by Quinns_News | Apr 14, 2010 | Consumer News
A Power of Attorney is a legal document which involves an individual appointing another person (known as an attorney), to act on their behalf. The appointed attorney is usually a solicitor and generally has the authority to sign documents for the appointee. Depending...
by Quinns_News | Apr 12, 2010 | Small Business News
All GST registered business owners must lodge a Business Activity Statement (BAS) for each period, whether it be monthly or quarterly. Even if your business has not traded, that is, received income or incurred expenses, it is still vital that you complete the form...
by Quinns_News | Apr 7, 2010 | Accounting News
Anyone considering starting a business, or who already owns a business, is advised to write a business plan. There is no specific time to write one. A business plan can be written at the beginning, during, or at the exiting stage of your business’ life cycle. A...
by Quinns_News | Mar 31, 2010 | Accounting News
Tax debt is the amount of tax incurred during the previous financial year to which you owe to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Debt to the tax office can become increasingly difficult to manage when the ATO enforces its penalties for late payment, thus creating even...
by Quinns_News | Mar 29, 2010 | Accounting News
Novated leases can provide benefits to both the employer and employee. A novated lease is a three way agreement which involves a vehicle being leased to an employee from a lease company, however you as an employer take on the employee’s obligations under the contract....
by Quinns_News | Mar 24, 2010 | Financial Planning News
Since the global financial crisis many investors have turned their interests from risky share market investments to instead preserving their capital. This preservation is of particular importance to savers approaching retirement and current retirees, due to the fact...
by Quinns_News | Mar 22, 2010 | Tax Advice and Updates
With the end of the financial year approaching at an amazingly fast rate, now is a prime time to start preparing your tax plan. Tax planning involves examining your business’ recent and updated financial records, BAS and your expected income for the coming quarter....
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,...
