by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2016 | Legal News
Unfair dismissal applications have continued to rise in recent years, keeping the Fair Work Commission (FWC) very busy. Last year there were nearly 14,800 unfair dismissal applications lodged. This staggering number suggests that many employers are still struggling...
by Quinns_News | Mar 9, 2016 | Consumer News
Are you thinking about who to appoint as an executor under your will? It is common for many to appoint a family member as their executor under their will. However, another option which is often overlooked is to appoint a third party as an executor. Third parties that...
by Quinns_News | Mar 2, 2016 | Accounting News
Franchising can be a very effective way of expanding and growing your business quickly. For a well-run business, with systems and processes in place, franchising can provide benefits and satisfaction to both parties. When is your business ready to franchise? • You...
by Quinns_News | Mar 2, 2016 | Financial Planning News
What to do when when the Share Market is Volatile: 1. Review your goals. Why did you make this investment? What was the overriding objective? For example, are you a 40 year old investing for your retirement or saving for a deposit for your home. If you are saving for...
by Quinns_News | Feb 24, 2016 | Legal News
Many individuals put it all on the line in an attempt to set up a successful small business. For many businesses owners the value of their business is their only major financial asset other than their family home. Although the majority would have insurance to protect...
by Quinns_News | Feb 24, 2016 | Accounting News
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has begun to monitor tax deduction claims made for holiday rental properties much more closely, with the purpose of preventing excessive rental deduction claims. They have advised that they have sent letters to taxpayers in about 500...
by Quinns_News | Feb 17, 2016 | Small Business News
All employers owe a duty of care to their workers to not expose them to risks that may affect their health and safety. This duty has been incorporated in the Workplace Health and Safety legislation. Discover If You Have Duty of Care? To be covered by the duty the...
by Quinns_News | Feb 17, 2016 | Consumer News
How does the demerit system work? You accumulate demerit points for certain driving offences you commit. This means that when you first receive your licence you will have zero demerit points. The amount of demerit points you can accumulate over a three year period...
by Quinns_News | Feb 10, 2016 | Accounting News
There are numerous advantages to having an independent chairman. The main advantage is the ability to bring a different perspective into the business. A business owner may become too close to what is going on in his or her company. Furthermore, people who run a family...
by Quinns_News | Feb 10, 2016 | Consumer News
Recently, the NSW Government passed the Conveyancing Amendment (Sunset Clauses) Act 2015. The amendment seeks to provide further protection for purchasers in off the plan property contracts. Explaining Laws for off plan Purchasers The Act was amended due to concerns...