream job, or any job, can bring out the worst in some people. Studies consistently show that at least a third of all candidates are prone to ’embellish’ their suitability for the job they want. The three most common ‘lies’ you may...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Accounting News
Quinns is able to offer businesses and associations the opportunity to host a business seminar for the benefit of their members and associates. Our seminars are provided at no cost to you and are hosted by our Principal, Michael Quinn, who is both a Chartered...
by Quinns_News | Jun 9, 2010 | Newsletter Features
As a small business owner it is a fair assumption that you spend a large proportion of your life working hard towards building profitable and successful business. This is no mean feat and certainly not something to be taken lightly. With all of your efforts devoted to...
by Quinns_News | Jun 7, 2010 | Legal News
Do you have a Will? When a person dies without leaving a Will things can become quite problematic. Dependants (widows, children etc) can be left waiting for extended periods of time, as the estates cannot be wrapped up quickly. As such, the State or Territory Public...
