by Quinns_News | Mar 17, 2010 | Financial Planning News
Many investors try to ‘time’ their investment in the market. That is, their objective is to invest in the property market or the share market when they believe that the market has hit its lowest point in the investment cycle. Having assisted with the preparation of...
by Quinns_News | Mar 15, 2010 | Small Business News
Recently the Australian Government launched the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family Grants Program. This grant is designed to help Australian small businesses implement practices that support employees balancing work and family commitments. It is hoped that this will...
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Newsletter Features
A recognised early effect of improved economic conditions is a significant increase in the mobility of employees. Usually, highly skilled employees who are confident in their employability will jump first. This has implications for employers in two main areas,...
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Newsletter Features
When meeting a client for the first time it is critical you make the right impression. How well you do during this first meeting reflects how well prepared you are, how professional you are and how much you value your meeting. In the first 5 minutes it is critical you...
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Newsletter Features
In the previous issue we explored Google’s popular Pay Per Click (PPC) Advertising Tool Adwords. In brief Adwords allows advertisers to secure a high listing on Google and charges them each time someone clicks on their listing. As an alternative to a PPC campaign,...
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Legal News
Within Australia, there are many courts and tribunals that exist for different types of cases and it can sometimes be confusing as to how and in which court you need to be represented. Not all lawyers can represent clients in the more specific and dedicated courts....
by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2010 | Newsletter Features
There are many complex trust structures available and it can be hard to decide which one is right for your needs. Below is an outline of the most common trust structures, which may help you to determine which one is right for your situation. Fixed trust Under a fixed...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2010 | Accounting News
When you hear the term “offshore income”, many of us may cast our minds to some sort of illicit funds held in an overseas bank. However, this is not what we mean when we say ‘the time is right to declare your offshore income’. You may have unreported offshore income...
by Quinns_News | Mar 8, 2010 | Small Business News
All companies that have employees must withhold income tax when they pay their employees, this is known as PAYG. That withheld tax becomes an automatic debt that is owed to the ATO by the company and if the company fails to pass it on before the due date the directors...
by Quinns_News | Feb 26, 2010 | Legal News
The Fair Work Act 2009 sets out 10 minimum conditions of employment. These National Employment Standards (NES) were effective as of 1 January 2010 and will replace the existing Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard. Together with modern awards, the NES will...
