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...
by Quinns_News | Feb 3, 2016 | Accounting News
Under sections 301 of the Corporations Act 2001 all disclosing entities, public companies, large proprietary companies and managed investment schemes are required to have their financial reports audited and lodged with the Australian Securities & Investments...
by Quinns_News | Feb 3, 2016 | Consumer News
The Fair Entitlements Guarantee Act 2012 (‘FEG’) replaced the General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (‘GEERS’) when it commenced on 5 December 2012. FEG provides financial assistance to cover certain unpaid employment entitlements to eligible employee who...
by Quinns_News | Jan 27, 2016 | Consumer News
Improving the online presence of your small business can provide various benefits. One of the key benefits is that can help you achieve better interaction with current and potential new customers. Many improvements which you could undertake are also not expensive. How...
by Quinns_News | Jan 27, 2016 | Consumer News
A reverse mortgage allows individuals to borrow money using the equity in their home as security. The loan can be given as a lump sum, a line of credit or a regular income stream. However, this type of loan is aimed at retirees. This type of mortgage is not new,...
