by Quinns_News | Nov 10, 2008 | Small Business News
At a glance, it seems that our community is working harder and longer than ever. As the national economy is slowing and unemployment is predicted to rise accordingly, it seems only natural that workers put their noses to the grindstone in an attempt to move up the...
by Quinns_News | Nov 3, 2008 | Small Business News
In the current harsh economic climate the one thing on everyone’s mind, both business owners and individuals, is money. Cash flow, debt repayments and investment losses to name just a few, along with “how we are going to dig ourselves out of this financial rut that we...
by Quinns_News | Oct 27, 2008 | Small Business News
Not every business has to report GST monthly or quarterly. Eligible clients are able to lodge their GST report once a year. For your information, the key points are as follows. Who can report GST annually? You can elect to report GST annually if: you are not required...
by Quinns_News | Oct 20, 2008 | Consumer News
With recent events across the globe emphasising the volatility of the international financial market it is perhaps some timely advice that consumers make a move to not just focus on the immediate effects of the current downturn. It is important that, in times such as...
by Quinns_News | Oct 13, 2008 | Consumer News
Following through with the yet another scheme that was announced in the 2008-09 Federal Budget, the Rudd Government has recently introduced to Parliament legislation that will see the enactment of the Education Tax Refund. As set out in the budget, the Education Tax...
by Quinns_News | Oct 8, 2008 | Small Business News
With the apparent skilled labour shortage in the Australian workforce at the moment more small business owners are becoming aware of the benefits of taking on an apprentice. Taking one or perhaps a number of apprentices into a business is mutually beneficial for all...
by Quinns_News | Sep 29, 2008 | Consumer News
In light of the current economic crisis in the US and particularly the downfall of renowned financial institution, Lehman Brothers, it is understandable that depositors are somewhat concerned about the safety of their money. There is a common misconception that some...
by Quinns_News | Sep 22, 2008 | Small Business News
As global warming and environmental awareness continues to be a much discussed topic, it is possible that we have become completely desensitized to this pressing issue and have simply written it off as ‘too hard’ or ‘not something that we can do anything about’. On...
by Quinns_News | Sep 15, 2008 | Consumer News
The Labor Government has recently passed legislation which will see the introduction of First Home Saver Accounts, as promised by Prime Minister Rudd in his election campaign. By providing a combination of lower taxes and Government contribution, the new accounts are...
by Quinns_News | Sep 8, 2008 | Small Business News
According to independent research conducted by an external exit interview organisation, the real reason that one in five employees resign is because of their manager. Perhaps one of the main benefits of having an external organisation interview outgoing staff is that...
